Les Oliver
Minister of Music and Worship
On Staff Since: July 1997
Family Information: Married to Jane since 1967, (count ‘em…43 years) two kids Jeff (lives in AK) and Melanie (lives in CA). two grandchildren Molly and Cooper both in CA. Oh, and yeah, two great in-law kids: Jennifer and Kent….Jennifer goes with Jeff and Kent goes with Melanie…we’re lucky to have them in our family.
Favorite Scripture: I reel when I read any of the Psalm passages that lift up music…89:1, I will sing of the tender mercies of the Lord forever…92:1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High…100: 1-2 Shout with joy to the Lord, O earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.
Favorite Hymn or Worship Song: Amazing Grace
Favorite Movie(s): The Great Debaters, Funny Girl, A River Runs Through It…..way too many to list.
Favorite Food: Italian
Hobbies: Being with my great family. Traveling, playing the piano, or anything (almost) about music. Going to movies, concerts, plays, sittin’ on a creek bank.
Dream Vacation: A month traveling through Italy OR France…either…or both.
Birthplace: Ft. Smith, AR
Hometown: Greenwood, AR
What I love about my work: Seeing how the Holy Spirit works in people’s hearts as God’s music completely fills them in the worship experience. I love the lay people and staff that God puts in my life every day. What a blessing!