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Pastor Olus R. Holder, Jr., MDiv.

Pastor Holder was born in Pontiac, Michigan; however, he grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He has been married to his wife Nikita for 27 years; they were blessed with two children Leah Annice age 17 and Janelle Nikole, who is with the LORD. Pastor Holder received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University in 1979. In 1990, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies from Oklahoma Baptist University. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in May, 2004 while graduating as a member of the Theta Alpha Kappa National Honor Society of Religious Studies and Theology. Pastor Holder has a goal to pursue a Doctorate of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Pastoral Care. He is also a Prepare/Enrich Counselor and a level one Certified Christian Counselor from the American Association of Christian Therapists. Pastor Holder was a four-year student/athlete in basketball at Oklahoma State University. He loves to go to the movies with his family, is an avid reader and watches CNN and Fox News regularly.

Nikita Holder

Nikita was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1981 with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. She later returned to school and obtained her teaching certification in Special Education from the University of Houston in 1991. She has been teaching for over 14 years and feels that she has found her calling from the Lord. Nikita enjoys old movies, reading, and visiting new places.

Leah Holder

Leah was born November 1, 1988 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She is now a junior in high school and attends Westbury Christian School. Leah is a member of the National Honor Society and has a seat on the student council at her school. She is currently ranked number one in her class and participates in the girls varsity basketball program. She is a two-year letterman and hopes to receive her third letter this year. She loves to compete, debate, write, and learn new things. However, she loves God and her family a great deal more.