About Rayom

Rayom was born in Brazil and raised in Kauai, Hawaii. For years, he consciously ran away from God. In 2010, God mercifully saved Rayom from dying in his sin, and since then, Rayom has had an insatiable desire to know God through the Bible. Eventually, he was taken under the wing of a pastor, who personally poured into his life for three years. During this time, Rayom was introduced to pastoral ministry and was taught hermeneutics and biblical counseling. Since then, Rayom has served as a missionary in Zambia, a youth pastor, and a Bible teacher/campus pastor at Gilbert Christian Schools in Arizona. Rayom is joyfully married to Brooke, who is his crown and glory, and together they have three boys: Benaiah, Cedar, and Valor. In 2023, Rayom accepted God’s call to Gravel Hill Baptist Church, where he wants to help believers live for the glory of Christ, share the gospel wherever they are, and be able to recognize, resist, and refute error with truth in love.

About Duncan

Duncan was blessed to grow up in a Christian home that prioritized regular prayer, reading God’s Word, and attending church. God saved him at an early age through the dedication of his parents and those at First Baptist Church in Hope, AR. God used the faithful preaching of several ministers to nurture and develop his rudimentary belief in his adolescent years. Through God’s providence, Duncan attended Ouachita Baptist University, largely due to baseball recruitment. During his senior year, Duncan experienced a deep conviction and call to enter into vocational ministry. He then attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he obtained an M. Div. in 2016 and a Ph. D. in Old Testament in 2022. During seminary, Duncan married his high school sweetheart Krystal. They have two sons: Mack and Calvin. Duncan believes God has called him to proclaim His Word and to teach and train the members of Gravel Hill to study and love their Bibles.

About Zach

Zach's spiritual life began at the age of eight when, through the preaching of the Gospel by his father, he repented of his sins and believed in Jesus Christ. One of his most vivid memories from that time is the realization of his sin, his desperate need for a relationship with Christ, and the relief he experienced when he believed the Gospel. Zach grew up in a Christian home in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with his father serving as a pastor, and from a young age developed a desire to serve the Lord and teach young people. In previous years, Zach served in children's and youth ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Malvern and Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Hot Springs. For many years, he has desired to see Christian young people grow in the Lord and be faithfully discipled in sound Christian doctrine. In August 2025, Zach began serving at Gravel Hill Baptist Church as a deacon and Children's Ministry Coordinator. As the Lord continued to grow and equip him for ministry, Zach was called to serve as an Elder and as the Gravel Hill Pastor of Students. Zach is joyfully married to Jessica, his loving bride, and together they have five children: Abigail, Noah, Isaiah, Everly, and Selah. He desires to faithfully teach God's Word in his home and church, disciple the next generation, and encourage students to live for the glory of Christ.

About Mark

Mark was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Raised by his paternal grandparents. Like his Grandfather and Father, entered the electrical trade. Also later, graduated from Central Baptist College. Mark has been married his joy and delight, Teresa for 34 years. They have six adult children. Five grandchildren and some on the way! Mark was born again after hearing and responding to the Roman’s Road gospel presentation. Life has never been the same since that monumental day. Mark’s ministry can be summarized in a motif. SEE. This represents Strengthen, Equip, & Encourage. He has a strong desire to practice the One Anothers and advocate for others to do the same for the glory of Christ Alone (Romans 5:1-2)!