Our Mission & Vision

The mission of FUEL Church is to CONNECT with the Body, SERVE the community and GROW in our relationship with Jesus Christ. This is all done in a way that is simple, caring and biblical.

Leadership Team:

Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd.  Jesus is the senior pastor of FUEL and we serve proportionally in pastoral roles as He leads.  The men who lead the church must lead like Jesus—not to replace him, but to follow him and serve his people according to their need, as described in the Bible. Though we are imperfect and incomplete, by God’s grace we can still reflect the One who teaches, loves, and leads the way to glory.

Shane Waldrop, Preaching & Vision Pastor

Shane Waldrop has been a speaker/pastor for more than 15 years, with experience from cities as large as New Orleans, LA, to communities as small as Pocola, OK. His diverse, multi-cultured background with people in all walks of life makes him one of the most qualified pastors in the country. Shane possesses a unique ability to clearly unearth and teach the simple truths found in scripture without slanted doctrine.

He carries a “Simple-Caring-Bible” theology with him on the street as well as in the church and truly spends most of his time speaking from the trenches rather than from the pulpit. Shane pushes Christ followers to “be” the church—not “go to” church, and naturally invites the lost to engage in a passionate, deep, and personal relationship with Christ Jesus.

Always on the edge of innovative evangelism, Shane will usually be found where the lost are, following the model Jesus left in order to bring the gospel to the people—not bring the people to the gospel. He is currently the preaching pastor of the multi-site venue known as Fuelchurch.tv, which headquarters in Poteau, OK.   He and his elder team are known for reaching out to individuals who have been burned out, ignored, and often ostracized by the remaining church community.

Shane also serves as part of the executive elder team.

Stretch Keen, Poteau Campus Pastor

The main responsibility for Stretch is teaching, caring for and leading the location of FUEL that is in POTEAU, Oklahoma. Stretch has an extensive background in ministry and church life and is an invaluable asset to the FUEL family. Stretch is an awesome counselor and is has been the spearhead of our care ministry. Stretch also serves as part of the executive elder team.

John Ward, Spiro Campus Pastor

The main responsibility for John is teaching, caring for and leading the location of FUEL that is in SPIRO, Oklahoma.  John has served passionately in his home area for many years.  John truly loves his town and the people that God sends his way.  John has had great experience with student ministry before coming to FUEL to serve as a campus pastor.  John has worked hard as a church planting pastor with FUEL and continues reaching his community to this day.  John also serves as part of the executive elder team.

Steve Rutledge Discipleship Pastor

The main responsibility for Steve is the creation, maintenance and facilitation of all things involving discipleship.  Whether it is home groups, discipleship groups, or groups with a common interest, Steve serves the church with all discipleship in mind.  Steve has an extensive background in coaching and sales and has been a great addition to the FUEL team.  Steve also serves as part of the executive elder team.