Senior Pastor, Rev. Gary Mitchell
Rev. Gary Mitchell returns to First Christian Church of Midwest City after serving here as student associate and associate minister from 1991-2001. From 2002 to 2013, he served as an Associate Regional Pastor with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and then, in 2013, He and his wife Nancy moved to Lake Ozark, Missouri, where he served Lake Ozark Christian Church for almost 7 years.
He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma (BA – Sociology), and Phillips Theological Seminary (M.div). He has served in lay and vocational ministry settings for almost 40 years!
In addition to church stuff, Gary enjoys sailing, playing guitar, singing, photography, kayaking, pickleball, and all types of music.
Youth Pastor of Education and Outreach, Rev. Shauna Becker
Rev. Shauna Becker grew up at First Christian Church in Midwest city, was baptized and married here as well. She went to the University of Central Oklahoma and has a BS in Liberal Arts. Shauna completed a two year licence ministry training program through the Disciples of Christ and then served as a pulpit supply minister for 10 years. She has served annually as clergy, on Walk to Emmaus spiritual retreats and also serves as the assistant spiritual director for the board of the Pioneer Country Walk to Emmaus for both 2019 and 2020.
Shauna and her husband Tim have three sons, Bryan, Blake and Brock. As their boys have grown older, Shauna has enjoyed working more outside the home. She has a real estate license and is excited to have a single congregation in which to serve. Shauna feels it’s an incredible blessing to be the youth minister, in the very congregation where youth group was such a vital part of her own personal faith development.
Shauna is very social and loves spending time with friends of all ages. She is passionate about travel and loves seeing new places. Shauna likes trying new restaurants and most of all spending time with her family.
Administrative Assistant, Nancy Harkey
Nancy began working at First Christian Church MWC in February of 2016 after working at MTM Recognition in Del City for 28 years.
She and her husband Kevin live in Harrah, along with their dog Ruby. They have two adult children, Katie and Dalton. Katie and husband Jeff live in Choctaw with their two children, Jackson and Ella. Dalton and his wife Samantha live near Seminole with their children, Karter, Granger and Jordyn.
She has five hobbies – each one of her grand kids. She spends as much time as possible with them. Being their Gigi is her favorite title.
If there is anything Nancy can do to be helpful, contact her at fccmwc_info@coxinet.net or at the church office 405-769-2717.
Organist and Pianist, Garry Dowell
Garry has been playing the organ and piano for church since junior high school at FCC Edmond. He took organ from Vera Enz at FCC Edmond and then received his music degree from UCO in Vocal Music Education with an Organ Minor degree. Garry has played for churches, choirs, and groups his entire life and feels his calling is from God to do so. Garry retired from sales at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostic Labs of Oklahoma and has been enjoying spending time with his wife, Martina, who has just recently retired herself. They enjoy traveling, OU and OKC Thunder sporting events, and their new granddaughter, Darcy. Garry continues to play solo piano locally and has a musical group, MBG, that performs in the OKC area. He feels blessed to be back at FCC MWC for his second stint as organist/pianist!
Contributions and Financial Coordinator, Julie Moler
Julie is a member of our church and has been involved in many different areas. She sings with our Choir and is a member of the OK City Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. Julie graduated from Oklahoma City University with a degree in Accounting.
Nursery Assistant, Shelby Rubino
Our lead nursery attendant, Shelby Rubino, was born into the church and has been a member since. Besides working at the church, Shelby is an auditor for Grant Thornton and a CPA. Shelby loves to spend time with her fiancé and her family as well as reading books in her free time.
Custodian, Micaela Gallegos
We are blessed by the hard work and dedication of Micaela, who joined our staff November of 2017. She is very upbeat and glad to help when needed. Micaela is typically on campus Monday through Friday mornings until 11AM and on special occasions.
