Dr. Blain Craig, Pastor

In August of 2006, Blain R. Craig became the second pastor of Oak Crest Baptist Church.  He earned his Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2011.  He is originally from Arkansas where he graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a B.A. in Biblical Studies before he went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology in Systematic Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky.  Blain and his wife, Sara, have two children, Ashton and Ethan.  

Matthew Reynolds,
​ Pastor of Student Ministries

In July of 2019, Matt Reynolds became the Pastor of Student Ministries at Oak Crest.  Matt received his Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He also holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Dallas Baptist University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Mathematics from Texas A&M, Commerce.  Matt was born and raised in North Texas where he was also licensed and ordained. Matt and his wife, Leah, have two sons, Elijah and Samuel.

Israel Arguello, Minister of Music

In May of 2013, Israel Arguello became the Minister of Music at Oak Crest.  He earned a Master of Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2019.  Israel also holds a  Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry from Ohio Christian University,  a B.A. in Music, and a B.A. in Graphic Art and is classically trained in piano.  Israel is originally from Ecuador where he was licensed and  ordained.  He and his wife, Erika,  have two children, Ester and Marco.  Israel also works as a Chaplain for Marketplace.