Don leads Oak Hill UMC in its online, audio, and video ministries. This ministry will enable the church to worship with excellence both online, and in person. This person will be the head sound engineer & A/V tech for all Sunday morning worship services (online & in person) as well...
Stephen Sanders serves as Oak Hill’s lead pastor. Stephen grew up in San Antonio, then attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. After college he worked for a consulting firm, primarily helping companies design and install large computer systems. In 1993 he left the corporate world to respond to God’s call...
Shannan gathers and promotes church news and events, updates the church website, and creates the “Cornerstone” newsletter. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Email: cornerstone@oakhillumc.org
Alana directs the physical operations of the church office, coordinates church activities, prepares the Sunday bulletins, and supports and supervises paid and volunteer office staff. Email: office@oakhillumc.org Where did you grow up and how did you make your way to Austin? I was born here in Austin, grew up in...
Gillian Westerman is responsible for Oak Hill UMC’s entire music program. Email: musicdirector@oakhillumc.org Prior to her position at Oak Hill UMC, Gillian was the Director of Music, Worship & Arts at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Anacortes, Washington, since June 2010. Gillian helped to plan worship services, directed musical groups, led a teenage music ministry,...
Vicki helps visitors and members alike connect with opportunities for growth and service—before they become overwhelmed with all that goes on in our church! Email: vicki@oakhillumc.org Where did you grow up and how did you make your way to Austin? I am a native Texan spending my youth in Paris,...
As Minister of Pastoral Care, Laura assists the pastors to ensure that Oak Hill UMC members and friends who cannot “come to church” experience a one-on-one connection with God and their church family. Her ministry involves regular visitation with the hospitalized, the homebound, and nursing home or assisted-living residents. Laura...
As Facilities Administrator, Daniel is responsible for the maintenance of all church campus facilities, which includes all buildings, grounds, equipment, furniture, tools, vehicles, and related supplies. Email: daniel@oakhillumc.org Where did you grow up and how did you make your way to Austin? I am from San Marcos. I’ve been working...
Matthew helps lead youth to Christ; deepens youth in their commitment, faith, and understanding of a life in God; and equips youth to serve Christ in leadership, mission, and evangelism. Email: matt@oakhillumc.org
Sheryl Stack, our organist since September 2016, has been an active church musician, collaborative pianist, and music teacher in Austin for the past 30-plus years, after moving here from her native state of Kansas to go to grad school. She has two Master of Music degrees from the University of...