Derek crawford

director of missions

Please welcome Derek Crawford and his family.  Derek has served churches in Oklahoma and Texas, as well as eight years coaching and teaching in public education. In each location, he has found ways to plug into associational ministry. Education is near and dear to Derek. He is a Miami Wardog, an NEO Norseman, a Southwest Baptist Bearcat, and a JBU Eagle. Additionally, Derek is a graduate of Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Derek and his wife Charli are blessed with 3 sons: Braiden, Scout, and Sawyer. 

Email derek@enonok.org

Mary beth cavner

missions and communications

Mary Beth joined Enon July 2018. She coordinates communications, graphic design, and web design for Enon. She has a heart for mission work. She has a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from OBU in addition to an MBA from SOSU, and is currently working on a PhD in Intercultural Studies from CIU. She has previously worked in math and computer science related jobs as well as teaching in those areas. She and her husband were married in 1986 and live in Ardmore. They have two sons, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Email marybeth@enonok.org

Drake bendabout

mURRAY state College BCM director

Drake and his wife Katie have been involved in collegiate ministry since 2017. From 2018 to 2020 Drake was the Associate BCM Director of Muskogee Area BCM. Drake has been the BCM Director of Murray State College since August 2020. He graduated from Rogers State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multimedia and is on track to graduate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with his Master of Theological Studies in May 2023. Drake and his wife Katie have been married for 6 years and have a beautiful daughter named Alora.

Contact Drake: 580-257-9213

Email: dbendabout@oklahomabaptists.org