Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Ramon E. McDonald II – “Rev. Ray”

Job Info

Department: The World is my Parish – Position Title: Senior Pastor – Contact Info: Phone #: 301-249-2230 ex. 12 – Email: ray@mtoak.org

Personal Info (for more bio information go here)

Married to: Carolyn

Father of: Shelly & Jason, Nicole & Andy, Jaclyn & Justin

When did you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? Summer of 1967

When did you begin working at Mt. Oak? July 1, 2007

What is your favorite food? Supreme Pizza & Rocky Road Carmel Ice Cream

What is your favorite TV show? NCIS & Sports (Orioles, Ravens, Redskins, Wizards, UM Basketball)

What was your first job? Soda Jerk & Paperboy

What was your childhood ambition? To be a professional athlete or a Christian businessman

Who inspires you? After our Lord I would say my dad, Andy Stanley, and at times my staff

What makes you laugh? Most anything – I like Jeff Foxworthy & Bill Cosby (his old stuff), and comics

What is your idea of a perfect day? Breakfast with my wife, a round of golf, time to nap, time spent with my family & good friends, talking to my wife till we fall asleep

What is your favorite Bible verse or passage? Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. Philippians 2:5 – Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

What is one of your favorite characteristics of Christ? His unconditional love for me – a sinner lost – but by His grace I am saved