Pastor Dustin joined Edmond First in October 2026. He is passionate about helping people discover their place in God's story and learn to faithfully follow Jesus in everyday life. Dustin believes the church is called to be a community where people of all generations encounter God, grow in their faith, and share the hope of Jesus with the world around them. Dustin and his wife, Kellie, have three children.
Our Staff
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Dustin Bauerle
Lead Pastor
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dorothy whipp
executive pastor
Dorothy is the Executive Pastor at EFC. She is an ordained elder and has served in various ministry roles throughout the years. She has a love for God and a love for His church. Dorothy also currently serves as the Assistant District Superintendent for the Oklahoma District. If the weather is nice and you can't find Dorothy, she is most likely out fishing!
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JAMES MATTHEWS
student ministries pastor
James is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University with a degree in theology. James has ministry experience in Children and Youth Ministry. James brings a love for God and a love for the Church to our Youth Ministry. James and his wife Amy have three children, Hannah, Katie and Ethan,
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dave whipp
pastoral care
Dave is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and serves EFC in the role of Pastoral Care. He loves God, loves people, and loves being involved in the life of the church. If there's anything at all that you ever need, check with Dave. He'll do all he can to help!
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NICK PHILLIPs
music director
Nick leads the music portion of our Worship services. He is gifted and passionate about how our worship connects us to a great big God who is worthy of our praise. You will enjoy him! Nick and his wife Sarah have two kids, Landon and Mackenzie.
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jeannie black
administrative assistant
Jeannie has been the administrative assistant at EFC for 30 years. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with our church family and for the greatest boss ever, Pastor Mark.
Jeannie is simply the glue that holds the office together! She is a vital part of Edmond First and goes above and beyond the call of duty. She and her husband, Larry, have one son, Chad. They enjoy spending time with their family, especially their grandsons, Hayden and Hudson.
