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BAUMC Our Staff

The Boston Avenue Church staff is headed by Senior Minister Dr. Mouzon Biggs, Jr. It includes five associate ministers and thirty lay employees who are dedicated to serving others in our local community and throughout the world.

Dr. Biggs Welcomes


Rev. Dr.
Mouzon Biggs

E-mail
Phone
918.583.5181

The Rev. Dr. Mouzon Biggs, Jr. has been Senior Minister at Boston Avenue Church since September, 1980. A graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana, he holds a Master of Theology degree from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University; a Doctor of Divinity from Texas Wesleyan University; and a Doctor of Humane Letters from Oklahoma City University.
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Rev.
EvaMarie
Herndon
Campbell

E-mail
Phone
918.699.0120

The Rev. EvaMarie Herndon Campbell has served on the Boston Avenue staff since June, 1991. She has primary responsibility for programming and Sunday School classes for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. EvaMarie holds a Bachelor of Music from Oklahoma City University and a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City.
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Rev. Dr.
Bill Crowell

E-mail
Phone
918.699.0127

The Rev. Dr. Bill Crowell joined the Boston Avenue staff in June, 2005. He is responsible for younger adults, singles, our television ministry, and the School of Continuing Education. Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma City University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry from the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland, California.
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Rev.
Mary Ann
Emmons

E-mail
Phone
918.699.0121

The Rev. Mary Ann Emmons became Minister to Young Children in January, 2002. She is responsible for ministry to infants through five-year-olds and their families. Mary Ann holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. She has also earned professional degrees in youth ministry at Oklahoma City University and in deaf ministry at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.
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Rev. Dr.
William
Tankersley, III
E-mail
Phone
918.699.0126

The Rev. Dr. William Tankersley, III, is in his 14th year at Boston Avenue Church. As Minister of Pastoral Care he is responsible for hospital visitation and directs the homebound and care ministries of this congregation. Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Kansas, a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York City, and a Doctor of Ministry from Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa.
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Paul Staat
E-mail
Phone
918.699.0133

Paul Staat joined the church staff in June, 2007. His areas of ministry are missions, discipleship, older adults, and United Methodist Women. Paul earned his undergraduate degree at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, and is currently pursuing his Master of Ministry at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa.
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Patty Banes
E-mail
Phone
918.699.0112

Patty Banes became Director of Weekday School in June, 2001. Patty holds a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics from Oklahoma State University.
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Audra Fogle
E-mail
Phone
918.699.0130

Audra Fogle became Director of Senior High Youth Ministries in August, 2004. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with emphasis in Christian Education from Oklahoma City University. Audra has a wealth of experience working with children and youth in various churches in Oklahoma and Texas and is a member of the Christian Educators Fellowship.
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Shari Goodwin
E-mail
Phone
918.699.0132

Shari Goodwin, Director of Communications, is responsible for the weekly church newspaper, The Word, plus brochures, the website, the church directory, and ads in local publications. She also relates to the Tour Guide Committee and Archives Committee. Shari holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma.
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Dr. Joel
Panciera

E-mail
Phone
918.699.0118

Dr. Joel Panciera, Director of Music, joined the staff in January, 2000. Joel has primary responsibility for the music ministry of this congregation. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance from Oberlin College; a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, Princeton, N.J.; and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Oklahoma.
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Dr. Susan
Panciera

E-mail
Phone
918.699.0117

Dr. Susan Panciera, Oganist, holds a Bachelor of Music from St. Olaf College, a Master of Music in Church Music with Organ Concentration from Westminster Choir College, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance from the University of Kansas. She joined the Boston Avenue staff in January, 2002, and has primary responsibility for four handbell choirs in addition to her duties as organist.
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Debbie Peterson
E-mail
Phone
918.699.0124

Debbie Peterson, Director of Middle School Ministries, joined the church staff in February, 2001. Debbie is an experienced worker with children and youth, and is an active member of Christian Educators Fellowship.
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Brenda Reed
E-mail
Phone
918.699.0135

Brenda Reed, Business Administrator, oversees the ongoing business of the church, including personnel, maintenance, bookkeeping and investments. Brenda relates to our Building, Finance, and Investment Committees. She holds a Bachelor of Public Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
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BAUMC Circuit Rider Statues
Above the south entrance of the sanctuary are the equestrian Circuit Riders, statues of the early Methodists engaged in spreading the Good Word. Two of the three riders represent historic individuals, Bishop Francis Asbury, the first American Methodist bishop and Bishop William McKendrie, while the third figure, the one in the center, is symbolic of all the other men of God who did His bidding from horseback.