Our Staff

Our leadership at West Metro is glad to be a team uniquely placed to serve the people of Yukon and 
the western OKC corridor. Our diverse backgrounds and ministries help to create an all-encompassing 
​vision and mission for our church.

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Ryan Abernathy

Ryan leads the teaching team and is the face you will see most Sunday mornings during our Teaching time. Ryan is responsible for directing what is taught across all of our ministries to ensure a consistent and unified message of the Gospel.

Elder & Teaching Pastor
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Danny Lee

Danny leads our church in music worship every week and heads our worship team and ministry. Danny partners with other Pastors at West Metro to bring a Biblically sound and engaging experience at all levels.

Worship Pastor
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Editor

Kelli Duke

Kelli is tasked with being the eye on innovation, design and connection at West Metro. Her ministry can be seen in almost every aspect of our church. She ensures your experience is attractive, informative and energetic.

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Administrative Pastor

Phillip Larsen,

Phill overseas our staff and is tasked with ensuring our day-to-day operations run smoothly. Along with the Elder of Finance, Phill protects and directs the basic needs for consistent operations of West Metro ministries. 

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Parker Lepley

Parker invests in our middle and high school students and leads their worship time on Wednesday evenings. He serves as their connection point for discipleship and challenges them in their walk with Christ.

Student Pastor
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Alisha McClure

Alisha is in charge of organizing and planning your child's experience in the Children's Department of West Metro each Sunday. She is often the first smiling face your child will see when arriving!

Children's MInistry Director
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Feed His Sheep Coordinators

Anthony and Linda Adams

Anthony and Linda serve West Metro by connecting with and organizing our ministry with Feed His Sheep. 

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Women's Ministry Team Leader

Latosha Taylor

Latosha spearheads the Women’s Ministry Team and connects the women of West Metro to service, discipleship, and study opportunities

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Riley Delong

Men’s Ministry Coordinator

Riley oversees the scheduling and leadership of the Men's Ministry Gatherings.

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Ron Duke

Ron oversights everything "tech" at West Metro. It is his job to ensure your experience, whether in person or online, is the best and most up to date we can possibly provide! Ron is also responsible for overseeing the financial integrity of the church.

Elder - Technology & Finance

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Elder - Non-Profit Administrator

Stephan Gray

Stephen serves on our Elder council and you can often see him as a vital part of our music Worship team. He is charged with maintaining and safeguarding our status as a non-profit organization.

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E &EGrEounds

Bart Selby

Bart is in charge of the care and maintenance of our West Metro campus. Bart also manages Jacob's Cupboard food pantry along with his wife, Shelli.

Elder - Building & Grounds
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Creative Pastor

Andy Dixon

Andy leads creative direction at West Metro through design, digital media, and the web. He also plays lead electric guitar with the worship team and loves using creativity to help people connect with the message of Jesus.

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Associate Worship Pastor

Annalise Abernathy

As Associate Worship Pastor, Annalise works alongside the Worship Pastor to help lead and support the worship ministry at West Metro. She assists with planning, preparation, and leading worship services, helping create an environment where the congregation can come together to worship and grow closer to Christ.

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Development Pastor

Jacob Major

Having served West Metro across youth ministry and leadership roles since 2012, Jacob brings a coach’s mindset and a heart for discipleship to the Development Pastor role. He collaborates with church leadership to come alongside department leaders, build sustainable ministry systems, and cultivate authentic community.

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