ELDER, TEACHING PASTOR

Jess was introduced to Sojourn (previously Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist) when he became the youth pastor while finishing his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University. He served as the youth pastor for 6 years. After finishing his Masters of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jess was given the opportunity to step into the Senior Pastor position at the church in 2006, where he has preached, served, and discipled ever since.

Jess feels blessed to be married to such a marvelous wife and has 5 incredible children. His hope and prayer is that he can pour the many blessings God has given him back out into the lives of the families at Sojourn Baptist.

jlarson@sojournbaptist.org

WORSHIP LEADER

Guy was a church planter and pastor from 2007 - 2020 and is now a biblical counselor, giving hope to marriages and to men through the transforming power of God’s Word. Guy attended the College of Biblical Studies - Houston and has a BS in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies.

Guy is thankful for twenty-three years of marriage to his best friend and beautiful wife, Becca, and is a very proud father of three sons.  Guy’s passion is to see and savor God’s glory in Christ and to help others see that same glory and to lead the Lord’s people in the corporate worship of our great Savior.

worship@sojournbaptist.org

ELDER

Michael has been an elder of Sojourn Baptist Church since December 2016. He and his wife, Kelly, and their three children joined the church in 2011. Michael graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2001, and attended Southwestern Theological Seminary from 2004 to 2006. When not serving the church, Michael works as a project manager for an oil service company. 

He has a heart for believers and unbelievers alike to know the truth and the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please email any of the elders for further questions about the ministries and doctrine of the church.

mmckelvie@sojournbaptist.org

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Antonio and his wife have been members at Sojourn Baptist since 2024. The vision of youth ministry at Sojourn is for us to grow in our biblical understanding of the Triune God, putting Christ at the center of our worldview. Worshipping Jesus together with sound doctrine leads us to stronger and more fruitful relationships and service in our communities. If you have any questions about youth ministry at Sojourn you can message us here.

CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR

Shannon is passionate about helping kids discover God and grow in their faith in a fun, engaging way. She has had the joy of serving in the children’s ministry since 2012. Shannon has been married to her husband, Jesse, since 2001 and together they have three amazing daughters. In her spare time Shannon loves gardening, spending time outdoors with her family, and volunteering in her community. 

children@sojournbaptist.org

ACCOUNTANT

Kevin graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA, and currently works full-time in accounting for a small consulting firm. He and his wife moved to The Woodlands 17 years ago, and they been members at Sojourn since 2013. Kevin enjoys powerlifting, reading, and ‘second dinners’.

finance@sojournbaptist.org