ABOUT OAK HEIGHTS
WE BELIEVE...
* In the divine inspiration and authority of the Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments, as the supreme authoritative word of God, and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and Christian living.
* In the necessity of the new birth for entrance into God's Kingdom.
* In the importance of daily living Christ-honoring lives.
* In the church as a fellowship of believers.
* In the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
* In the reality of freedom in Jesus Christ.
* In the Great Commandment: "Love one another."
* In the Great Commission "Go and make disciples of all nations."
OUR MISSION
The purpose of Oak Heights Covenant Church is to glorify God by being a community-sensitive, person-involved church, which seeks to discover and develop everyone's full potential in Jesus Christ so we can serve and make Him known throughout Hutchinson and the world.
We will accomplish this through God's grace and by providing the following: 
* Care, nurture and support through small groups
* Celebrative and relevant worship experiences
* Life changing prayer and Biblical teaching
* Opportunities for meaningful relationships and outreach
* Discovery and development of each individual's abilities and talents for service
* Participation in the collective mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Todd Harris is a pastor/teacher and a people-person who delights in engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with warmth and energy to build unity in diversity in Christ’s Church. He is ordained to Word and Sacrament and studied at Regent College (seminary) in Vancouver, Canada. He also holds a Science undergraduate degree and a professional teaching degree, but it has been the school of new life in Christ that has been the most vital component of who Todd is today. Todd grew up in New England and has traveled extensively, even running a successful yacht design and survey business in Taiwan. He has taught in a Christian school, served as Christian Education director and elder, and pastored a 100-year old suburban church in Calgary, Alberta before coming with joy to Hutch. Todd is married to Mei-Li and they have three boys from Middle School to University. Seeing people come to Jesus in faith tremendously energizes Todd.
Kim Conrad is our Administrative Assistant/ Secretary. Kim and her husband, Dave, have been involved with Oak Heights since its beginning in 1993. They have three children ranging in age from elementary school to college.
Nancy Kruse joined the staff at Oak Heights Covenant Church as Music Director in April, 2006. She has many years of experience in music direction as worship team and choir director as well as worship planning. She has a master's degree from Fuller Seminary in theology and has used the degree in various ministry positions in churches in Minnesota, Colorado and Utah. Nancy enjoys diverse musical styles including traditional, classical, contemporary, gospel and global music. She enjoys using music to inspire others in worshiping God as well as encouraging the development and use of musical talents in people of all ages to the glory of God.
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