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 Champaign-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 daughters Heather, Kathryn and Rachel and their husbands Kyle, Matt and Josh and grandsons Judah, Marcus, Grant and Christian as of 5/13/22 and James Elliot as of 5/20/22.
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 Champaign-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 daughters Heather, Kathryn and Rachel and their husbands Kyle, Matt and Josh and grandsons Judah, Marcus, Grant and Christian as of 5/13/22 and James Elliot as of 5/20/22.
Doug Suess, Director of Youth Ministries
Doug was born in the Indianapolis area, but grew up on the east side of Michigan. He attended Marshall University in West Virginia, and has spent much of his career in education, teaching upper elementary for over 25 years. He has also been involved working with youth ministry. He has s deep passion for two things: serving the Lord, and investing in young people by helping them know the love of the Lord and His wonderful plan for their lives. He and his wife Ginger have two children, Drew (college age) and Darby (high schooler).
Doug was born in the Indianapolis area, but grew up on the east side of Michigan. He attended Marshall University in West Virginia, and has spent much of his career in education, teaching upper elementary for over 25 years. He has also been involved working with youth ministry. He has s deep passion for two things: serving the Lord, and investing in young people by helping them know the love of the Lord and His wonderful plan for their lives. He and his wife Ginger have two children, Drew (college age) and Darby (high schooler).
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.
Patricia MacMillen, Office Manager
Patricia spent 19 years as a wife and stay home mom of four sons. With a heart for volunteering, she ran 3 Cub Scout Packs and was heavily involved with a Boy Scout troop for 9 years. After marrying her second husband, they had a daughter. Patricia has worked in customer service since 2010. In 2017 she decided to finally finish her degree while working full time and volunteering for Youth for Christ and her former church. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from Cornerstone University in 2020. She is blessed with a wonderful, supportive husband. She is a mother to five and a grandma to twins. Currently volunteering at her own church, ten25, in the finance office and the gardens. Her interests are anything in the woods; rustic camping, hiking, biking, tubing on the river, etc. She also enjoys gardening, cooking and baking. She loves to feed the people in her life good food. "I am so happy to be a part of Oakhill and will work hard to serve you to the best of my ability for as long as the Lord wills."
Patricia spent 19 years as a wife and stay home mom of four sons. With a heart for volunteering, she ran 3 Cub Scout Packs and was heavily involved with a Boy Scout troop for 9 years. After marrying her second husband, they had a daughter. Patricia has worked in customer service since 2010. In 2017 she decided to finally finish her degree while working full time and volunteering for Youth for Christ and her former church. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from Cornerstone University in 2020. She is blessed with a wonderful, supportive husband. She is a mother to five and a grandma to twins. Currently volunteering at her own church, ten25, in the finance office and the gardens. Her interests are anything in the woods; rustic camping, hiking, biking, tubing on the river, etc. She also enjoys gardening, cooking and baking. She loves to feed the people in her life good food. "I am so happy to be a part of Oakhill and will work hard to serve you to the best of my ability for as long as the Lord wills."