Our Pastor

Tommy Oglesby was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He graduated from Fountain Lake High School and then attended and graduated from Baptist Christian College in Shreveport, Louisiana.

In 1979, Bro. Tommy married Risa Owen.  They have one son, Lincoln Oglesby, one son and daughter-in-law, Luke and LeAnn Oglesby, one daughter, Lydia Morales, two grandsons, Isaiah Marcos Morales and Luke Thomas Oglesby and two granddaughters, Lily Austin Oglesby and Ilee Risa Morales.

Bro. Tommy served the first six years of ministry as a Youth Director and has served the past 32 years as pastor.  He has been the Senior Pastor the South Jefferson Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Texas since 1988.  Other ministry opportunities have included Bible conferences, revivals, prison rallies, mission trips, men's conferences and Sunday School seminars.

Tommy's preaching is described by pastor friends and church members as:

“A true heart for the Lord who honestly puts God and the Bible first in every decision he makes for our congregation. His actions exemplify Jesus Christ.” Church Member

“Our Pastor will not Compromise the Word Of God.” Church Member

“Bro. Tommy lives what he believes and preaches. He has a real desire to see people come to a saving knowledge of Christ.” Church Member

"Positive, healing, extraordinarily powerful, Holy Spirit anointed."
David Groves, Poplar Bluff, Missouri

"Precise, convicting, encouraging, edifying, pure preaching."
Harry Wall, St. Louis, Missouri

"Encourager, humble, spirited man with a gift of 'pure preaching.'  He is a servant of God being used in a mighty way as a pastor, evangelist and conference leader."
Gary House, Canton, Texas