Chris Gaither, Pastor

CGaither@ooltewahbaptistchurch.org

Favorite Scripture Passages: Ephesians 2:1-10; Galatians 2:20; Psalm 1:1-3; John 15
Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN
Blessed husband of Shan for 20 years
Proud father of Mary Elizabeth, Caleb and Hannah
Graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and current student of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Love trail running, anything outdoors, gardening, homeschooling and hanging out with family
Passion in ministry is God’s Word, discipleship and missions 
  


Charleen Rader, Ministry Assistant 
CRader@ooltewahbaptistchurch.org

Favorite Verses- Isaiah 41:9-10
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
I have been married to my husband Michael for 12 years and have 2 very active boys
I am the youngest child of Charles and Rosella Wilson


Shawn Davis, Minister of Worship 
SDavis@ooltewahbaptistchurch.org

Favorite scripture passage: Proverbs 3:5-6 which teaches us to fully trust in God.
Serving as Bi-vocational Minister of Worship at OBC since 2007
Graduate of Georgia Tech; currently employed at McKee Foods as a Professional Engineer
Father of Pete and Chip, husband of Holly
My passions are music, snow skiing, reading, travelling and spending time with my family


Lisa McGrath, Director of Children’s Ministry
LMcGrath@ooltewahbaptistchurch.org

Favorite scripture passages Psalm 46, Hebrews 12:1&2
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University
Married to David twenty one years, two amazing daughters Hallel and Hannah
My favorite things other than my family are reading, spending time outdoors, enjoying a hot cup of tea with good friends and teaching children how much God loves them.



Michael Bradley, Minister of Students 
MBradley@ooltewahbaptistchurch.org

Favorite scripture passages – Ephesians 2:1-10; Psalm 23; 2 Timothy 4:1-5; Psalm 1:1-3; Colossians 2:6-15 and 3:1-17
Born and raised in Gallatin, TN
Youngest son of faithful and steadfast parents Rick and Sandra Bradley
Husband of the AMAZING Sarah Bradley
Rosemary Marek Bradley is our first child…due to arrive April of 2011. Please Lord, let her look like her mom!
2009 Graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Arts in Christian Education.
God has called me to point students to Christ.
I love movies, food from every nation, road trips, traveling with my wife, camping, and riding my bike by the river.

Eddie Ingle, Administrator 
eddie@ooltewahbaptistchurch.org

Favorite scripture passages—Ecclesiastes 12: 13-14 (man’s purpose and God’s accounting)and Romans 8:18-36 which describes a
wonderful future for God’s people and God’s never ending love
Born and raised in Ooltewah, a product of the Ooltewah schools, playgrounds, and ball fields.
The middle son of James & Catherine—great and Godly parents and the husband of Kathy
Have four children and three grandchildren
Graduate of Georgia Tech--Civil Engineering and retired from TVA
Volunteering time and energy to OBC as administrator
My passions are serving the church so that the called staff are more free to minister to the body
I love sports and children, so the Upward sports and children’s ministries give me ample opportunity to serve.