Staff
Lead Pastor: John Bradshaw
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 and their son Luke are students at King High School. 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
Pets: Two dogs, Georgia and Abby
Hobbies: Coaching my kids, reading, running
Blog: www.johnbradshaw.blogspot.com
E-Mail: pastorjohn@osocreek.org
Children’s Pastor: Audie Lawley
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, son-in-law and granddaughter 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(s): 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 Team(s): THE University of Texas Longhorns….but really I go to the games to watch the band!
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!
E-mail: audielawley@gmail.com
Worship Pastor: Steve Garcia
Pastor Steve Garcia
Steve, his wife Lauren, and son Benjamin, are new to the Corpus Christi area! They moved to CC in July of ‘08 and are loving every minute of it!! Ben is an elementary student at Yorktown Academy. Lauren, a recent graduate of UTSA, is an English teacher at Yorktown Academy. Steve has been in ministry for a decade!!
Favorite book(s): Pilgrim’s Progress
Favorite color(s): Blue….green….wait, no…..blue……ummmmm, green.
Favorite team(s):The MACatrons
Big Dream(s): To invent something that will impact the world!
Superpower: Laser Eyes
Vacation Spot:Calica,Mexico
Where I Grew Up: Kansas – Frankfurt,Germany – Texas
Pets: A dog, Sweetie
Hobbies:Footbag; BBQ
E-mail: creekworship@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry Director: Amber Appleman
Amber Appleman
Amber has been on staff since September 2007 and a Creeker since May 2005. A 2005 graduate of Flour Bluff High School, Amber now attends The South Texas School of Christian Studies. She is majoring in Christian Education in order to become a Children’s Pastor.
Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite Team(s): UT or Ohio State
Big Dream(s): 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
Vacation Spot:some place sunny with a pool, Carribean Cruise
Where I Grew Up: Corpus Christi- born and raised
Pets:Two black cats- Dax and the Little Girl Cat, and a blue beta fish named Pablo
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, running, swimming, and babysitting.
E-mail: missambera@gmail.com
Small Groups Champion: Pam Teel
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(s):A children’s book: I Am Special by Max Lucado
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite Team(s): Go Longhorns!
Big Dream(s): 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
E-mail: pkteel@ccappraisal.net
Equipping Track Coordinator and Women’s Ministry Coordinator: Susan Klaus
Susan Klaus
Susan and her husband, Tim, have been married for 6 years. They have three young children Paul, James, and Berea. Susan is a homemaker and loves to find creative ways to educate and have fun with her children. She also enjoys helping others find their joy in God and serving Him.
Favorite Book(s): The Bible, Hinds Feet On High Places, and almost anything she can get her hands on! Books are a beautiful thing and she imagines Heaven with an extensive library and coffee.
Favorite color: Pink and Green
Favorite Team(s):Hummm…. Not much of a sports fan.
Big Dream(s): To bring justice, voice, and education to the orphans. To help others find and practically equip them to follow their “God Calling” in their lives. To empower women with the Holy Spirit to fall in love with Jesus and do the work that God has uniquely created them to do.
Superpower: Jesus speckled glasses
Vacation Spot: Anywhere with beautiful mountains
Where I Grew Up: South Korea, California, and Illinois
Pets: None. Children are enough 
Hobbies: Reading. Coffee. Movies. Sewing. Scrapbooking. Being creative.
Interests: My God. My husband. My children. Orphan ministries. Equipping others for ministry. Discipleship. Authentic conversations.
E-mail: saklaus@yahoo.com
- Jenny McDermott
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 five years and sings on the praise team. Her other interests include event planning and raising her boys,Taylor, Colby and Jacob.
Favorite Book(s): Anything with words, preferably fiction, I read to relax.
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Team(s): Tennessee Volunteers
Big Dream(s): To someday look at my kids and know that I did something right.
Vacation Spot: Anywhere warm and beautiful
Where I Grew Up:Chattanooga, Teneessee
Pets: A dog named A/C
E-mail: jennycreekadmin@gmail.com