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. 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 three children: Laine, Noah, and Gibbs. 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.
Zachary Johnson
Associate Pastor of Students and Family Ministries
From Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Zachary Johnson joined our staff in September 2020. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Religious Studies with focus on the New Testament from Liberty University. Zach is passionate about relationships, both with students and the community as a whole, and using those relationships to point people to Christ. In his free time Zach enjoys watching a good movie, playing disc golf, and spending time with his fiancee, Katie, and his family. His favorite verses come from Ephesians 2:4-7, "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our tresspasses made us alive together with Christ - by grace you have been saved - and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches in His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus."
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.
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.
Rick Thompson, our chairman of deacons has been a barber in our community for many years. He and his wife, Sandy have 2 adult children.
Bucky Allin serves as sheriff of Prince George County. He and his wife, Leslie have 2 adult children and 2 grandchildren.
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 daughters and a granddaughter and a grandson. Music is a passion of theirs and they both participate on the praise team and choir.
Vern Farkas is a contractor. He and his wife Gerrie have several children and grandchildren.
Tim Stewart manages his family business, Nanny's Restaurant, along with his parents and brother, Jeff. He and his wife, Amy have 2 children.
Hugh Mumford is a semi retired public school administrator for Prince George County Public Schools. He and his wife Agnes of more than 54 years have three adult children, 10 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren.
Paul Burroughs is a member of the Prince George County Police Force. He and his wife, Joy have 2 children.
Joe Demby is a retired army officer. He and his wife, Phyllis have adult children and several grandchildren.
Rick Thompson, our chairman of deacons has been a barber in our community for many years. He and his wife, Sandy have 2 adult children.
Bucky Allin serves as sheriff of Prince George County. He and his wife, Leslie have 2 adult children and 2 grandchildren.
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 daughters and a granddaughter and a grandson. Music is a passion of theirs and they both participate on the praise team and choir.
Vern Farkas is a contractor. He and his wife Gerrie have several children and grandchildren.
Tim Stewart manages his family business, Nanny's Restaurant, along with his parents and brother, Jeff. He and his wife, Amy have 2 children.
Hugh Mumford is a semi retired public school administrator for Prince George County Public Schools. He and his wife Agnes of more than 54 years have three adult children, 10 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren.
Paul Burroughs is a member of the Prince George County Police Force. He and his wife, Joy have 2 children.
Joe Demby is a retired army officer. He and his wife, Phyllis have adult children and several grandchildren.
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.