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First United Methodist ChurchPonca City, Oklahoma

Our people

Meet our team

The pastors and staff who serve our congregations — First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church, together in ecumenical partnership.

First United Methodist Church

  • Pastor Leon Veazey

    Pastor Leon Veazey

    Pastor

    Pastor Leon was born in 1968 in Albuquerque, NM, and grew up mostly in Farmington, NM. He became a passionate believer in Jesus Christ at age 7, was baptized at age 8, and answered the call to vocational ministry at age 14. After serving 24 years in another denomination, Leon has served in the Oklahoma Conference–United Methodist Church since 2020. He formerly served churches in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. His passions are biblical preaching, pastoral care, and community engagement.

  • Brenda Stephenson

    Administrative Assistant and Financial Secretary

    [email protected]
  • Dawn Spaulding

    Dawn Spaulding

    Children's Ministry Director

  • Alana White

    Alana White

    Youth Ministry Director

  • Marta Sullivan

    Marta Sullivan

    Music Ministry Director

  • Debra Rue

    Debra Rue

    Accompanist

First Presbyterian Church

  • Mark Southard

    Mark Southard

    Moderator of Presbyterian Session

  • Rick Norris

    Rick Norris

    Finance Officer

  • Maureen Chamberlin

    Maureen Chamberlin

    Administrative Assistant

Want to reach a staff member directly? Call the church office at (580) 762-1681.