Meet the team
Our Lead Pastor
STEPHEN OWEN
Pastor Stephen is a born and raised south sound native. Growing up in a local church his heart is to see others come to Jesus. Stephen and Karen met in their home church and have been married for 16 years. They have three children; Brody, Libby and Kelby. Stephen is a Northwest University graduate, ordained as an Assembly of God minister and even a licensed commercial journeyman plumber. The Owen family loves road trips, camping, kite flying at the beach, Tacoma Rainiers Baseball and spending time with others.
Our team
MELISSA LUSTICA
Office Administrator |
Melissa started coming to Oasis in 2010. She is married to Nevio and they have two girls, Jayden and Amaya. Her hobbies are crafting, spending quality time with loved ones, and spending time in the outdoors. Melissa not only works at Oasis Church, but is also volunteers for as much as she can. She loves her church.
ASHLEY KIRBY
Children's Director |
Ashley has been coming to Oasis since she was 5 years old. She has served in our Children's Ministry since she was able to and is in school to become an elementary school teacher with a dual license in special education. She is married, has a 4 year old little boy and one on the way. Her love for teaching is evident in all she does.
BEN SWAGGERTY
Worship/Online Director |
Ben and his wife Shannon followed God's direction and moved from Colorado to Washington in early 2017. They have been a wonderful addition to our Oasis family and their passion for helping people is obvious in all they do.
TRAVIS REEDY
Youth Director |
Travis Reedy is a full time student at Pacific Lutheran University, majoring in religion and theology. Travis has had many years of youth leadership before but he was called to Oasis to serve as the youth director. He is able to better live out this call with the support of his family, friends and girlfriend. In his free time, Travis enjoys running, eating, hunting and even flying kites competitively! Travis has a call on his life to become a lead pastor in the future and we are so excited that he is on the team.
Gerri Moorhead
Book Keeper |
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.