Meet Our Pastors
Our desire is to see students have an thriving relationship with Jesus!
Full name: Thomas Ryan Watkins
Nick Name: Tommy Gun
Thomas’ family: Married to Brianna on October 24, 2014 and soon to be Nora in July 2017
Ministry Role: I serve as the Pastor of Twelve Student Ministry by leading and developing the weekly Twelve Experience, Twelve Small Groups and yearly events. Twelve is for 6th-12th grade students and meets every Wednesday night in the Student Building for a relevant worship experience.
Dream vacation: Chilling on a beach or at a Mountain Lodge in Colorado
What’s your regular order at The Brick: Large White Mocha Espresso
Favorite movies: The Goonies, A Christmas Story, The Hobbit Series, and many many more
Favorite scripture: 1 John 2:6 “Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.”
Things that fascinate me: People, people are always fascinating because no one is exactly the same
Previous jobs: Oaks Fellowship intern, forklift operator at Ewing
One thing that most people don’t know about me: I’m very OCD
I’ve been in ministry: since 2009
When and where did you get saved: 2002, Muldrow First Assembly of God – Muldrow, OK
Music that moves me: I love all kinds of worship music and some old school country
Favorite singer or band: Elevation Worship, Bethel Music
Peeves: Leaving late for a trip
Life-changing moment: Being called into the ministry, marrying my wife, and knowing that I’m going to be a father
Hidden talent: I’m pretty skilled in Photoshop
Fears: Heights
Favorite book: Unqualified by Steven Furtick and Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Quirks: I sleep only half under the covers
In my spare time I… Hang out with my wife, play golf, hunting
Least favorite food: Wendy’s
What makes you laugh: My wife
What is weird about you: I’m very OCD
The most exotic place you’ve even been to: Athens, Greece (not to exotic)
The most adventurous thing you’ve ever done: Stood where Paul stood while in prison in Rome
Least favorite thing to do: Going to the dentist