DEACON STRUCTURE
The deacon ministry at OBC is focused on meeting the needs of our church by way of four ministry teams – Mercy, Outreach, Worship Support Service, Operations, and the Deacon Leadership Team. Nearly 30 men who meet the biblical qualifications of a deacon, commit to three-year terms of faithfully serving our church and supporting the vision and efforts of the Shepherding Team and staff.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Leadership Team focuses on the development, training, accountability, recruitment, and support of the Deacon Teams.
Mercy
The Mercy Ministry Team focuses on the care and visitation for the widow, grieving, homebound, and elderly OBC members in need. This team actively recruits non-deacon members to aid in this ministry.
Worship SERVICE SUPPORT
The Worship Service Support Team focuses on the production and logistics of our Sunday Services, including Chair setup, Audio/Visual, Communion, Guest Services, Baptisms, and Security monitoring during services.
Operations
The Operations team oversees the upkeep and beautification of OBC’s physical property, including buildings, grounds, transportation, and information technology.
MEET THE DEACONS
LEADERSHIP TEAM
zach mellinger
Zach and his wife Christine have four children - Judah, Grace, Joella, and Naomi and have been members since 2011. Zach has previously served in the deacon ministry and currently serves in Kids Connection. Zach and Christine attend the OnTrack Sunday Bible Study.
ALEX REVELL
Alex and Kaela have been attending Ogletown since 2019 and have a daughter named Clara. Alex serves on the chair setup team at Ogletown. Alex and Kaela attend the Gospel & Culture Sunday Bible Study and the Roland/Taylor Community Group.
JOHN STONKUS SR
John and his wife, Angela, have four adult children - Amanda, John, Alyssa, and their youngest Katie, who went to be with the Lord this past year. They have been members since 2001. John has previously served as a deacon on the operations team, and currently helps lead the International Student Ministry at Ogletown.
OPERATIONS TEAM
STEVE LEE
Steve became a member at Ogletown in 2016. Steve has previously served through the children’s ministry, while currently serving on a guest services team and leading the Young Adults/Post College Bible Study and attends the Verse-by-Verse SBS class. Steve and his wife, Alexis, were married in 2021.
ALEX MEAD
Alex and Megan have been members at Ogletown since 2016 and have two children: Addison and CJ. Alex has served on the Security Team, Chair Setup Team, and in Kids Connection. Alex and Megan are leaders in Student Ministry on Sunday mornings and host a Community Group.
Evan Hollins
Evan and his wife Patricia have two sons–Carlisle and Sterling. Evan has been a member at Ogletown since 2015. While serving at Ogletown, Evan has also served as a volunteer Young Life leader since moving to Delaware. Evan and Patricia are leaders in Student Ministry and host a community group.
Mike Peffley Sr.
Mike and Terri have been members at Ogletown since 2018 and have four children: Abbigael, Michael Jr., Jacob, and Andrew. Mike has served on the Livestream Team and Chair Setup Team. Mike and Terri co-lead the Peffley/Spruill Community Group.
MERCY MINISTRY TEAM
PHILIP GABLE
Philip and his wife Savannah have been members at Ogletown since 2020 and have two children: Peter and Bethany. Philip and Savannah serve in Kids Connection and help lead Greenroom on Sunday mornings.
JOHN KATER
John and his wife Tammy have been attending Ogletown since 1995, and have two children, Nick and Jill. John has served in a variety of capacities at Ogletown, including the Stewardship Committee and overseeing the offering for the Sunday services. John serves as a teacher in the 4-year-olds room in Kids Connection during the Sunday Bible Study hour.
WORSHIP SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM
CHASE LOCKARD
Chase and his wife Carmen have been attending Ogletown since 2013 and have a 13-month-old daughter, Emilene. Chase has served previously as a deacon, on the property committee, and currently serves on the security team. Chase and Carmen attend the Next Steps Sunday Bible study and the Robinson/Speed Community Group.
STEVE PINNIZZOTTO
Steve and his wife, Karly, have two children, Claire and Owen. They became members at Ogletown in 2022. Steve currently serves in Kids Connection, and attends the Gospel and Culture Sunday Bible Study as well as the Robinson/Speed Community Group.
ADAM RICHWINE
Adam and his wife, Paula, have been members at Ogletown since 2010 and have four boys: Elim, Keller, Calvin, and Jesse. Adam has served on the Worship Team, Audio/Visual Team, Livestream Team, in Kids Connection, and served previously as a deacon. Adam and Paula attend the OnTrack Sunday Bible Study.
ROB ROFF
Rob and Amy have been members at OBC since 2019 and have three children: Luke, Jack,
and Caroline. Rob serves on the Audio/Visual Team, in Kids Connection, and assists with
setup for Baptisms. Rob and Amy attend the OnTrack Sunday Bible Study and the Peffley/Spruill Community Group.
NATE SWEETMAN
Nate and his wife, Heidi, have five children - Calvin, Hannah, Levi, Eden, and Shiloh. They became members at Ogletown in 2022. Nathan has served in Kids Connection though Club 617, and attends the Gospel and Culture Sunday Bible Study.
BEN WENDLE
Ben has been a member at Ogletown since 2015 shortly after marrying his wife, Lexi, who has been a member since 2001. They have two daughters, Abigail and Emma. Ben currently serves on the Security Team.