Dale and Donna Griffin have been serving churches across the state of Oklahoma for the past twenty-four years. During that time, Dale also served for seventeen years at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) as campus minister, assistant vice-president for spiritual life, dean of the chapel and interim dean of students.
Bro. Dale was licensed to preach at First Baptist Church in Altus, Oklahoma in 1987. He was ordained to the gospel ministry at Taylor Ranch Baptist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1993. He is a 1984 Bachelor of Music in theory and composition in music graduate from OBU and a 1989 Master of Divinity with languages graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS). Dale is also a 2020 graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree, discipleship and spiritual formation emphasis.
Bro. Dale loves to serve churches and has completed thirteen interim ministry assignments in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Before moving Back to Oklahoma in 1997, Dale was the Baptist Collegiate Minister at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque for eight years. While in New Mexico, he hosted a morning drive radio program on KLYT called “Think About It.” Dale currently serves as a trustee for Gateway Seminary and as chair of the board of trustees academic committee.
Donna continues to serve as a speech language pathologist as she has throughout their marriage and ministry. Dale and Donna have three grown children. Graeson is a PhD student in Baylor University’s Astro Physics program. Graham is a Master of Divinity Student at SWBTS, and Evelyn is a senior studio art major at OBU.
Brian and Kristy Jones have been married for seventeen years and are the proud parents of Gracin and Olivia. The Jones family has ties to Meeker that span a lifetime of memories for Kristy and the kids. Originally from Perry, Brian met Kristy when both were volunteers for a Special Olympics event that knit their hearts together in their desire to serve Christ in all things. Since that time, Brian and Kristy have served in volunteer ministry roles at churches in Shawnee and McLoud. They have taught Sunday School and led out in children’s programming. In addition, Brian served as an elder in a church plant through the Pott-Lincoln Baptist Association in partnership with the North American Mission Board. Brian currently serves as the Youth Director at Mammoth Baptist Church where he has served for the past four years.
Adrian was saved on July 3, 1980, after realizing that his childhood decision was not a true salvation experience. He began serving many different churches, in the area of Minister of Music when he was 17. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University for 2 years and finished at Central State University, now UCO with a degree in Vocal Music and then went to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and received his Master of Religious Education degree.
Adrian was called in 2023 to be a Part-time Minister of Music at Mammoth Baptist. His full-time ministry is that of a Hospice Chaplain for Epworth at Home Hospice and has been serving as a Hospice Chaplain for almost 25 years, ever since leaving full-time church ministry in 1998.
In his personal time, Adrian loves spending time with the grandchildren, as well as hunting and fishing with his youngest son, who lives on the same acreage.
Interim Education / Administration Minister
Paul Calmes, PhD
Paul and Barbara Calmes were married on August 19th, 1966. They have three children and seven grandchildren. Paul was saved and baptized 70 years ago on Easter Sunday, 1954, at First Baptist Church in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Paul has an extensive educational background. He received a B.S. in Education from the University of Oklahoma (OU) in 1967; a Master of Divinity in 1971 from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; a Master of Arts in English with a minor in Psychology from OU in 1973; and a Ph.D. from OU in General Administration with a minor in Psychology in 1978. He completed post-doctoral work in Clinical Psychology at OU, as well as programs in Marriage and Family Counseling, and Reality Therapy with an emphasis on marriage and family, drug rehabilitation, and he also trained in hypnotherapy.
Paul has worked in multiple positions from 1967 to present time, including as an Engineering Test Analyst and Safety Engineer, Middle School Teacher and Vice-Principal, Minister of Youth and Education, Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma Baptist University in their Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology (MFT), Director and Teacher in Drug Court Program called “New Beginnings” for Pottawatomie County, Behavioral Health Consultant, Director of Foreign and Home Missions for State of OK, and Oklahoma Panhandle Counselor for DHS, OJA, County Courts, and churches. Paul also served as Pastor from 1984-2005 for Packard Road Baptist Church in Ann Arbor, MI, Covenant Baptist Church in Topeka, KS, and First Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK, respectively.
Paul has an interest and passion for Serving the Lord with mission projects. He has been a guest professor and speaker in colleges, seminaries, and churches in Ghana, Russia, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, India, Spain, Taiwan, China, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Nepal, Cuba, and Guatemala. He is also a leader of volunteers on mission projects, mainly in Guatemala for 30 years, but also Mexico, India, Africa, and China. He also enjoys leading Singles Bible Study in his home and leading church construction projects.
Danny Price is the chairman of the deacons at Mammoth Baptist Church, a role he embraces with dedication and faith. He and his wife, Debbie, have been married for 55 wonderful years, and together, they are blessed with two daughters, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Danny's spiritual journey began at Mammoth Baptist Church, where he gave his life to Christ and was baptized at the age of 12. Debbie also accepted Christ and was baptized at the same church. A proud Vietnam veteran, Danny went on to serve his country in a distinguished 32-year career as a Telecommunications Engineer with the U.S. Government. Alongside his professional career, Danny committed to ministry, serving as a Minister of Music for 42 years, leading worship and music across various churches in Oklahoma.
In 2018, Danny was ordained as a deacon at Mammoth Baptist Church, continuing his lifelong service to his home congregation. He is actively involved in the church’s long-range planning and safety teams, as well as the Prime Time ministry, which focuses on the needs of senior adults. Additionally, Danny shares his deep knowledge and passion for the Word of God by teaching an adult Sunday school class.
Danny’s life reflects his deep commitment to his faith, family, and community, and he continues to be a cornerstone of leadership at Mammoth Baptist Church.
Brenda has served as the church secretary since August of 2023. She also plays keyboards in the worship services. She has currently been a member of Mammoth since 2018.
Brenda grew up and was saved and baptized at the age of 9 in Hazel Dell Baptist Church where her grandfather, Floyd Cook, was the chairman of deacons as well as the contractor who built the original church in the early 60s. Her mother played the piano and Brenda played the organ all during her high school years.
In 1978, her family moved their membership to Mammoth where there has been a Hall attending since the church began. Her mother continued to play the organ for Mammoth until ill health forced her to retire in 2018. At this time, Brenda, was hired to step into her mother's shoes and she played the old organ until purchasing a new electronic keyboard which she now plays.
She has a strong love for animals and currently has 4 horses, 3 dogs and a cat. In the last two years she has begun barrel racing, which is the fulfillment of a life-long dream.
Brenda has always worked in a secretarial/office role throughout her working career and when the opportunity arose to work for her church, she felt it was God's way of telling her she was in the right place at the right time. She loves her job and feels the best part is being able to minister to and visit with the various church members who drop by weekly. Brenda hopes she is able to continue in her job, both as secretary and keyboardist, for many years to come.