|
|
 Scott Crook - Lead Pastor
Scott Crook serves as Lead Pastor at Oasis. Scott graduated from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee with a B.A. in Biblical Education, and recently finished his M.A. from Crown College. For sixteen years, Scott has taught the word of God is some capacity – ten of those years as a high school Bible teacher and Assistant Administrator at a growing Christian academy. Answering a call of God to help train leaders and to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, Scott and his wife Angela moved from Georgia to Minnesota in April of 2003.
Duties as an Elder: Preaching, teaching and family counseling.
Family: My lovely bride Angela, daugher Chloe, and Duke - our fearless dog.
Favorite Movies: Braveheart
A Few of My Favorite Things: Quiet evenings at home with my wife, a good laugh, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Mexican food, writing, College football – (Georgia Bulldogs), any book by C. H. Spurgeon, C. J. Mahaney, or John Piper.
 Nathan Treguboff - Pastor
Nathan Treguboff serves as an Elder of Oasis Church. On completion of high school he attended Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX and graduated with a Practical Theology Degree. God opened his eyes to the purpose of the gospel in and through the local church. After serving several years on staff, Nathan attended and graduated from the Sovereign Grace Pastor's College in 2010. He and his wife Hilary, daughter Sophie, and sons Chason and Calvin, live in Chanhassen.
Duties as an Elder: Administration, oversight of ministries, media and communication
Family: The love of my life, my wife Hilary, daugher Sophie, and sons Chason and Calvin.
Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Braveheart, Bourne Trilogy
A Few of My Favorite Things: Golfing, the beach and SUN, a perfectly cooked steak, traveling, and making memories with my family.
 Andrew Schmidt - Pastor
Andrew Schmidt serves as an Elder of Oasis Church. He has a wonderful wife, Emily, and five young boys. Andrew has a call to the body of Christ to help equip the saints for the work of ministry. His involvement in his family's businesses gives him a unique perspective in how Christ can be seen in the workplace. Andrew and his wife Emily were one of the pioneering families who meet in the living room birthing the church. He has a heart to see people’s lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, and a driving passion to see Christ glorified in people's individual vocation and lives.
Duties as Elder: Church Finances, Children's Ministries
Family: Emily Schmidt - wife, and 5 boys - James, Lane, Lucas, Zachary, Joshua
A few of my favorite things: Getting away on vacations with my wife and boys, reading the bible, praying for people, having deep one on one talks with my boys, being around other entrepreneurs, being used by God.
 |
 |
|
Paul Schmidt |
Tim Schilling |
|
The Bible only lists two titles of leadership in the local church: Elders and Deacons. The following is a brief description of each.
ELDERS
Elders (also known as shepherds, overseers, pastors), are men who are responsible for the overall pastoral leadership, governing, oversight and teaching of the congregation (Ephesians 4:11-13, I Timothy 3:1-7, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4). An elder is called to care for Jesus church by teaching scripture, preaching the gospel, and leading the church.
DEACONS
A deacon serves those in need and helps to meet physical needs in the congregation (Acts 6:1-7; I Timothy 3: 8-13). Deacons offer help to those in crisis by assessing their physical needs and working to find practical solutions. Unlike elders who are responsible for teaching the gospel, administering healing prayer, and overseeing the church, deacons focus on extending mercy and compassion.
|
GLORIFYING GOD THROUGH