Dr. Adrian Cole - Sr. Pastor

Adrian has been at New Covenant since June of 1995.  He was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma and is a graduate of Southwestern OSU, Asbury Theological Seminary, and United Theological Seminary.  He is ordained as an elder in the United Methodist Church of the Oklahoma Conference.

At the Conference level, Adrian has served on the Board of Evangelism, Board of Education and currently is serving on the Congregational Development Commission.

Adrian and his wife Beverly have three children, Scott, Sarah and Stephanie. Beverly teaches the gifted program at Kenneth Cooper Middle School in Oklahoma City. Adrian enjoys fishing, hunting, flying, motorcycles and a host of other activities.

Rev. David Roman - Minister of Worship Arts

 David joined the New Covenant staff in October of 2004. The father of four wonderful children and dad to over a dozen foster children, David, with his wife Becky, has served churches in Oklahoma and Mississippi where he strives to live out his call to 'help people find and use their gifts and talents for the Body of Christ.'

With degrees in music, religion and business, as well as being an Ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church, David is uniquely suited for the role of Minister of Worship Arts. Worship Arts includes the music ministry, the media and technology and the overall visual and artistic aspects of worship at New Covenant. New Covenant uses extensive graphics and video support, as well as a variety of worship styles, and there is constant opportunity to serve Christ and the Body of Christ. For more information about New Covenant worship ministry opportunities, you can call David at 562-3217.

Rev. Larry Jacobson - Minister of Congregational Care

Larry was born in Fayettville Arkansas, raised in Midwest City, OK. He was called into ministry in high school at Wickline UMC. His personal experience of salvation by grace, through faith took place as a college student at OCU.

Larry served three years as a short-term missionary in the Philippines in mid-1960's. He also participated in a Volunteers in mission trip to Mexico. Larry has served on Day Spring youth camp staff 27 times.

Rev. Marvin Nelson -  Minister of Outreach/Evangelism

Marvin Nelson has shared 54 years of ministry in Oklahoma. He received his B.A. at Oklahoma City University and Masters of Divinity at Phillips      Theological Seminary and was conferred a Doctorate of Divinity by Oklahoma City University.

Evangelism has always been at the heart of his ministry.  Marvin conducts personal enrichment weeks  and directs  congregational stewardship programs.  He also leads professional enhancement seminars and public relations workshops. He believes that enthusiasm is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Building up and encouraging persons is God's only business - and ours!

Kaye Dene and Marvin have a blended family of five children and eight grands. Kaye Dene is an educator at St. John's Episcopal School in Oklahoma City.