staff

  • jason de vries - Lead pastor

    Jason loves Jesus and the ministry of his church. He is an enthusiastic, relational and high-energy leader with passion to reach out into the community. Before coming to Oak Hills in 2023, Jason served as the pastor at Faith Christian Fellowship for 10 years in Walnut Creek, CA. Jason’s education has taken him from Northwest Christian University in Eugene (where he met his wife Mishaela) to Western Seminary in Portland, to earning his M.Div. at Calvin Theological Seminary. Jason and Mishaela have two school-aged sons. He enjoys slow-pitch softball, hiking and discovering local businesses and restaurants. Email: jason@oakhills-church.org

  • Sharry kragt - Ministries Coordinator

    Sharry has a deep love for her Lord, desire to serve and truly enjoys people of all ages. She has worked at the church since 2000 and is an indispensable part of our staff. Sharry is married to Brian, her childhood sweetheart, and they love spending time with their children and beautiful grandchildren! Sharry also loves teaching preschool here at Oak Hills Church. Email: sharryk@oakhills-church.org

  • director of children and youth ministries

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  • director of worship arts

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Elders and deAcons

Our elders and deacons help run our church and care for members. We have a Council meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. 


Pastoral Elders


Brad Buchholz

Susan Buchholz

Dave Slotemaker

Peggy Smit

John Westra


Administrative Elders

Al Lammers

Sharry Kragt

Kevin Smit

Doug Pierce


Deacons:

Tyler Granshaw

Sally Hoekert

Brian Kragt

Dana Shuff