Pastor Travis Jonas
Since 1996, I have been serving in a volunteer or bi-vocational role in student ministry and now the pastorate. In 1998, Rebekah and I met and married. Our daughter was born in 2004 and our son soon followed in 2006. We moved around with different careers from San Angelo to Brownwood, to Iowa Park, and now back home to Jacksboro, where I was born. In 2006, we began building our home here and found that we belonged at Live Oak. After serving in the student ministry here at Live Oak, I felt called to begin preaching. In 2021, we stepped out in faith and began supplying for churches without a pastor or just filling in when pastors were on vacation. Though we traveled from church to church, we knew that God was not done with us here at Live Oak. We are grateful that God opened the door for us to serve our church family we love as well as the community that we are blessed to live in. We invite you to come and be a part of a church family who 'Loves God, Loves People, and Wants to Advance the Kingdom'!
Landon Haston - Minister of Music
Landon Haston began leading worship at Live Oak Baptist Church in November of 2020. He has been leading worship for the past 10+ years. Landon was born and raised in Jacksboro, and his family has been members of Live Oak since before he was born. He and his wife, Ashton, were married in 2018, and have three beautiful children. He received his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Services and Development from Tarleton State University. Landon enjoys leading The Church into Christ-centered worship through song.
Steven Mitchell - Youth Pastor
My wife Robyn and I moved to Jacksboro in the fall of 2019 due to my work as a band director. After getting settled into town, we decided to visit some churches to find a new church home. We started with Live Oak Baptist, and we have been here ever since. I felt the call and took over as the Youth Pastor after Bro. Travis stepped down to pursue his call into the Supply Ministry in the spring of 2021. Since that time, God has provided such joy and fulfillment in working with the students of our community. Outside of church, I enjoy spending time with my wife, playing with my two dogs, making music with my brothers, and causing chaos with my students.
Charlotte Haston - Ministry Assistant
I became a member of Live Oak Baptist Church in 1991, shortly after my marriage to Alton, a longtime member of LOBC. After 16 years of owning and operating a daycare out of my home and a short stint serving as the Executive Director of the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce, God blessed me with the opportunity to be the Ministry Assistant of Live Oak, following in the footsteps of my dear friend Margie Hamby. It is a joy to serve God and my church alongside our awesome staff. Alton and I raised three sons and one daughter with the help and support of our church family. As for hobbies, I spend every spare minute being a "Grammy" to my 12 beautiful grand babies. I am also involved in the community, serving in the Lions Club, Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce, Rolling Plains Management and Jacksboro Pregnancy Resource Center. If you are looking for a church home, come check us out! Live Oak is an awesome family to be a part of!
