"Called and compelled by our hope in Jesus Christ, we empower our community to care, learn, teach, lead, and serve."- The OSLC Staff
staff
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 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 Catechisn 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
Jan Riedman- DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Jan Riedman has served at Our Saviour's for several years under various ministry descriptions. Currently, she heads up the Prison Ministry (known as FEAST), as well as responds to community needs, managing the Good Samaritan Fund. She and the Outreach Ministry Team work hard to inform the congregation about opportunities to serve in the community and beyond. The Outreach Ministry Team has also established a close relationship with Randolph Elementary School, sponsoring the Backpack Program and creating space for the Family Literacy Group from Randolph. If you want to know more about outreach, you can contact Jan at jriedmanoslc@gmail.com.
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. 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 32 years, and has two sons, Chris who is 30 and Jeremy, 27. She has two granddaughters and two grandsons. Madi is 14, and was recently officially adopted by her son Chris. He and his wife Amy also have a son together, Branson who is 6 months old. Jeremy and his wife Jenny have two children, June Bug who is 3, and Hayden Wayne, 9 months. They like 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.
Willa Foster Jones - DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP, MUSIC & ARTS
Willa serves as our Director of Worship, Music, and Arts. With a Master's Degree in organ performance, Willa enjoys the many facets of worship leadership and planning. She leads the various vocal ensembles, including the Sanctuary Choir and Set Free, as well as the bell groups--Youth Bells and BELLS of OSLC. She is married to Rich, a percussion teacher at Wesleyan, and their son Sean has a studio in Hollywood. When Willa isn't planning worship, rehearsing, meeting with her small group the Wonder Seekers, or giving lessons, she can probably be found working in her garden. She loves growing vegetables and promoting a healthy environment and a healthy body. If you want to know more about the many music opportunities at OSLC, you can contact Willa at willadilla@aol.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.
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.
Nicolette Ware - DIGITAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Nicolette is our Communications Specialist. She creates and publishes the weekly bulletins, as well as the monthly Tidings newsletter. She creates the powerpoint screens for worship and sends out weekly e-mails to keep the congregation updated. If you have items you want published or communicated, you can reach Nicolette at communications.oslc@gmail.com.
council
Rich Sincovec, president
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kent reinhard, vice president
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denise essman, treasurer
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tim cox, property steward
alice timm, congregational care liaison
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Wanda hein, outreach liaison
cindy & alyssa zimmer, faith formation liaison
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jennifer verhein, stewardship liaison
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