Staff & Leaders

"Called and compelled by our hope in Jesus Christ, we empower our community to care, learn, teach, lead, and serve."- The OSLC Staff

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Tobi White - PASTOR

Pastor Tobi White was called to OSLC in August, 2009 as Associate Pastor and now serves as Senior Pastor since May, 2012. She completed her MDiv from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA in May, 2009 and has an undergraduate degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. Tobi is passionate about what the future holds for the Church and for OSLC. She enjoys preaching and leading worship and finds teaching Catechism to OSLC youth exciting and fulfilling. These days, you will probably find Pastor Tobi at an ice rink cheering on her husband and/or her son at hockey games. Contact Pastor Tobi at lincolnpastor.oslc@gmail.com

Alissa Gunning--Director of Social Ministries

Karrie lickliter - director of faith formation

Karrie Lickliter heads up our ministries of faith formation and discipleship. She leads our team of Sunday School teachers, connects with new members, facilitates the programming for Yesterday's Youth, sends out newsletters to our newly baptized, and simply enjoys building relationships with the various people of the congregation. When she isn't leading a Bible Study or sifting through VBS curriculum, Karrie loves hanging out with her energetic grandchildren. If you want to know how to connect to the discipleship ministries here at OSLC, you can contact Karrie at discipleship.oslc@gmail.com.

LAURA PESTER - OFFICE MANAGER

Laura is the Office Manager/Bookkeeper (aka, 'office ninja'). She attended High School in Crete, NE, and continues to take college courses to keep up with the new technology. She has been married to Wayne for over 39 years, and has two sons, Chris and Jeremy. She has two granddaughters, two grandsons, and a great-grandchild. The family likes to ride ATVs for family fun and recreation. Laura keeps track of our financial accounts and fields the many phone calls we receive daily. You can contact Laura at lpester.oslc@gmail.com.

Jeff Hoadley - SEXTON

Jeff serves as our sexton (aka, custodian+). He not only makes sure our facility is clean and hospitable, he also facilitates the maintenance of the building. A large job, he is blessed with a team of individuals who help take care of the bigger projects. Jeff is a history buff with some knowledge of other languages, including Russian and German. If you want to have some fun with him, just start talking history. He is passionate about his work here and loves taking care of the people at OSLC. You can reach Jeff at sexton.oslc@gmail.com.

julie cross - director of worship, music, and arts

Julie joined the staff of OSLC in February 2018.

krista connelly - bells director

Krista grew up in western Kansas and is currently working toward her doctorate in music composition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She directs our bell choir and plays trumpet in a brass quintet.

Janet Malone - KEYBOARDIST

Jan has been a long-time member of OSLC, but is new to the staff. She has played for worship at other congregations in the past and is excited to be able to serve her congregation on Saturday nights.