Staff

Dr. Jerry Winfield, Pastor

Dr. Winfield joined our staff, full-time on February 1, 2013. He received a Bachelor's Degree from

Blue Mountain College in 1978, a Master's of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary in 1982 and a

Doctorate in Ministry from Midwestern Seminary in 1990. He served as Vice President of Development

and Communications for the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home in Brentwood and has been an

adjunct professor at Williamson Christian College in Franklin. Dr. Winfield has served on the

Tennessee Baptist Convention Executive Board and has served as pastor of churches since 1976.

Dr. Winfield and his wife, Jane, a teacher at Brentwood Academy, have been married since August 3,

1974. They have a son, Jake, a daughter, Julie, and four grandchildren.

Amy Brooks, Youth Minister

Amy came on staff in 2002 on a part-time basis. In 2005 the church asked Amy to serve in a full-time role. Amy earned her Bachelors Degree in religion from Belmont University and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee’s School of Social Work. Prior to coming to Oak Valley, she served as youth minister at First Baptist Church of Ridgetop, Tennessee. She also served on LifeWay’s Centrifuge staff for three summers. Besides her formal training in youth ministry and her ministry experience, Amy brings a heart that longs to see youth honor Christ in their daily walk.

Valerie Davidson, Minister of Preschool & Children

Mrs. Valerie Davidson begins her role as Minister of Preschool and Children on March 1st, 2013. Valerie has over twenty years of experience ministering to preschoolers, children and their families. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, a master's degree in Education from Tennessee State University and is currently working on her doctorate in Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Valerie and her husband Louis have a daughter, son-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters who live in Smyrna, TN. Valerie has a passion for sharing the Word of God with Preschoolers and Children of all ages!

David Williams, Minister of Music

David came to Oak Valley in August of 2006 after a 19-year ministry as Associate Pastor for Worship and Music Ministries at First Baptist Church in Naples, Florida. David earned a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in music theory from the University of South Florida. He also received a Master of Church Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. David and his wife Barbara are both gifted musicians and the parents of Marla, a graduate student preparing for ministry, and Laura, a vocalist and Navy Chaplain's wife, who lives in Virginia. David’s calling is to facilitate the high praises of God in corporate worship.