Our Staff

Dr. David A. Hall, Senior Minister

Dr. David Hall has been the Senior Minister at Oak Grove since December of 1989. Dr. Hall earned his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, master’s from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and doctorate degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Hall’s passions are expository preaching and evangelism.

Reach David at 410-838-9898 ext 229, or davidahall@oakgrovebaptist.com. Ministry Assistant: Daniel, ext 224

Dr. Ralph Batykefer, Minister to Students

Ralph has been our Minister to Students since January of 1999. Ralph earned his B.A. from Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, and his Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He also received his Doctorate in Ministry degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Student Ministry Discipleship/Family Mentoring. Ralph’s wife  is Karen and has two children; daughter Noelle (17) and son Ralph III (14).  Ralph’s desire is equipping students to be ministers of the Lord Jesus Christ no matter their age or giftedness. Ralph also holds a 5th degree black belt and leads a Christian Karate program at Oak Grove Baptist for ages 6 through adult.

Reach Ralph at 410-838-9898, ext. 225 or rbatykefer_jr@hotmail.com. Ministry Assistant: David Stover, ext 223

Rev. Brian Watts, Minister of Missions/Ministry

Brian Watts joined our staff in January 2006 as the Minister to Young Adults and Interim Minister to Adults. He has since transitioned into a new role as the minister of missions/ministry.  He graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and received his Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Seminary. Brian’s wife is Amanda and they have two children, Kyla (4) and Gavin (18 months).  He has a passion for church planting and for training people to live on mission for Jesus.

Reach Brian at 410-838-9898, ext. 228 or working4God@hotmail.com. Ministry Assistant: Daniel, ext 224.

Rev. Steve Poole, Minister of Music & Worship

Rev. Steve Poole joined our staff in February 2006 as the Minister of Music and Worship. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of South Alabama and his Master’s in Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Steve desires to provide multi-generational opportunities to present multi-sensory offerings of our talents and gifts to God through creative, God-focused praise and worship.

Reach Steve at 410-838-9898 ext 230, or stevepoole@oakgrovebaptist.com. Ministry Assistant: Karen, ext 259.

Rev. Trey Wooton, Minister to Children / Senior Adults

Trey joined the staff at Oak Grove on June 1, 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College and a Master of Divinity in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Trey is married and has two children, Connor and Alyssa. Trey has served on the international field in the country of Bolivia as well as at churches in Louisiana and Georgia prior to his coming to Oak Grove.

Reach Trey at 410-838-9898 ext 244, or trey@oakgrovebaptist.com. Ministry Assistant – children: Daniel, ext 224 and Ministry Assistant – senior adults: Karen, ext. 259.

Rev. Jim Testerman, Minister of Small Groups

Jim is the newest member of our staff (started 11/2009).  He was licensed and ordained at our church, and has been ministering here for quite a few years.  He is married to Becky and they have one child, Amanda.  Jim is currently attending Liberty College.  He will be overseeing all of our small groups, as well as, assimilation of new members and GROW (our church-wide outreach program).

Reach Jim at 410-838-9898 ext 226, or jim@oakgrovebaptist.com. Ministry Assistant: Daniel, ext 224.

Rev. Richard Weih, Lay Minister of Pastoral Care (volunteer)

Richard joined our staff as a volunteer in November of 2009.  He frequently visits those who are in the hospital, our homebound members, and anyone else needing care.

Rev. Ken Skidmore , Minister of Chaplaincy (volunteer)

Ken is also a volunteer member of our staff.  He oversees our prison ministry and is also instrumental in our ADAM ministry.

Contact the church office to get in touch with Ken.