Reverend Joel McReynolds is the pastor of the Chandler Southern Baptist Church in Chandler, Oklahoma. He is a 2022 graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he obtained a Master of Divinity degree. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from East Central University.

Joel has served as senior pastor, education and small groups pastor, youth minister, music minister, and collegiate campus ministry director.

Joel married his wife Chelsea on January 1, 2009. They have three children, Joen, Chloe, and Maggie Mae. 

In his spare time, Joel likes to exercise his creativity by playing guitar and woodworking. He also enjoys camping with his family and playing video, board, and card games.