About Us - Who We Are

WhatsNew:

Did you miss a Sunday sermon? Or want to listen to some Oakwood-original songs? Click here!

MemoryVerse:

For the month of February:

"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." ~Philippians 1:3-6

RecentEvents:

GEMS Girls' Club and Cadets Boys' Club meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month from 6:30-8pm!
Coffee Break Women's Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning from 9:45-11am!

Core Values

Theological and Confessional Values: these are our essential truths and basic beliefs

We believe in salvation through Jesus Christ alone.
We believe that Scripture is the authoritative Word of God
We believe in the reformed perspective as reflected in Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dordt
We believe in the reformed form of church government

Ministry Values: these are the way we carry out ministry

Actual Values (these beliefs are owned and practiced daily). We believe in:
- Preaching and Teaching Scripture – communicating God’s Word to people
- Education of Youth (pre to high school) – providing guidance and instruction
- Fellowship – relating to and enjoying each other
- Community – caring about and addressing the needs of others
- Prayer – communicating with God
- Encouragement – giving hope to people who are discouraged
- Worship – attributing worth to God
Aspirational Values (these are beliefs that identify what we hope to become). We desire to more fully develop beliefs and practices in:
- Evangelism (a heart for the lost, bringer) – we will tell others about Christ
- Empowering Christians (spiritually gifted) - we are enabled to minister based on our spiritual gifts
- Knowledgeable Christians – we are familiar with the truths of the Scriptures
- Discipling members – we will lead members to maturity in Christ
- Mobilizing members – we will actively serve in the ministries of the church
- Innovation and Initiative – we will promote better ways to serve and take the first steps
- Giving – we will provide a portion (a tithe) of our finances and service to support the ministry
- Balanced Ministry- we will practice a ministry that is balanced in doctrine, evangelism, worship and fellowship
- Support of families and singles – we will support families and singles

Mission Statement

In short form:
   Oakwood will:
        Teach
        Reach
        Enfold and Encourage
        Engage
        Serve

In longer form:
   Oakwood will:
        TEACH God’s Word
        REACH to the Lost
        ENFOLD & ENCOURAGE in Love
        ENGAGE in Worship
        SERVE our Community

In detailed form:
Oakwood will: