MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
An outreach of the Word of God Church in Oklahoma City, OK.
My Brother's Keeper of OKC was founded under the name of "War on Drugs" By Pastor Phillip Castillo of the Word of God Church in Edmond Oklahoma. His mission was to give hope to the hopeless through a faith based ministry to foster lifestyle changes.
Some years later The Men's home partnered with My Brother's Keeper to create a standard of excellence for the Oklahoma City Transitional home. Now we house over 50 men and women and have changed the lives of countless graduates.
Our Leaders are all graduates who have a first hand experience with not only what it's like to make a one eighty turn from a destructive lifestyle, but also what it's like to live in our homes. They are strong, empathetic, and trained to be a solid foundation for new men and women who have decided to make a change.
THE MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Since our founding in 1997, My Brother's Keeper has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.
Pastors Melba and Phillip Castillo
Founders
Over 40 years ago, Pastors opened the doors to the church to help others find their way to Christ. Countless introductions to Jesus, many revivals, and an abundance of the Word.
Pastor Lisa Meekins
Co Pastor
Lisa Meekins, daughter of Phillip and Melba, dedicated her life to Jesus when she was a young girl. Lisa heard her calling to the ministry early in life, graduating bible college in 1992. Lisa and her husband, Tarus Meekins, lead the church's youth program and preach on Saturdays.
LARRY NIXON
Men's Home Director
March 17, 2010 Larry Nixon came to MBK, he graduated that following year. Larry says "being surrounded by the word changes me for the good, just like being surrounded by ungodly things changed me for the worse."
TARUS MEEKINS
Men's home Director
Tarus graduated MBK in 2015. His advice to anyone struggling with addiction would be to get to know Jesus and if they have not already to except Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
LORENZO STANBACK
Men's Home Director
Lorenzo graduated MBK in 2019. He is a success story that will forever be etched into God's hands.
Julia Armstrong
Women's home Director
Julia graduated MBK in 2019. She found My Brother's Keeper when some guys sold her banana nut bread in Wichita, KS.
Hannah Gonzalez
Digital Media and Marketing Director
Hannah has been a part of our ministry since she was in her mother's womb. As an adult, Hannah has rededicated her life to Christ and continues to reflect God's love as she works for the ministry. Her and her husband, Andrew, teach Children's church on Wednesdays as well.
Michael Pratts
Intake Coordinator
Michael has been with our ministry since 2021, and he is the voice behind the phone. Michael works in our office, answering your questions about our ministry. Give him a call today, if you're interested in our program.
