Ministerial Staff

Shawn Nichols, Pastor
Shawn Nichols became pastor of Wilmont Place Baptist Church in August 2017. He was born and raised in Victoria, Texas. He graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University and later obtained his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he is also currently working on his PhD in preaching. While at Baylor he met his lovely wife, Tina, and married in 1993. Shawn and Tina have three children.

Jacob French, Minister of Music and Youth
Jacob grew up in Moore, Oklahoma, and came to know Christ at a young age. His involvement in worship ministry began as a freshman in high school with Wilmont's youth group. Later in high school, Jacob surrendered to God's calling on his life, where he feels called to worship ministry. He obtained his degree at Mid-America Christian University, pursuing Business Administration with Christian Ministries. Jacob has served at Wilmont as Music Intern, Ministry Intern, and is now serving as our Minister of Music and Youth. 

Monica Carbajal, Children's & Preschool Ministry Director
​Monica became our Children's & Preschool Ministry Director in 2019. She and her husband, Ben, have three children and live in Oklahoma City. Monica, a pastor's daughter, has served in many areas and shares our vision of superior ministry to families and children.

Sandy Bean, Pastor's / Financial Secretary
Sandy has served as our Pastor's and Financial Secretary since 1997. She and her husband, Darren, live in Moore. Sandy and Darren have recently become members of the Wilmont family and look forward to serving as God leads them.

Sherry Louthan, Membership / Publications Secretary
Sherry has been on staff serving as our Membership and Publications Secretary since 2000. She is active in many ministries, and helps to coordinate all events and activities at Wilmont. Sherry and her husband, Larry, live in Oklahoma City.