Pastor
Bayless was saved in 1961 under the ministry of Youth for Christ where
he was active as a youth leader during high school.
While
active in personal ministry for many years, he became active in formal
ministry while attending the Morgan City Church of God in Morgan City,
Alabama. He served the Church of God in Rich Hill, Missouri as pastor from 1983 to
1985 and moved to Lawton, Oklahoma later in 1985. The Baylesses, along
with Larry and Paula Williams, founded the Lawton Church of God in 1986.
Bayless
is a graduate of Liberty University with a BS in Business Administration
and minors in theology and music. He holds a MBA from Cameron
University.
Pastor
Bayless served in the United States Army from 1966 - 1969 as a member of
the 62nd Army Band, Fort Bliss Texas.
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Mrs.
Bayless was raised in a Christian home and was saved early in life. She
married pastor Bayless in 1970 and is the mother of three sons.
Mrs.
Bayless holds Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Psychology
degrees from Cameron University. She presently teaches music at a local
elementary school in Lawton.
Mrs.
Bayless is the pianist for the church services. |