Little Rock Church

Welcome to Little Rock Church

A Place for His Presence

Steve and Jeri McElwee, Pastors

Steve and Jeri have ministered at Little Rock Church since 2005. Steve is an anointed, Spirit-filled Senior Pastor that enjoys sharing the Word of God. Steve was saved in 1997 and God immediately called him to the ministry. Before becoming a pastor, he managed retail and manufacturing companies and served in various ministries in a few other churches.

Jeri is also an anointed, Spirit-filled Co-Pastor and Music Minister for the church. She was saved in 1990 and called into the Teaching and Music Ministries. She has a heart for worshiping God through music. She has written and composed over 40 Praise and Worship songs that are sung in the church. Jeri currently serves as a school administrator, as well.

They have five amazing, adult children and 12 beautiful

grandchildren that they absolutely adore.

Together they desire to reach the community for Christ Jesus.

Joanne Green, Youth Pastor

Joanne is a strong woman of God, that has a heart for today's youth. She desires that they come to know how much God loves them and has a purpose for their lives now and in the here-after. She has been a youth pastor for over 20 years. She joined Little Rock Church as our youth pastor in 2006 and was fully ordained in 2010. Joanne owns her own business, yet she devotes her life to her family (including her church family) and to the work of God.

Other Ministry Team Members

Dee Larimore

Minister of Helps &

Church Tresurer

Dee came to Little Rock Church in 2009. She quickly made LRC her home and went to work in the ministry of Treasurer. She has a loving heart and a way of making people loved the minute they walk in the door. She is very involved in helping with anything that needs to be done to further the kingdom. She is very committed to the work of God!

Randall and Alice Pickens

Sunday School & Bible Study Ministers

Randall and Alice retired from 30 years of pastorate in Missouri before returning to Oklahoma. They have 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. They are dynamic Sunday school and Bible study teachers. Randall specializes in Bible prophecy but brings a fresh perspective of the Word of God. Alice draws you into a closer relationship with the Lord by helping others understand the attributes and love of God. They have a Christian blog called Seeds of Faith Ministries which can be viewed at seedsoffailthministries.com

John Lewis

Video Specialist

John is a vital part our the Little Rock Church Ministry. He runs the slide productions for Praise and Worship. He is very dedicated to the Lord and desires to see what the Lords has in store for Little Rock Church.

Members who Graduated to Heaven

Eugene Woods

Dec. 19, 1969 – Feb. 21, 2014

Eugene Woods loved to spend time with his family, hunting, fishing, the great outdoors, and he loved his Lord. He was greatly loved by his wife and church family. "If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever," said Terrie Woods. Now he's enjoying the great outdoors of Heaven!

Tim Carter

June 19, 1934 – Nov. 1, 2017

Tim was a faithful member of Little Rock Church. He loved the Lord and enjoyed being around his church family. Tim always made sure that he hugged everyone and gave a holy kiss on the cheek. He enjoyed worshiping and listening to the message. He is dancing the streets of gold!

Ida Mathews

Sept. 30, 1955 - April 12, 2019

Ida Mathews came to Little Rock Church later in life with her family. God did some amazing things in her life and she always had a hug and smiles for all who where around her. Jesus saved her and she would tell you He did. Now she's enjoying an amazing time with the Lord!

Bob Falling

Sept. 15, 1933 - Dec. 3, 2019

Bob Falling was a member of Little Rock Church since it was founded in 1941. He was a very faithful member and loves the Lord. He served as a Deacon and Church Board Memeber. It was always a joy to hear him shout, "Glory!" Now he is shouting all over Heaven.

Don Nelms

June 18, 1940 - April 8, 2020

Don Nelms was also a member of Little Rock Church since it was founded in 1941. Don was on the Praise & Worship team as the lead guitar player and could make the guitar sing for the glory of God. He was so faithful in this ministry and enjoys every minute of it. He is now playing in Heaven for the Lord!