About Us/We are Rooted! We are the Young Adult Ministry at First Metropolitan Church in Houston, Texas. Our goal is to help embed the word of God within the hearts of our members so deep that they are firmly rooted in God’s word and are able to withstand the temptations of the world.
Our Church/We are a community of faith with Baptist roots & non-denominational fertilization. Anointed speakers & singers from all segments of the body of Christ will be brought in to minister to First Metropolitan.
Our Facility: We built as a first phase building a Family Life Center rather than a Sanctuary to focus on families and service in the community. Our next phase of construction will be a sanctuary.
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The Assimilation Process: We believe that every member should discover where he/she fits in the local body of Christ. Everyone is encouraged to attend the 6-week study of Network on Sunday mornings to discover spiritual gifts, personality profile, and passion. This study helps one find a place in ministry and aids their understanding of how to appreciate and work with other people. After the six weeks, there is a consultation and an assignment to one or more ministries.
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Friendly Atmosphere: From the moment a person enters the campus, we attempt to welcome them and make them comfortable. Our Parking Attendants help facilitate easy assess onto the grounds each Sunday Morning. Once inside Greeters give a hospitable reception to guest and members. Our Worship Attendants facilitate comfortable seating in the Worship Center.
Our Worship/Our worship is designed for attendees to be in the presence of God and freely express their love and adoration to the Heavenly Father. We encourage praising and worshipping the Father in spirit and truth through the lifting of hands, clapping, dancing, singing, shouting, praying and anointed preaching. We do not prohibit or promote tongues during worship. We believe in the guidance of the Holy Spirit and order. The arts and technology are widely used. Preaching is oriented toward teaching and alter call is given after each message so that people can respond to God's Word.
Our Pastors/​
Pastor John D. Ogletree, Jr.
Pastor John D. Ogletree, Jr. is a native of Dallas, Texas. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1973 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas in 1979. He accepted the call into the gospel ministry in 1982. In 1985, he was ordained at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He became the founding pastor of First Metropolitan Baptist Church in 1986. Pastor Ogletree provided leadership in the purchase of 25.2 acres of land along Beltway 8 in Northwest Houston. He is a Trustee and serves as President on the Cy-Fair-Independent School District Board. Pastor Ogletree currently serves as 2nd Vice President of the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT). His vision is a vast and divinely orchestrated by almighty God. Pastors John and Evelyn Ogletree are co-authors of “Making Your Home the Green Zone” and “Transforming Words for the Home”. Pastor Ogletree is the author of Moving to the Next Level (Becoming a Fully Developing Follower of Christ). These books will cause you to take a good look at where you are and compel you to search for the wonderful plan God has for your life.
Pastors John and Evelyn Ogletree are co-authors of “Making Your Home the Green Zone” and “Transforming Words for the Home”. Pastor Ogletree is the author of Moving to the Next Level (Becoming a Fully Developing Follower of Christ). These books will cause you to take a good look at where you are and compel you to search for the wonderful plan God has for your life.
This dynamic couple has been married for 40 years. They are the parents of three sons: Johnny, Joseph, and Jordan; and one daughter, Lambreni. They have one son-in-law Avery Waddell and three daughters-in-laws Quinita, wife of Johnny, and Sherrell, wife of Joseph, and Michelle, wife of Jordan. They are the proud grandparents of eight beautiful granddaughters and four grandsons. Pastor Johnny and Quinita are the parents of five daughters, Layla, Elianah, Adaiah, Nessiah, and Kamilah. Lambreni and Avery are the parents of two daughters, Reya and Elon, and one son, Zion. Pastor Joseph and Sherrell are the parents of three sons, Jaiden, Josiah & Jaxon. Rev. Jordan and Michelle are the parents of Harper Ava Lee. He can be contacted at pastoro@firstmet.org.
Dr. Evelyn Ogletree
Dr. Evelyn Ogletree, the Executive Pastor of First Metropolitan Church (Houston, TX), affectionately known as Lady O, was born in Tyler, Texas but grew up in Dallas. She has always had a close relationship with the Lord and has a special anointing that is revealed through her personal life, in her ministry, and her spiritual gifts. In December of 2012, Lady O received her Doctorate Degree at Texas A&M University in Urban Education! As she also holds a Masters Degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M University and her Bachelor Degree from Texas Southern University. Lady O is a former school teacher for HISD, KISD and Cy-Fair ISD. In 1999 she left Cy-Fair school district as a school counselor to go into full-time ministry at First Met. In 1999, Lady O was called to the ministry. She currently serves as Executive Pastor.
Lady O preaches and teaches the Word of God, as well as, speaks at conferences on subjects such as Marriage and the Family, Child Rearing, and does consultations for Ministers' and Pastors' wives. Her joy in life is spent speaking to all issues concerning today's women. Each year she leads the women at First Met in our Annual Women's Conference, "Women at the Feet of Jesus". Lady O is the founder of this conference. Ladies from all over the United States run to the feet of Jesus to be blessed by her conference. She has been the keynote speaker for women conferences throughout the U.S. and abroad in Kenya, Africa, and Brazil just to name a few. She has a dynamic ministry to women of all ages and stages. Women, single to married, young and old are drawn to her love and compassion to help them move from their dream to their Divine Destiny! She is blessed to be married to her husband Dr. John D. Ogletree for 40 years; co-authored a book with him and serves in the church with him. They have four children, all married and eleven grandchildren. Her joy is spending time with God and her family. For information on the conference, please contact her at ladyo@firstmet.org.