Meet the Team
Contact's Servant Leaders
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Ron Babbit
MINISTER & SHEPHERD
Ron is a Rent-A-Christian from Oklahoma and has served at Contact since before it was Contact. Ron teaches us what it looks like to love our neighbor, says "Cornbread" all the time, and gives everyone a nickname! Folks are now calling Ron 'Old Shep!'
James Simmons
LEAD MINISTER
James grew up here in Tulsa with deep connections to Contact. After serving as Youth Minister and Young Adult Minister at the Park for nearly a decade, James came back home to preach the Good News and lead the staff and congregation into Contact's next chapter. Ron calls James 'Knees!'
Kyler Erwin
WORSHIP MINISTER
Kyler is a native Tulsan with a heart for the community, a passion for sharing Jesus with others, and a love to sing. Kyler's wife served at Contact years before he made it over, so we are all glad he's finally fulfilling his calling right where he belongs. Ron calls Kyler 'Apple!'
Cherith Manfroi
PROGRAMS MINISTER
Cherith came to Contact from the Texas Panhandle. After moving to Tulsa, kids at Contact kept inviting her until she couldn't leave. Cherith directs our major outreach events, Camp Contact, Fall Festival, Christmas Store, and the Easter Experience. Ron calls Cherith 'River!'
Jonathan Stein
REMOTE ADMIN
Jonathan came to Contact from Texas after working in social services while his wife earned a PhD. Now he's back in Texas working part time at ACU and part time overseeing digital things for Contact. Ron calls Jonathan 'Sprout!'
Brandon Hanoch
YOUTH MINISTER
Brandon was born and raised in Tulsa and loves seeing teens come to adore Jesus! Before joining the staff, Brandon spent a summer interning at Contact where he fell in love with the church. Brandon serves Contact as a Youth Minister. Ron affectionately calls Brandon 'PV!'
Kelanni Blakely
STUDENT MINISTER
Kelanni came to Contact at the age of four and in her time here, has always loved serving. From volunteer, to intern to now staff, Kelanni serves as the Childrens and Girls' Youth Minister working with our kids ages 2-17. Ron calls Kelanni 'Kanoo!'
Andy Landes
STUDENT MINISTER
Andy came to Contact from Little Rock, Arkansas and spent two summers as an intern. Andy now serves Contact as a Student Minister. Andy loves to be out in the community with his basketball and his Bible: meeting everyone he can! Ron calls Andy ‘Big A!’
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