Our Staff

  • mark hollingsworth

    Senior pastor

    Mark Hollingsworth and his talented piano playing wife, Mary, have served EFNaz since 1991. He is a graduate of Ohio Christian University and received his Master of Ministry degree from Southern Nazarene University. He has served previous churches in Nelsonville, Ohio and Woodward, Oklahoma.


    Mark is a published author of such humorist books as, You Might Be A Preacher If and You've Been Around The Church A Long Time If. He also has recorded and authored a book with his two preacher brothers (The Toler Brothers) titled, He Still Speaks. His sermons are seasoned with laughter and encouragement.

  • 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!

  • 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,

  • 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!

  • NICK PHILLIPs

    Worship leader

    (Worship 2)

    Nick leads worship in our Worship 2 service which meets in the Fireside Room at 10:00 on Sundays.  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.

  • 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.


  • DWIGHT CAMPBELL

    Pastor to children and families

    Dwight is an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene

    and has been in full time ministry for 27 years.

    He has served as youth pastor, staff member, senior

    pastor, and for 14 years managed Camp Bond. Dwight and Carissa have three daughters, Katelyn, Makayla and Makaylee. Katelyn is married to Paul Costanzo, and they have a son named Grayson.