Todd Benkert

Lead Pastor

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 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. 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

Mike Jamison

Associate Pastor

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.  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, 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.

Robyn Joyner

Office Manager

Robyn has lived in Mishawaka for 20 years with her husband Jon. She has degree in Early Childhood from Indiana University. Robyn is passionate about equipping parents and church leaders to prevent and respond well to abuse.

ELDERS 

Dennis Brown
Dale Nagel
Pete Cerling
Jon Joyner
OUR PURPOSE at Oak Creek is to glorify God by fulfilling the Great Commandment (Matt 22:36-40) and the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20). OUR AIM is to be a diverse body of believers transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, living in true fellowship as one people of God,​ multiplying disciples in Michiana and around the world.