Oakhill Staff - Shepherding the Flock in a Dry and Thirsty Land
Jeff Carlson, Pastor, Teacher, Preacher, Shepherd
Our pastor was born in Illinois and raised in the Chicago suburbs. Pastor Jeff came to personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as a college freshman through the witness of a campus evangelist. He graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana with a degree in engineering and worked in the engineering world for several years before our Lord called him to ministry. Following graduation from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, our pastor came to Oakhill Church as his first and only call. Jeff has a tremendous passion to teach and preach God's Word and loves to see people experience amazing grace through in-depth and fresh revelation of the Lord and His Gospel. Jeff met his wife Dianne here in Grand Rapids, where they make their home with their three married daughters Heather, Kathryn and Rachel.
Our pastor was born in Illinois and raised in the Chicago suburbs. Pastor Jeff came to personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as a college freshman through the witness of a campus evangelist. He graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana with a degree in engineering and worked in the engineering world for several years before our Lord called him to ministry. Following graduation from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, our pastor came to Oakhill Church as his first and only call. Jeff has a tremendous passion to teach and preach God's Word and loves to see people experience amazing grace through in-depth and fresh revelation of the Lord and His Gospel. Jeff met his wife Dianne here in Grand Rapids, where they make their home with their three married daughters Heather, Kathryn and Rachel.
Glenn Bulthuis II, Music Director
Glenn was born and raised in California. Following his graduation from Calvin College, Glenn worked in the business world for many years. During that time his love for music led him to form the band "Glenn Bulthuis and the ToneDeafs", a group that entertained and delighted audiences all over West Michigan. Glenn has served as music director for several churches in the area over the years. He met his beautiful wife Jana, also a Calvin College graduate, here in Grand Rapids. Glenn and Jana continue to raise three terrific children Glenn III, Annie and Sam.
Glenn was born and raised in California. Following his graduation from Calvin College, Glenn worked in the business world for many years. During that time his love for music led him to form the band "Glenn Bulthuis and the ToneDeafs", a group that entertained and delighted audiences all over West Michigan. Glenn has served as music director for several churches in the area over the years. He met his beautiful wife Jana, also a Calvin College graduate, here in Grand Rapids. Glenn and Jana continue to raise three terrific children Glenn III, Annie and Sam.
Linda Doxtater, Office Manager
Linda has been blessed to have a had a career that spans many areas of business: Sales Account Manager, Customer Service, Merchandising, Marketing and Office Administration. Linda has a tremendous heart for the Lord and His people and is a wonderful blessing to our church family. In addition to her work at Oakhill, Linda is deeply involved in her home church family, using her many spiritual gifts on a regular basis. Linda has 2 children and 4 grand children, family and friends, loves to travel and find new ways to serve our Lord.
Linda has been blessed to have a had a career that spans many areas of business: Sales Account Manager, Customer Service, Merchandising, Marketing and Office Administration. Linda has a tremendous heart for the Lord and His people and is a wonderful blessing to our church family. In addition to her work at Oakhill, Linda is deeply involved in her home church family, using her many spiritual gifts on a regular basis. Linda has 2 children and 4 grand children, family and friends, loves to travel and find new ways to serve our Lord.