STAFF
Lead Pastor
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Todd Benkert is pastor and lead elder of Oak Creek. Pastor Todd and his wife Heidi grew up in Michiana—Todd in Dowagiac, Michigan, Heidi in South Bend. He has a heart for the people of Indiana where he has served in ministry for over 20 years. He is passionate about building unity in the body of Christ, racial reconciliation, advocacy for and ministry to survivors of sexual abuse and those who have experienced significant childhood trauma. He is an advocate for North American church planting and for local church participation in global missions. Todd also teaches for Liberty Divinity School and Indiana Wesleyan University. He enjoys hiking, music, backpacking in the Grand Canyon and going to the beach at Lake Michigan. Pastor Todd blogs at sbcvoices.com and can be followed on twitter at @toddbenkert
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Associate Pastor Youth & Families
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Mike was raised in the Muncie, IN area for most of his childhood. Mike has a B.A. Degree in Christian Ministries and Biblical Studies from Trinity International University. Prior to working in his first full time ministry job at Oak Creek, he had experience in Camp Ministry, Sports ministry, Worship, Preaching, Non-profit work with students ages K-12, and Youth Ministry. Mike is passionate about bringing about unity within the church and making sure every person (regardless of age, ethnicity, wealth, or background) feels uniquely loved and valued as a child of God. He also loves hanging out with students, studying the bible and other theological/ministry resources, community outreach, and both domestic and international mission trips. Mike also loves all sports, tasty food, movies of all kinds, going to concerts, and is an avid fan of Professional Wrestling.
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ELDERS
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Dennis Brown
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Dale Nagel
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Pete Cerling
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Jon Joyner
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