Senior Pastor Roger Lee Woodcock, Jr.
Lee Woodcock was born in Lynchburg, Virginia. He joined our staff in June 2017, serving as Director of Family Ministries & Outreach. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry: Discipleship & Church Ministry from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently completing his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lee was ordained to the work of the gospel ministry by Hyland Heights Baptist Church in March 2017, and he is passionate about partnering with families to glorify God by making disciples. He and his wife, Taran have beem married since 2004 and he has four children: Laine, Noah, Gibbs and Theo. In his spare time, Lee enjoys playing with his children, drinking coffee with Taran, eating ice cream, and writing. His favorite verse is Deuteronomy 6:6-7: “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Lee was called as our pastor on November 4, 2018.
Director of Children & Youth, Shawn Holt
We are very pleased to have Shawn Holt fill the position of Director of Children and Youth. Prior to coming to work for Oakland, Shawn was employed as a PE teacher for 32 years. She was named "Teacher of the Year" for N. B. Clements Junior High School in 2010 and for Walton Elementary School in 2022. In 2022, she was also named Prince George County Public School's Teacher of the Year and received the Drs. Singh and Bhuller Tri-Cities Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the John Randolph Foundation.
Shawn and her family have been members of Oakland Baptist Church for about 20 years. During that time God called her to be a servant for His glory in carrying out the many leadership roles she's held at our church. It's through these church ministries and activities that Shawn has served the children, youth and even adults at Oakland Baptist Church.
During her time at Oakland, Shawn has served as: Sunday School Teacher of Children, Youth and College Students; Wednesday’s Youth Bible Teacher; Christmas Musical Play Director; Youth On-Missions Assistant Leader and Mission Trip/Activities Coordinator; Special Events/Activities Coordinator; Summer Camp Director and Vacation Bible School Director; Member of the Women’s Missionary Union which serves to meet the various needs within Prince George County and surrounding communities and assists with the spring and winter children camps held at camp Kehukee; Petersburg Baptist Associational Meeting Messenger; and Kehukee Council representative
Shawn has a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from William & Mary and a Masters of Science in Education from Va Tech.
Shawn and her family have been members of Oakland Baptist Church for about 20 years. During that time God called her to be a servant for His glory in carrying out the many leadership roles she's held at our church. It's through these church ministries and activities that Shawn has served the children, youth and even adults at Oakland Baptist Church.
During her time at Oakland, Shawn has served as: Sunday School Teacher of Children, Youth and College Students; Wednesday’s Youth Bible Teacher; Christmas Musical Play Director; Youth On-Missions Assistant Leader and Mission Trip/Activities Coordinator; Special Events/Activities Coordinator; Summer Camp Director and Vacation Bible School Director; Member of the Women’s Missionary Union which serves to meet the various needs within Prince George County and surrounding communities and assists with the spring and winter children camps held at camp Kehukee; Petersburg Baptist Associational Meeting Messenger; and Kehukee Council representative
Shawn has a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from William & Mary and a Masters of Science in Education from Va Tech.
Pianist
Our pianist, Jason Joyce, came to know the Lord when he was 5 years old. He started to play the piano a year later as a way to work through the grief and sadness that followed a car accident that claimed the life of his 15 year old brother. He taught himself to play "Jesus Loves Me" with one finger on the keys and soon began taking lessons. God gifted him with the ability, desire to play and the patience of a great teacher. Jason is forever grateful to God for this outlet and for the people who have helped him along the way.
Choir Director/Organist
Jean Roach has served as our choir director/organist for over 20 years. Born in Richmond, VA, Jean and her late husband, Shannon have 4 adult children, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She has taught Sunday School and helped with childrens activities but her joy comes in working with the choir and helping to select music for our services. She has both performed and directed many cantatas and also plays for weddings and funerals.
Armerican Sign Language Interpreter
Bobbie Gale Bonds, our ASL interpreter, interprets our Sunday Morning Worship Services for those in our community with impaired hearing.
Our Deacons
Our Deacons serve the practical needs of families within our church so that the body of Christ can flourish and grow. Each deacon at Oakland is nominated based on having Christlike character and a heart for people.
Jimmy Browder and his wife Amy serve God by participating on various committees within the church and by helping others inside and outside the church family. They have 3 adult daughters and a granddaughter and a grandson.
Tim Stewart manages his family business, Nanny's Restaurant, along with his parents and brother, Jeff. He and his wife, Amy have 2 adult children and 1 grandchild.
Paul Burroughs is a member of the Prince George County Police Force. He and his wife, Joy have 2 adult children and 1 grandchild.
Paul Beek is retired. He and his wife, Millie have adult children.
Joe Rollins was born and raised in Surry, Virginia and moved to Prince George in 2018 when his wife accepted a job with PG public schools. Joe is a Conservation Police Sergeant with the Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources. He and his wife, Jennifer have 2 children.
Bucky Allin, our chairman or deacons is retired from the pisition of sheriff of Prince George County. He and his wife, Leslie have 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
Mark Kienzler is retired from active military service. He and his wife, Mickey have 2 adult children.
Cain Allin is a Prince George county police officer. He and his wife, Ashley have 2 children
Douglas E. Lipp is a retired Honeywell maintenance pipefitter. He and his wife, Beth have 1 adult daughter and 1 grandchild. .
Jimmy Browder and his wife Amy serve God by participating on various committees within the church and by helping others inside and outside the church family. They have 3 adult daughters and a granddaughter and a grandson.
Tim Stewart manages his family business, Nanny's Restaurant, along with his parents and brother, Jeff. He and his wife, Amy have 2 adult children and 1 grandchild.
Paul Burroughs is a member of the Prince George County Police Force. He and his wife, Joy have 2 adult children and 1 grandchild.
Paul Beek is retired. He and his wife, Millie have adult children.
Joe Rollins was born and raised in Surry, Virginia and moved to Prince George in 2018 when his wife accepted a job with PG public schools. Joe is a Conservation Police Sergeant with the Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources. He and his wife, Jennifer have 2 children.
Bucky Allin, our chairman or deacons is retired from the pisition of sheriff of Prince George County. He and his wife, Leslie have 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
Mark Kienzler is retired from active military service. He and his wife, Mickey have 2 adult children.
Cain Allin is a Prince George county police officer. He and his wife, Ashley have 2 children
Douglas E. Lipp is a retired Honeywell maintenance pipefitter. He and his wife, Beth have 1 adult daughter and 1 grandchild. .
In Memoriam
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Robert Livesay served the Lord in the pastoral ministry for 50 years. He faithfully served as the Senior Pastor of Oakland Baptist Church from 1993 until his death on August 7, 2018. Pastor Livesay was known for his sense of humor, love for people and love for Jesus Christ. His sermons centered around the truth of God's Word as it applies to our lives today. He loved visiting church members throughout the week, eating good food, collecting sports memorabilia, and serving as a chaplain for the Prince George County Police Department as well as Fellowship of Christian Athletes Chaplain for the Prince George High School football and basketball teams.