And he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15
Carl and Brenda join in the Oaks vision to help the hurting, needy, and lost, and sharing God’s grace and mercy we understand as believers, desiring to work as the Holy Spirit leads by sharing the Word with those they encounter. Honored to be entrusted with the role of Elders in the church body, they strive to serve faithfully, teaching Christ as the way to salvation and restoration to God the Father.
Carl and Brenda have been faithful followers of Christ; Carl from childhood and Brenda understanding and redeemed by grace as an adult. They have been married for 31 years and are blessed with two sons and three daughters.
Carl and Brenda believe man is unknowingly seeking redemption through man’s way, all the isms (socialism, materialism, secularism, utopianism, legalism, wealth and prosperity (ism) etcetera. They believe only God can redeem mankind through Jesus’ sacrifice and justification Romans 5:9. They believe God is actively working through His church to redeem all men and women who hear and will heed His call.