Doug Jones
Senior Pastor
Pastor Doug joined First Baptist Harrah in May of 2012. He grew up in Colorado and previously served 8 years as a pastor in Woodland Park, Colorado. Doug graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and he also holds a Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min.) from Gateway Baptist Seminary. His passion is to lead people to saving faith in Jesus Christ and help them to grow as His followers. Doug married Carla in 2000 and they have three children, Andrew, Ella, and Brooke. He loves to spend time with family, read, work on the house, and visit over coffee. One of the first verses he memorized is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will make your path straight.”
Brian Cloud
Worship Pastor
Brian Cloud joined First Baptist Harrah in October of 2014. He grew up in Del City and graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Church Music and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as worship pastor in Choctaw, Okemah, Pauls Valley and Houston. He is married to Kara Cloud and has two children, Pierce and Kaia. He enjoys Scottish cultural events, technology, science fiction, and going to OU and Thunder Games! His goal is to glorify God by leading others to worship Him. One of his favorite verses is found in Ephesians 5:19-20, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and Spiritual songs. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Jared Huff
Student and Education Pastor
Jared joined the staff at First Baptist in March of 2026.
Jared grew up in Spiro, Oklahoma and attended college at Randall University in Moore, OK. He married his wife, Madison, in July of 2025. He enjoys Thunder basketball games and watching Oklahoma State football games. His favorite verse is Psalm 16:1-2, "Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I will say to the LORD, 'you are my Lord; I have no good apart from you'."
Jared grew up in Spiro, Oklahoma and attended college at Randall University in Moore, OK. He married his wife, Madison, in July of 2025. He enjoys Thunder basketball games and watching Oklahoma State football games. His favorite verse is Psalm 16:1-2, "Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I will say to the LORD, 'you are my Lord; I have no good apart from you'."
LaRoya Herring
Preschool and Little Roots Director
LaRoya joined the staff at First Baptist in January of 2026.
LaRoya is from Midwest City, Oklahoma. She graduated from Carl Albert High School in 1998 and earned an associate degree in Healthcare Administration from Coastline Community College in 2016.
She met her husband, Joshua Herring, in 2003, and they were married in 2004. They have been blessed with seven children—Xavier, Riley, Daniel, Zachary, Wesley, Raegan, and Roslyn—ranging in age from 5 to 25. Their kids keep them busy but they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Her favorite Bible verse is:
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”—Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
LaRoya is from Midwest City, Oklahoma. She graduated from Carl Albert High School in 1998 and earned an associate degree in Healthcare Administration from Coastline Community College in 2016.
She met her husband, Joshua Herring, in 2003, and they were married in 2004. They have been blessed with seven children—Xavier, Riley, Daniel, Zachary, Wesley, Raegan, and Roslyn—ranging in age from 5 to 25. Their kids keep them busy but they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Her favorite Bible verse is:
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”—Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
Elizabeth Cole
Children's Ministry Director
Elizabeth Cole grew up in Wellston, Oklahoma and gave her life to Christ at
age 14 while attending Falls Creek Youth Camp. She has been attending First Baptist, Harrah since 2014 where she has served in the Women’s, Preschool, and Children’s Ministries. Her favorite hobbies are cooking, cleaning, sewing, and crafting. Elizabeth and her husband, Lecil, have been married since 2004 and have four children: Josiah, Isaiah, Ada, and Clara. She homeschools her children and has a passion for learning. She has been involved in children’s ministry since 2007 where she has served in Sunday School, Children’s Church, AWANA, Mother’s Day Out, and Vacation Bible School. Elizabeth rejoices in seeing children gain a foundation in the Lord and grow in Him.
age 14 while attending Falls Creek Youth Camp. She has been attending First Baptist, Harrah since 2014 where she has served in the Women’s, Preschool, and Children’s Ministries. Her favorite hobbies are cooking, cleaning, sewing, and crafting. Elizabeth and her husband, Lecil, have been married since 2004 and have four children: Josiah, Isaiah, Ada, and Clara. She homeschools her children and has a passion for learning. She has been involved in children’s ministry since 2007 where she has served in Sunday School, Children’s Church, AWANA, Mother’s Day Out, and Vacation Bible School. Elizabeth rejoices in seeing children gain a foundation in the Lord and grow in Him.
Leah Ingraham
Ministry Assistant
Leah Ingraham joined the staff of First Baptist Harrah in January of 2025.
Brian Ingraham
Property Administrator and Family Life Center Director
Brian Ingraham joined the staff of First Baptist Harrah in January of 2025.
He grew up in Harrah and has lived here most of his life. Brian has been married to his wife, Leah, for 32 years. They have three sons and three daughters-in-law: Jacob and Maddison, Nathan and Cambrie, and Samuel and Lillian. They also have four grandchildren. Brian and Leah served as House parents for Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children for eight years at Boys Ranch Town in Edmond, Oklahoma before joining the staff at FBC Harrah.
One of Brian's favorite Bible verses is Romans 12:1-2. "Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."
Regina Wright
Financial Secretary
Regina Wright joined the staff of First Baptist Harrah in 2012.
Marivel Davis
Custodian
Marivel Davis joined the staff of First Baptist Harrah in 2020.
Marivel was born in the Philippines near Clark Air Force Base. Her mom's side of the family lives in the Philippines. Her dad served in the Air Force. She was raised everywhere until her dad retired in Tehachapi, California. She still has family in California.
Marivel met her husband, Tim Davis in 1998 and says "God chose him for me". Her favorite verse is Matthew 19:26. "But with God all things are possible."
Marivel was born in the Philippines near Clark Air Force Base. Her mom's side of the family lives in the Philippines. Her dad served in the Air Force. She was raised everywhere until her dad retired in Tehachapi, California. She still has family in California.
Marivel met her husband, Tim Davis in 1998 and says "God chose him for me". Her favorite verse is Matthew 19:26. "But with God all things are possible."