OASIS Leadership Team

The Board of Elders and their spouses provide strategic direction to ensure that we effectively accomplish our mission to "invite people into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ by ENGAGING with God, God's word, God's people and our neighbors."

Kent Edwards
Senior Pastor

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Bob Paine

Chris & Valerie Schluter
Treasurer

John & Lisa Silzel

The Ministry Team works collaboratively to help this ministry accomplish its mission in a fresh, relevant and effective manner.

David Chisum
Youth Pastor

David earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame, and a M.Div. from Talbot School of Theology. David has a wide range of pastoral experience and a strong desire to glorify Christ by reaching and discipling the people in our community.

David is committed to engaging and discipling the people in our community. He leads our Junior and Senior High Youth ministry and is excited to be part of the OASIS family.

Andrew Yang
Young Adults Pastor

Andrew is no stranger to SoCal. He was born in Diamond Bar, graduated from UC San Diego, and is a M.Div. student at Talbot School of Theology. Andrew's current studies are concentrated in the area of Pastoral Care and Counseling.

Andrew has an impressive history of effective leadership in a variety of church and para-church settings that includes significant international ministry experiences. He has distinguished himself as an insightful and innovative leader, specifically in the area of Young Adult ministries.

Andrew is passionate about reaching out to college students &young adults. His goal is to provide a place for people to discover their identities in Christ and to be
empowered by God to further His kingdom. He is excited about Young Adults @ OASIS!

Shayna Morgan
Children’s Ministries Coordinator

Shayna loves kids! Her goal is to help kids learn about God while experiencing His love.

Shayna Morgan is a graduate of California Baptist University, a credentialed California teacher and is working towards a Masters in Teaching at BIOLA University. She is married to Neil, loves teaching, children, and leading OASIS' children's ministry.

Karen Kasser
Women’s Ministries Coordinator

Karen currently serves as the Divisional Field Director for Stonecroft Ministries. She recently graduated with a Master of Arts degree from Talbot School of Theology in Biblical and Theological Studies.

Karen has been married, as well as divorced, she has parented as a wife, a single working mother, and as a step-mother which enables her to understand the myriad of challenges facing women today. She is thrilled about the opportunity to pursuing her heart’s desire at OASIS: to impassion women in their walk with Jesus so that they discover all He has in store for them!