I was licensed to the ministry in May of 1997 at my home church Central Baptist Church in Livingston, TX.  I attended East Texas Baptist University and graduated from Steven F. Austin State University in 2000 with a BA in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy and Political Science.  I was ordained to the full time ministry of the Gospel in June of 2001 at First Baptist Church of Lometa where I served as pastor.  My Seminary training was done at George W. Truett on the campus of Baylor University where I earned a Masters of Theological Studies.

My beautiful wife and I were married in June of 2000.  We have had several exchange students from Europe and Asia and a dog named Russel.

We love the family atmoshere here at Wildewood and hope you will join us soon.

 I joined the Wildewood family in 2002 and immediately found my home singing with the choir and praise team. In 2010, I took on music leadership roles for Vacation Bible School and a Christmas Musical. It was at that time I was called to leave my position as Estimator for a construction company to work full time in ministry. I was ordained Associate Pastor in February of 2011 and assumed the roles of Worship Leader and Church Administrator.

I have two beautiful daughters who are also blessed by music and a house full of pets! My daughters and I have been active over the years volunteering for animal rescue organizations and community theatre.

I have always felt at home at Wildewood and am thrilled and privileged to serve here.

I have been working in children's ministry for more than twenty-five years.

Employed by Wildewood since 1988 to current time.  In 1997 to Church Office Administrator, 1995-1997 Assistant Director of the Weekday Preschool Program, and 1988-1997 Preschool Teacher.

Lay Leadership/Volunteer

In 2000 to current Children’s Ministry Team Leader and 1995-2000 Youth Leader.

I have served on the Worship Team, Fellowship Team and as a Bible Study Teacher

Volunteer in our community with BSA since 1988

I am married to Ken for 32 years. We have two sons, two beautiful daughter-in-laws, and four grandchildren. We have lived in the Spring /Klein area for 28 years. Wildewood has been a part of my life since 1988. At Wildewood, it is a joy to serve our Lord and Savior in children’s ministry. Children have such incredible insight into life and Christ. At Wildewood, I also serve as the Office Administrator and work with a variety of ministry teams to serve our Lord in the Spring/Klein community. Missions are close to my heart. I love serving in missions where women are given the opportunity to change their lives in Christ, becoming stronger mothers and fulfilling their God-given purpose.

Worship Instrumentalist Gary Oncken

Gary Oncken has been a member of Wildewood since 1984.  

Began singing in the choir in 1989.  Became worship leader/ choir director in 1991.

In 2006, after 15 years, stepped out of leadership position to take some time away.  In 2007, returned as pianist.

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.  Master’s Degree in Music with an emphasis in conducting.

Doctorate of Jurisprudence.

In addition to work at the church, I’m a practicing attorney having been in private practice, as well as serving Harris County as both an Assistant District Attorney, and now as Senior Assistant County Attorney handling child abuse matters.

Worship Instrumentalist Jim Hill