Dr. J. D. Ward came to New Hope as pastor on June 1, 2009. Prior to his arrival at New Hope OKC, J.D. served as pastor at FUMC Bartlesville, Ponca City, Sallisaw, and Snyder. Before becoming a United Methodist minister, J.D. served as pastor of University Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. J.D. is married to Karrie, who is a native of Snyder. They have four children--Michael, Brian, Kristen, and Scott. Michael works as a petroleum engineer, Brian just graduated from UCO, Kristen is working on a degree in nursing, and Scott is a sophomore at OSU.
Dr. Ward is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a Doctor of Theology Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Karrie is a teacher at Rollingwood Elementary School, is a graduate of Cameron University, and holds graduate degrees from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
J.D. is a big Sooners fan who also enjoys yard work, reading, baking, and working out at the gym. Karrie plays piano, decorating the house, and singing in the choir at church.
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