Lead Pastor - Walter Mullican
I have been blessed to serve as pastor of Portland Avenue for 28 years. We came to OKC in the summer of 1992. Kathy and I have been married for 41 years and have six great kids and three wonderful grand kids. Our oldest son, Tony, serves on the Portland Avenue staff with me.
I have been involved in numerous mission trips to Ukraine where I have been part of English Language Evangelism Schools. I am also involved in training other pastors in using the Prepare-Enrich Assessment Inventory in their ministries working with couples. I have the joy of serving on the board of Baptist Villages of Oklahoma.
My life verses are Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
I enjoy fishing and fly-fishing, photography, graphic design, working with technology, and shopping thrift stores and garage sales. Kathy teaches a women's Bible study on Wednesday nights, serves as a Whiz Kids Tutor, and works as director of the Thrive Class. Class.
I am a 1982 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a B.A. in Religion, a 1986 graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX with a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.), and a 2002 graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO earning a Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min.). I have served churches in Oklahoma and Texas.
I have been involved in numerous mission trips to Ukraine where I have been part of English Language Evangelism Schools. I am also involved in training other pastors in using the Prepare-Enrich Assessment Inventory in their ministries working with couples. I have the joy of serving on the board of Baptist Villages of Oklahoma.
My life verses are Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
I enjoy fishing and fly-fishing, photography, graphic design, working with technology, and shopping thrift stores and garage sales. Kathy teaches a women's Bible study on Wednesday nights, serves as a Whiz Kids Tutor, and works as director of the Thrive Class. Class.
I am a 1982 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a B.A. in Religion, a 1986 graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX with a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.), and a 2002 graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO earning a Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min.). I have served churches in Oklahoma and Texas.
Gina McKean, Children's Ministries & Whiz Kids
I grew up at Portland Avenue and was mentored by numerous Sunday School teachers who helped guide my path to ministry with children. In January 1989, I answered God's call to ministry and became the part-time Preschool Coordinator and was blessed with the opportunity to become the full-time Director of Children’s Ministries in 2004.
One of my favorite verses is “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’" Matthew 19:14 Our goal is to lead children to love the Lord with all their heart and to engage them in activities that will develop a heart for sharing His love with others.
One of our most strategic ministries is our involvement with Whiz Kids, a tutoring/mentoring program that enables us to work with students at our neighborhood school on a one-on-one basis. It’s not just about academics, it’s also an opportunity to share Christ.
As a lifetime learner, I’m still in pursuit of my Bachelor’s Degree in Children’s Ministries at Oklahoma Baptist University. When not involved with children’s activities or OBU classes, I enjoy supporting all of our Oklahoma sports teams, crafting, and Karate.
One of my favorite verses is “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’" Matthew 19:14 Our goal is to lead children to love the Lord with all their heart and to engage them in activities that will develop a heart for sharing His love with others.
One of our most strategic ministries is our involvement with Whiz Kids, a tutoring/mentoring program that enables us to work with students at our neighborhood school on a one-on-one basis. It’s not just about academics, it’s also an opportunity to share Christ.
As a lifetime learner, I’m still in pursuit of my Bachelor’s Degree in Children’s Ministries at Oklahoma Baptist University. When not involved with children’s activities or OBU classes, I enjoy supporting all of our Oklahoma sports teams, crafting, and Karate.
Jonathan Scott, Student Ministry Interim
Jonathan Scott and his wife, Katy, daughter of Walter & Kathy Mullican, began as interim youth minister in June 2019. Jonathan grew up in Ft. Gibson, OK where he graduated then attending and graduating from Oklahoma Baptist University. Jonathan teaches Freshman English at Northwest Classen High School. Katy works for Gulfport Energy in OKC.