Johnny and Kristina Bragg have a desire to help people follow the call of God. After serving with churches in Vermont, Texas, and Tennessee, the Braggs founded The Oaks in 2005. They have two children, John and Katherine, and make their home in the Boones Creek area.

A graduate of Christ for the Nations, Dallas, Johnny grew up in Johnson City. He holds a bachelors degree in speech communication and a masters degree in professional communication from East Tennessee State University. Additionally, Johnny serves as adjunt faculty at Northeast State Community College where he teaches public speaking. He enjoys his family, old movies, and is an avid angler in the East Tennessee mountains.

Originally from Nashville, Kristina is a graduate of Belmont University where she earned a bachelors degree in religion and education. She has worked extensively with children and excels at building relationships. Kristina enjoys family and friends, and creating fun memories for the Bragg children.