Meet our team
The ministry team of Oakview Church is filled with people who dedicate their time and attention to sharing the love of Jesus Christ in the local community and around the world.
In addition to full and part time team members, it takes dozens of weekly volunteers serving in a variety of ministries to fully accomplish all that God entrusts to the people of Oakview Church.
Robby Lewis
Senior Pastor
Robby started serving at Oakview in March of 2022. Prior to that, he served as the High School Pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock in Woodstock, Georgia. Robby has served in full time ministry since 2010. He graduated from Liberty University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. He graduated with his Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023.
In 2010, Robby married his best friend and high school sweetheart, Cecily. They have four children; Canon, Waverly, Zion and Noble.
Robby’s hobbies include sports, being outdoors, a great meal, the beach and spending time with family. Pastor Robby’s family credo is; "Love God, love others, give generously, work hard, and have fun!" Robby and Cecily desire to be faithful stewards of all that the Lord has entrusted to them. The Lewis' believe that God has a plan to redeem mankind to Himself, and they believe that is fueled through the local church. They have a clear passion for people and their community and they desire to joyfully display God's glory in their personal and public life as a family.
Darrell Marlow
Executive Pastor
Darrell started serving at Oakview in July of 2001. He holds degrees from Clear Creek Baptist Bible College. He and his wife both grew up in Ohio, leaving only after the ‘call to ministry’ was placed upon their lives. Darrell served three churches in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, before coming to Florida. He is married to Teresa and they have two adult daughters and 7 grandchildren.
Cat Turner
Children's Director
Cat started serving at Oakview in July of 2023. She grew up in Kennesaw, GA and graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Elementary Education in 2020. For the next two years, she taught missionary kids at an international school in Uganda. After moving back to GA, Cat married her husband Daniel in November of 2022. The Lord led them to Okeechobee only eight months later to be a part of what He is doing at Oakview and OakKids!
Ian Cochran
Student Ministry Associate
Ian started serving at Oakview in August of 2023. He moved to Okeechobee from Canton, GA where he lived with his parents Jimmy and Stacy, and his two siblings Jimmie and Megan. He formerly served as student ministry intern at FBCWoodstock and worked at Chick-fil-A as a Certified Trainer for 3.5 years. Ian is currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree online and was married to his bride Megan Lee in June of 2024. He moved to Florida to answer the call that God has placed on his heart to equip and launch the next generation to fulfill the mission that God has placed on all of us!