Demry

Pastoral leader with twenty-four years of ministry experience building life-giving community, developing leaders, and helping people experience life in Jesus. Known for cultivating a healthy culture, empowering volunteers, and designing systems that help people move from attending to belonging. Passionate about relational discipleship, small-group ministry, and shepherding people with compassion, clarity, and joy.

Associate Pastor - Harvest Life Church - Midwest City, Oklahoma

• Oversaw discipleship pathways, small groups, volunteer teams, and pastoral care.
• Shepherded individuals and families through spiritual growth, crisis, and life transitions.
• Coached and developed leaders to create healthy, relational, mission-aligned ministry environments.
• Strengthened systems for communication, follow-up, and connection across ministries.
• Collaborated with staff to support church-wide events, outreach, and weekend experiences.

Youth Pastor - Harvest Life Church - Midwest City, Oklahoma

Led a youth ministry that grew from 75 students and 10 adult leaders to over 250 students and 30 adult leaders in three years through intentional discipleship, culture building, and leader development.

• Built and trained a thriving volunteer team equipped to lead small groups and shepherd students.
• Created weekly environments that fostered belonging, spiritual growth, and student leadership.
• Organized camps, retreats, outreach events, and service projects that strengthened community and engagement.
• Partnered with parents, schools, and community organizations to support students holistically.

Master of Theology - Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Discipleship