Our model of church leadership is based on Ephesians 4:11-13. We believe leaders are “given” to the church for the purpose of equipping Jesus’ followers to do ministry. We are all on mission together. Our leadership team consists of a bi-vocational pastoral staff, and a core group of ministry leaders.
Decentralized Ministry
It is the commitment of Open House to be a relational place where all believers have the opportunity to join in the mission of God. The role of our pastoral staff in this is to be bi-vocational. This means that staff members and ministry overseers will seek employment outside the church for a portion of their financial needs. This is a strategic, missional choice.
Our Pastoral Staff
Mike Steele is our church-planting & co-teaching pastor. In his own words:
I am a devoted Jesus follower enjoying the journey of life with my beautiful wife Tara, daughter Isabella Rose, and community of faith. Follow me on Twitter.
Music - Jason Mraz, Jack, Johnson, Lifehouse, Bruce Cockurn
Movies & TV – Meet the Parents, Elf, Zoolander, Stargate: Atlantis, Heroes
Sports Teams – Go Cats! Go Colts!
Random Fact – I like to eat Pringles on my turkey sandwich. I know you wanted to know that!
Robby Payne is our worship & co-teaching pastor. In his own words:
I am on the journey, following after Jesus, learning what it means live as He’s shown and taught. On the way with me is my awesome wife, Tricia, and my soon-to-be-named baby. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook.
What I’m Listening To - David Crowder, Dave Matthews, Seabird, Mat Kearney
Favorite Movies - Dark Knight, Inception, Elf, Bruce Almighty
Shows I Watch - American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Seinfeld, Friends
I’m a Fan of – UK, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Cubs
Random Fact - I played the Tuba for 11 years!
