our Pastors
Donnie Shinholser
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Pastor Donnie ShinholserPastor Donnie serves as the Lead Pastor of Live Oak Church of God, where he is passionate about helping people experience the transforming love of Jesus Christ. With over 28 years of pastoral leadership, he is known for his passion for Jesus, biblical teaching, and vision for building a Christ-centered community.
Pastor Donnie brings a real-life application to his messages. He believes the local church is God's instrument to bring hope, healing, and restoration to the world and is committed to equipping others to grow in faith and serve with purpose. Pastor Donnie's wife and partner in ministry is Leah Shinholser. Donnie and Leah are the proud parents of Zakary Shinholser, Rebecka and her spouse Caleb Griffin, Alyssa Shinholser, and their fur baby, Daisy Rey. Outside of ministry, Pastor Donnie enjoys hunting, fishing and college football. |
Pastor Leah ShinholserLeah Shinholser is a passionate worship leader, playwright, and speaker whose love for Jesus overflows in worship through song. She is the Worship Arts Pastor at Live Oak Church of God where she and her husband, Donnie, serve as Lead Pastors.
Leah’s passion is to take people to a place where they can hear and feel the heartbeat of God. To discover a real experience in the presence of a God that changes everything. She invites you to enter into a life of worship with her and experience the freedom and joy that comes when you submit your life to Him. Pastors Donnie and Leah are proud parents of their amazing children, Zakary, Becka & Caleb, Alyssa, and their adorable pup, Daisy Rey. |
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Leah Shinholser
Worship Arts Pastor
Worship Arts Pastor