Meet the team
Gerri Moorhead
Book Keeper | gerri@oasislakewood.com
Gerri has been at Oasis for the past 20 years. Married to Richard for almost 50 years and loves attending church with her children and grandchildren. In her spare time, Gerri enjoys reading and doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She considers it a privilege to work in the office of Oasis. If you have financial questions about a giving statement or tax info please feel free to reach out to her via email.
Shannon Swaggerty
Kids Ministry Director | shannon@oasislakewood.com
Shannon and her husband Ben followed God's direction and moved from Colorado to Washington in early 2017. They have been attending Oasis ever since. Shannon has been involved in many areas, including the coffee shop, youth, and children's ministries. Shannon and Ben have one son, Egan, born in February 2020. Shannon owns a photography business and enjoys caring for her growing plant collection, music, baseball, and meeting new people!
Ben Swaggerty
Worship Pastor | ben@oasislakewood.com
Ben and his wife Shannon followed God's direction and moved from Colorado to Washington in early 2017. Ben has a heart for leading worship at Oasis, but he and his wife have been involved in many areas, including the coffee shop, video and online, and the children's ministry. They have one son, Egan, who was born in February of 2020. Ben and Shannon enjoy music, photography, baseball, and meeting new people!
Pat Downey
Elder | pat@oasislakewood.com
Pat and his wife Jill, along with their son Jackson, have attended Oasis for 17 years. Active in many ministries and programs, Oasis has been a great place to put down roots and grow. During the week, Pat supports contractors, builders, company representatives and architects around the Western US. Snow skiing since 1983, Pat was once racing down the ski slopes, but now volunteers with the National Ski Patrol at Crystal Mountain. Summer afternoons Pat and Jill can be found kayaking around the Sound. Knowing and trusting that we have hope in the middle of struggles, Phillipians 4:13 is an important verse to Pat.
Don Schenk
Elder | don@oasislakewood.com
Don and Richenda have been married for 38 years and have three adult children. They have been attending Oasis for 33 years. During these past 33 years, Don and Richenda have served on several ministries: young adult leaders, and lead home groups. Richenda leads women's bible studies and women's special events. Richenda has been serving as a deacon for the last ten years. Don serves on the worship team running the soundboard. Don enjoys teaching Taekwondo and working on computers. Don and Richenda enjoy spending time with their four grandkids and going for walks. Don works in the IT field for a local company.
Don's favorite chapter of the bible is Romans 12.
Todd Obergfell
Elder | todd@oasislakewood.com
Todd and his wife Jody, of 25 years, along with their son and daughter, Jackson and Rylie, have been a part of the Oasis Church family since 2005.
Todd has served the church in various ways over the years including children’s ministries and the worship team.
Jody and Rylie currently serve in the children’s ministries and son Jackson has also played guitar on the worship team.
Todd has been a home inspector in the western Washington area now for over 25 years. When not at work, he and his wife enjoy boating out on the cool blue waters of the Puget Sound and spending time at the beach with family.
Todd loves all things sports, both playing and watching and his words to live by are “Greater is he that is in you than he who is in the world!”
Jackson Downey
Facilities Manager/Worship Assistant | jackson@oasislakewood.com
Jackson has grown up at Oasis Church from our children’s ministry to a staff member and has been attending Oasis for 16 years. He works in the worship department as well as managing the facilities around campus. Jackson loves watching and playing soccer in his free time, as well as being involved on stage as a part of the worship team on Sundays.
Ethan Crane
Communications Director | Ethan@oasislakewood.com
Ethan grew up in a military family living in many places in the US and Europe. The military brought him to JBLM in 2020 and he has been serving at Oasis since! Ethan loves to play guitar and sing on the worship team and on his own. He also enjoys reading books about history and playing Hockey and Basketball.