Paul and Lorene Stinnett

Paul, Lorene and their family first came to the Oakland Drive Christian Church in the summer of 2001.  They have been happily involved ever since!  Paul has served as an Adult Bible Class teacher and Director of Small Groups.  In September of 2004, Paul became ODCC's Youth Director.  Lorene has served ODCC teaching both young children and Middle School / Senior High girls. Paul and Lorene have 4 children; Tara (23), Shane (21), Caleb (16), and Jalen (14).  Paul's passion and ministry revolves around young people.  In January 2009, he founded the Christian College Connection, a ministry solely dedicated to the promotion of Christian higher education.

Jack and Lesa Irwin

Jack, Lesa and Mikayla Irwin moved to Kalamazoo in 1994.  They became part of ODCC in 1995.  After arriving at ODCC, Justin and Morgan we're born!  Mikayla is a freshman in high school, Justin is in 6th grade, and Morgan is in 4th grade.  Jack has taught children and youth for the past 10 years.  He is actively involved in the ministry of Michiana Christian Service Camp, and serves ODCC as their "point person" for the camp.  Jack and Lesa's desire is to positively impact our youth for Christ and help equip them to lead godly lives.

Emily Dush

Jen Ruger

Jen and her family have been worshiping at ODCC since the spring of 2006.  Steve and Jen have three wonderful children: Ben (13), Kaylynn (10), and Amelia (5).  Jen has been teaching the Middle School Sunday School class since the fall of 2008, and loves every minute of it!  Her passion is to help pre-teens and teens discover what it means to be a follower of Christ, how to apply Bible truths, and hide verses in their hearts to prepare for life’s challenges.

Gloria Bellware

Tara Kemp

Tara has attended Oakland Drive Christian Church for 8 years and is currently serving as a Youth Sponsor Trainee.  Tara started attending ODCC when she was a freshman in High school.  She has been involved in many ministries including nursery, participating in the church choir, singing in the church's praise band, and assisting with our Wednesday night programing.  Tara met her husband, Steve, at ODCC her senior year of high school.  After dating for 3 years they married in June of 2007.  When not involved with the church, Tara enjoys spending time with her husband, cooking, taking pictures, scrapbooking, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.