Our Elders
The Oaks is led by a plurality of elders who are responsible for pastoring, teaching, leading and providing oversight of the church. Elders are qualified men according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 who are called by God to serve as pastors within The Oaks. They love Jesus and the people of this church deeply and are committed to Biblically faithful and Christ honoring leadership.
Matthew Salyer
Pastor Matt serves as the lead pastor of The Oaks. Matt was born and raised in Middletown and returned back home after attending college in Maine. He lives in Middletown with his wife Melissa and their daughters, Ruby & Wynn.
Brandon Botschner
Pastor Brandon is an airline pilot by trade and involved with Community Groups and the teaching team at The Oaks. He and his wife, Caitlin, live with their their two daughters, Sophie Jo and Delaney, and son, Peter, in Oakwood.
Barry Shafer
Pastor Barry has been communicating the truth of God’s Word since 1984 in a variety of roles. He holds degrees from Anderson University and Cincinnati Bible Seminary and lives in Middletown with his wife Jessica and their children, Reade and Rachel.
Our Deacons
Deacons are leaders within our church body that serve as the "hands and feet" of The Oaks. They are men and women who meet the qualifications of a deacon specified in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Our deacons serve in many areas within The Oaks, leading ministry teams that seek to meet needs both inside and outside the church. Deacons set the pace for service by devoting much of their time and energy to serve faithfully and selflessly. After being asked and prayerfully accepting, a deacon candidate will enter a training process with their direct ministry leader.
The deacon process involves learning and being assessed in an understanding of the gospel, an understanding of the qualifications and role of the deacon in the local church, and their unique gifts and calling in ministry. If you would like to enter into this process, there is a more detailed "road map" that we'd love to share with you. Contact us and we will schedule a time for you to meet with a pastor.
Kristin Rall
Family Ministry Director
Derek Bradford
Offering
Bob Edmiston
Communion
Carlie Schick
Connect
Dave Turpin
AV
Our Staff
Matthew Salyer
Lead Pastor
Pastor Matt's responsibilities include preaching on Sundays, leading the elders and deacons, and vision casting for the continued health and growth of The Oaks.
Kyle Jamison
Executive Director
Kyle leads The Oaks staff and oversees administration, finance, accounting, human resources, worship & AV teams.
Kristin Rall
Kids Ministry Director
Kristin leads The Oaks Kids team and coordinates community events.
Nicole Owens
Food Pantry Coordinator
Elena Pierce
Student Ministry Director