Maddax Warnock…a Leader at Oklahoma Bible Academy
By Jay Hoberecht
Maddax Warnock is a 17-year-old senior attending Oklahoma Bible Academy and making an impact at his school and at his home! Maddax is one of 13 children that are part of the Warnock family. Nine of his brothers and sisters are adopted or are being fostered or are in the process of being adopted. Allow me to introduce you to Jason and Summer Warnock, parents to four plus nine other kids ranging in age from 4 to 33. Maddax says everything at home happens in waves, first group then second group. They do eat dinner together every night. One of their family mottos is “Don’t build a higher fence, build a bigger table.” Maddax told me it has been a cool experience, so many personalities together. He said, “We wouldn’t have it any other way. We don’t say no!”
Maddax values his Christian based education at OBA. He is Student Council President, captain of the basketball and volleyball teams, member of the National Honor Society and SPUDS (Students Performing Unselfish Deeds). He also worked at a Law Firm for three years until he decided to get his real estate license. He calls volleyball his best sport. OBA Headmaster Andy Wilkins said, “I appreciate that Maddax is a make it happen person. He takes initiate while being very conscious of others.”
Maddax is a big summer camper working with his Dad at FCA Camp earlier in his life and now with the Oklahoma Assemblies of God Camp Program as the Intern Coordinator.
Maddax’s Dad, Jason, worked for FCA for seven years (2012 to 2019). He is now the Oklahoma Assemblies of God’s Children Director, Camp Director, an Associate with Enid’s First Assembly of God Church and an assistant football coach at OBA. Jason did a great job with FCA and understands the value of strong camping programs in our community.
Maddax wants to go to Oklahoma Baptist University and play volleyball while pursuing a degree in management, family science, and cross-cultural ministries so he can start a non-profit company to help foster kids, natural disaster victims and the homeless.
I asked Maddax what advice he would give an eighth grader starting high school? He paused a moment and talked about honoring authority, integrity, respect, choosing good friends, glorifying God and being true to yourself. He said, “Do the right thing because it is the right thing to do!”
Maddax Warnock is making a difference at home, his church, and his school!
