Staff & Leadership

Meet the Team

Professional excellence driven by compassionate purpose

Leadership Team

Executive Director Joe Pierce, EdD

Joe brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a heart for whole-person ministry. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Master’s in Education, and decades of experience in organizational development and strategic planning, he provides visionary guidance while maintaining the Christ-centered mission that defines MOJ’s work. His background in educational administration and nonprofit management uniquely positions him to lead an organization that integrates professional excellence with kingdom purpose.

Under Joe’s leadership, MOJ has expanded comprehensive services while staying true to The Jesus Way™ of compassionate, professional care that addresses the whole person. He has guided the organization through strategic growth, developed innovative ministry partnerships, and strengthened community impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility and board governance excellence.

“I’m passionate about leading an organization demonstrating that the gospel remains powerfully relevant in addressing modern human needs. When we meet people’s most critical needs with professional excellence and genuine compassion, we create pathways for spiritual transformation that change lives, families, and communities. This is ministry in action—showing Christ’s love through exceptional care.”

Joe Pierce

Our Team

Joe Pierce

Joe Pierce, EdD

Executive Director

Lynn Clark

Lynn Clark, DDS

Dental Director

Chris Gibson, PhD

Recovery Director

Rita Hernandez

Rita Hernandez, 
MBA-HC

Social Services Director

Jennifer Hill

Jennifer Hill, MACE

Development Director

Scotty Louderback

Ministry Relations Director

Mason Phillips

Mason Phillips, LMFT

Clinical Counseling Director

Sherri Tucker

Sherri Tucker, MD

Medical Director

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides governance, strategic oversight, and accountability while ensuring MOJ remains faithful to our founding mission and values. Board members bring expertise in healthcare, nonprofit management, ministry, business, and community leadership.

Ron Carr

Chairman

Chelsea Bixler, APRN

Secretary/Treasurer

Craig Boyer

Wendy Fuller

William Smith, MD

Greg Piper

Ryan Whitaker

Gaylan Yates, MD

Steve Murdock

Want to Join Our Team?

Want to join our team? We regularly seek qualified professionals and passionate volunteers who share our commitment to excellence in ministry. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, counselor, administrator, or someone with a heart to serve, there’s a place for you in demonstrating The Jesus Way™.

Contact us to learn about current opportunities to serve.

Want to join our team?

Want to join our team? We regularly seek qualified professionals and passionate volunteers who share our commitment to excellence in ministry. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, counselor, administrator, or someone with a heart to serve, there’s a place for you in demonstrating The Jesus Way™.

Contact us to learn about current opportunities to serve.

Mason Phillips, LMFT & Life Coach

Mason Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with both his B.A. in Psychology: Pre-Counseling and M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma Baptist University.

He began his career serving families in Shawnee and rural southeast Oklahoma and later provided therapy for participants in Oklahoma County’s Treatment Court Programs.

Mason went on to serve as one of the first therapists at Arcadia Trails Integris, a residential center for individuals beginning long-term recovery from substance use. He is also a frequent speaker on reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction treatment.

With his background in family and relationship therapy, Mason believes the way we relate to ourselves, others, and God creates lasting change. As a Christian, he affirms that God cares deeply about mental health and relationships, making counseling a vital part of the Church’s mission.

Insurance Accepted:
BCBS, HealthChoice, Healthcare Highways, United Healthcare