Our Lead Pastor: John Bradshaw
John, his wife Cindy, and their 4 kids have lived in Corpus since 1999. Their oldest Emily is at Hardin Simmons University; twins Sarah & Laura are Juniors at King HS; and Luke is an 8th grader. John was the founding Pastor at Oso Creek, joining the small core group in July of 1999. He has a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Favorite Book(s): Too many! Some authors/teachers/lives that have impacted my life: Hudson Taylor, Robert Coleman, Chuck Colson, C.S. Lewis, Henry Blackaby, Rick Warren, Richard Foster, Bill Hybels, Andy Stanley, John Ortberg --- More Recent - Mark Batterson, Bob Roberts
Favorite color: Red, White & Blue
Favorite Team(s): Cubs, Cowboys, Red Raiders
Big Dream(s): Climbing Longs Peak in Colorado with my son; Run a marathon (done a half so far); going to every Major League Stadium; starting a network of churches that expands internationally; having 10 grandchildren!
Vacation Spot: Cindy and I love Chicago! (especially staying on Michigan Ave!) We've had some great times in Colorado with our family
Where I grew Up: All over the great State of Texas
Hobbies: Coaching my kids; Reading; Running
Our Children’s Pastor: Audie Lawley
Audie & Tim, her husband, have been married for over 26 years and have lived in Corpus Christi for most of that time. They have two 'kids'. Their daughter and her husband live in Washington, DC & their son lives in Austin, TX. They became Creekers in 2001 and Audie joined the staff shortly thereafter in 2002! Although she wears many hats as a staffer at FOC, her first passion and love is caring For His Kids!
Favorite Book: Bible, C.S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia, books about Disney and Leadership
Favorite color: BRIGHT - just stop by my house and see for yourself!
Favorite sports team: THE University of Texas Longhorns....but really I go to the games to watch the band!
A Big Dream: I'd love to have a bed/breakfast place with my
best friends where we could care for folks who need to come for recovery rest (I have a really hard time being still but I love to give others that chance)
Superpower: I'd want to talk to the animals so we could gather all God's creatures together to fight for the Kingdom! (just like in Narnia)
Vacation Spot: As long as my family is with me, it's my favorite vacation spot!
Where I grew Up: born in Galveston TX, grew up in Houston
Pets: my pet currently lives in Austin with my son. My son thinks it's his dog, but Buddy and I know better!
Hobbies: Travel, visiting my kids & planning camps for kids to come and learn about Jesus in fun, high energy and exciting ways!
Our Worship Pastor: Steve Garcia
Steve, his wife Lauren, and son Benjamin, are newbies to the Corpus Christi area! They moved to CC in July of '08 and are loving every minute of it!! Ben is 7 and is in the 1st grade at Yorktown Academy. Lauren, a recent graduate of UTSA, is currently doing sub-work for CCISD. Steve, is the new worship guy at Fellowship Of Oso Creek. He has been in ministry for 9 years, and is looking forward to God's moving at Oso Creek!!
Favorite color: Blue....green....wait,
no.....blue......ummmmm, green.
A Big Dream: To invent something that will impact the world!
Superpower: Laser Eyes
Vacation Spot: Calica,Mexico
Where I grew Up: Kansas - Frankfurt,Germany - Texas
Pets: Sweetie
Hobbies: Footbag; BBQ
Our Children’s Ministry Director: Amber Appleman
Amber has been on staff since September 2007 and has been a Creeker since May 2005. A 2005 graduate of Flour Bluff High School, Amber now attends Del Mar College and the South Texas School of Christian Studies. She is majoring in Religious Christian Studies. She is majoring in Religious Education in order to become a Children’s Pastor.
Favortie Book: Harry Potter series
Favorite Color: Blue or Pink
Favorite Sports Team: Ohio State or maybe U.T. Football is my favorite,, baseball is second.
A Big Dream: To travel to the many places I’ve never been
Super Power: The ability to fly so that I can visit my friends and family who have moved without having to pay SouthWest Airlines millions of dollars
Vacation Spot: some place sunny with a pool, Carribean Cruise
Where I grew up: Corpus Christi- born and raised
Pets: Two black cats- Dax (4), Lena (kitten), and a blue beta fish named Pablo
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, running, swimming, babysitting, and [trying to] play the piano
Interests: I’m currently taking piano lessons, but would love to learn how to play the guitar as well.
Our Small Groups Champion:
Pam Teel
Pam and her husband, Harold (the artist formerly known as professor), have been married for over 30 years. They have three grown children and a plethora of grandkids. Pam owns Corpus Christi Appraisal Service, which she claims as her "for profit" business which allows her the flexibility to pursue her "not for profit" passions.
Favorite Book: A children's book: I Am Special by Max Lucado
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite sports team: Go Longhorns!
A Big Dream: To be able to give up my for profit pursuits to pursue my not for profit passions!
Superpower: Discriminating Exhortation; administration
Vacation Spot: Lake Quachita, Arkansas
Where I grew Up: Texas
Pets: Stuffed bear
Hobbies: Jet skiing, boating, reading
Interests: My grandchildren, Children's Advocacy, justice for children, empowering women
Our IT Director: Jason Evans
Jason and his wife, Amanda, were married in 1999. They have four wonderful children, Alaina, Jayden, Elisha, and Kaya and have been worshipping at Oso Creek since 2004. Amanda teaches at a local private school. Jason also owns his own technology company with his wife and partner Tim Klaus.
Favorite Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Favorite color: It depends on my mood.
Favorite sports team: What is this sports thing you speak of?
A Big Dream: To give myself away!
Superpower: I want to be Superman or at least have invisibility.
Vacation Spot: Disneyworld, Vieques, Puerto Rico
Where I grew Up: Texas
Pets: I have 4 kids...we have enough chaos.
Hobbies: Video games, wrestling with my kids, playing around with my Mac.
Our Administrative Assistant: Jenny McDermott
Jenny, her husband Matt, and their three boys have lived in Corpus Christi since 2004. She has been a member of Oso Creek for four years and sings on the praise team. Her other interests include event planning and raising her boys,Taylor, Colby and Jacob.
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite sports team: Tennessee Volunteers
Vacation Spot: Anywhere warm and beautiful
Where I grew Up: Chattanooga, Teneessee
Pets: one dog named A/C
Our Administrative Assistant: Linda Davidson
Linda has been married to Gary for 30+ years & has one son, Roger, still living at home. She also has two grown daughters & three grandchildren living in the Birmingham, Al area, where Linda was born & raised herself. Her favorite sport is football, with baseball a close second. She volunteers with the YWCA & AT&T Pioneers as well as working & volunteering at Oso Creek. Hobbies are swimming, reading, TV, playing on the computer.
Our Elder Team:
The spiritual and directional leadership of Oso Creek
Tim Lawley
Tim Klaus
Rick Thornton
Chris Gregory
Mark Patterson