Our Leadership
The Oaks is governed and led by a plurality of elders. The Bible teaches that elders are the leaders of the church who may also be called pastors, bishops, and overseers (Acts 20:28; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 5:2). The elders are men chosen for their ministry according to clear biblical requirements (1 Timothy 2:11-3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). The elders are always spoken of in plurality because God intends for more than one man to lead and rule over the church as a safeguard for both the church and the man. The elders' duties include ruling (1 Timothy 5:17) managing (1 Timothy 3:4-5), tending (1 Peter 5:2-5), giving account (Hebrews 13:17), living exemplary lives (Hebrews 13:7), using authority (Acts 20:28), teaching (Ephesians 4:11, 1 Timothy 3:2), preaching (1 Timothy 5:17), doctrinal instruction (Titus 1:9), and discipline (Matthew 18:15-17).
It is the hope and prayer of the elders that we will lead The Oaks in humility and with godly motives. We are always open to brotherly and sisterly discussion, criticism and/or advice, but we ask that it be done in love. We would appreciate your prayers for wisdom and discernment to lead The Oaks in a manner that is holy, blameless and glorifying to God.
