OCILLA
BAPTIST CHURCH
We are committed to fulfilling God's calling for our lives by providing ministerial guidance to our community.
Billy Stephens
Jared Thompson
Grant Stephens
Anita Leverett
Billy Stephens, Pastor
Pastor Billy was born in Gainesville, FL and raised in Starke, Fl. Billy has been in full-time ministry since 2001. He is a husband, father, follower of Jesus, and pastor. Billy and his wife Dede have 4 sons, Will, Grant, Evan, and Asher.
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock." Matthew 7:24-25
Jared Thompson, Pastor of Worship & Discipleship
Jared was born and raised in Tifton, GA. His is a graduate of ABAC, Liberty University, and Asbury University where he holds degrees in Music Performance, Accounting, and Leadership in Christian Ministries respectively.
Jared is married to Julie and they have 3 children, Reni-Kate, John Bowen, and Rhett.
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"Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek."
Hebrews 6:16-20
GRANT Stephens, Children's Ministry
Grant is the son of our pastor and serves as our Children's Minister. He enjoys life and enjoys making others laugh. Grant has led our children's team since the summer of 2022.
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"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,who loved me and gave himself for me."
Galations 2:20
Anita Leverett, Student MinistrY & office admin
Anita Leverett, an Irwin County native, has been with OBC since 2014. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies through Toccoa Falls College in December of 2019.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6