Leadership

Pastors & Staff

bob searl

Senior Pastor

Bob has been giddily married to his girlfriend, Debbie, for 43 years. They have two children and two adorable granddaughters, and their over-indulged Morkie bearing the name Izzy manages the home. Because he is a native Wisconsinite, Bob is also a cheese-loving, insufferable Packer fan who is quick to say, “If the Packers play at noon and the sermon seems a little shorter, its only a coincidence.” He plays the guitar, loves the theater and movies, and owns more books than he has read. Bob has served churches in Missouri, Wisconsin, Florida, and Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a BA in Church Music, and earned an M.Div and D.Min from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. 

kristin mCatee

Associate Pastor

Kristin is a native Oklahoman and a graduate of California State University, Long Beach and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. She has served churches in California and in Oklahoma in nearly every area of church life, including music, youth, children, and administration. Her passion is connecting people to God and to one another. Her desire is that everyone might know the love of God and the relationship to God that changes lives.
Kristin and Brian live in Midwest City with their daughter, Danielle. They share life with Sophie the dog and a few feral cats. Kristin loves to garden, stay active, and to take every possible chance to read and drink tea. Kristin’s all-time favorite TV show is Bonanza. She loves all music, but Broadway musicals are a special favorite. Her kryptonite is dark chocolate. 

jeannie jones

Children's Pastor and Director of Mother's Day Out

Jeannie is pretty awesome because she has loved and nurtured several generations here at Spring Creek. Her love of coffee has come in handy! 

cheryl tarter

Minister of Music

Cheryl is a native of Guthrie, Oklahoma and has been at Spring Creek for 3 years. She enjoys working with an incredible staff and church community. Walking in the early morning and reading are some of her favorite things to do. She is blessed to share life with her daughter, Linh, and dog Cadie. 

Melissa johansen

Associate Minister of Music and Media

Melissa and her husband, Andy, have been members at Spring Creek since 1998. Melissa and Andy felt at home at Spring Creek immediately and knew then, they had found their home. Their two children, Emma & Carter, were raised in Spring Creek and continue to remain active in the church when home from college.

Melissa has served at Spring Creek as a volunteer as the Children’s Choir Director since 1999, sang in the adult choir, served as interim music minister and has led the handbell choir at various times. However, in 2010 Melissa was hired as the pianist for the church on Easter. Playing for worship and helping in the weekly worship planning meetings has been life-giving for Melissa. In 2018, Melissa joined the teaching staff of the Mother’s Day Out Program as the music teacher making good use of her Music Education Degree. In addition to her church work, Melissa runs a private piano studio where she teaches on average 30 private piano lessons each week. Melissa has a passion for music, teaching and creating unique worship experiences.

megan griffith

Youth Minister

Megan McElroy-Griffith is the Youth Minister at Spring Creek Baptist Church, where she is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive space for students in grades 6-12 to grow in faith. She also works as a Program Manager with Oklahoma ABLE Tech, supporting schools in making education accessible for all students. Megan lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, Clint, their children Sunny, Myles, and Mack, and their dog, Gus. Their oldest child, Connor, resides in Alabama. Spring Creek is a place for all—a place of grace that feels like family, where everyone is welcome.