OUR LEADERSHIP

The Leadership Team of Otterbein Church is made up of the Board of Elders, the Management Oversight Team, the Pastors, and Staff. Following is an overview of our organizational structure and those who serve in various leadership roles.

Pastors & Staff

The pastors and staff are responsible for the day-to-day ministry of the church. They provide oversight for equipping and supporting ministry leaders and volunteers.

Dave Besecker

Pastor of Music, Worship & Pastoral Care

Rick Duesler

Executive Director of Administration

Linda Etter

Office Manager

Caleb Fuller

Worship Leader

Mark Green

Pastor of Adult & Family Ministries

John Hoffman

Pastor of Pastoral Care

Dwight Karkan

Pastor of Youth Ministries

Amanda Myers

Director of Children's Ministries

Mike Newman

Senior Pastor

Dirk Small

Pastor of Local2Global

Greg Stoner

Director of Facilities

Beth Swankler

Director of Communications & Graphic Design

Board of Elders

The Board of Elders is the highest governing authority in the church regarding spiritual accountability and care of the congregation. They are also responsible for the affirmation or appointment of all ministry positions in the church. The following is a list of our Elders.

Larry Alexander

Chairman

Vince Boyd

Stacey Dove

John Hoffman

John Horton

Dale Jones

Mike Newman

Management Oversight Team

The Management Oversight Team is the highest governing authority in the church regarding the business affairs of the church including finance, personnel, and property. They are also responsible for appointing the Elder Selection Committee which selects persons to serve as Elders in the church. The following is a list of our current MOT members.

Jeff Baker

Adam Donius

Rick Duesler

John Horton

Chairman

Dale Jones

Mike Newman

Richard O'Hara

Daryl Warrenfeltz