James graduated from Ozark Christian College, where he met his wife, Heather.  They have been married for 25 years and have two children.  Zach lives in Phoenix, AZ, and is a production manager at Christ's Church of the Valley, and Kylie is in nursing school.  James is passionate about seeing marriages and families grow closer to each other as they grow deeper with Jesus.  James also has his Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling in Marriage and Family Studies from Liberty University.

Life Verse: Ephesians 2:10 and Philippians 1:6

Heather is a graduate of Ozark Christian College with a degree in Christian Education. She met and married her husband and our Lead Pastor, James while at Ozark.  She also has a degree from Missouri State University in Elementary Education.  Along with her role here at the church, she teaches 3rd grade at Neosho Heights here in Oswego.  She has taught in the classroom for 19 years. Heather has two amazing kids.  Zach is a production manager at Christ's Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ, and Kylie is in nursing school.  Heather has a passion for seeing kids and teens grow in their love for Christ and each other. 

Kali is a graduate of Kansas State University and just finished her Master's in School Counseling. Kali is also the Jr/Sr High school counselor in the Oswego School District.  Kali and her husband, Russell, have been married for 11 years and have two boys, Oliver and Max.  Kali loves seeing kids discover Jesus through fun and learning!  

Jo Lynne makes things happen in the office and the church.  She has a passion for Jesus and seeing people grow in Christ.  

Susan leads our first impressions team and wants everyone who steps on OCC's campus to have a fantastic experience. If you have a question, she just might have the answer.  Susan is the redhead in the picture! 

Arlina is a graduate of NW Missouri State University with a degree in Agricultural Education. Arlina is also a Case Manager for the Division of Youth Services in Joplin, Missouri. Arlina is a Kindgom worker with a servant heart. She has a passion for music, gardening and investing in kids &
teens.