Senior Pastor

Dr. John Garrison – came to Oakview on April 3, 2008 and began his ministry on April 6th. He holds degrees from Walker Jr. College in Jasper Alabama, Samford University in Birmingham Alabama, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth Texas and Covington Theological Seminary in Rossville Georgia. He has served as a pastor, North American Board Missionary in Indiana and an International Missionary in Zambia Africa. He is married to Amelia and they have two sons, both living in Indiana and a daughter who is deceased. The pastor’s vision is to see people come to Christ and mature as believers. He has a love for missions which drives his ministry.