Rev. Jeff Larson
Jeff serves as OCC’s Senior Minister. A native of Saskatchewan, Canada, Jeff has spent 20 years working in ministry in a variety of areas. He met his wife, Chandra, at a Christian summer camp in Arkansas, they lived and worked in Chihuahua, Mexico with a mission organization, and then spent 8 years at a church in Texas before coming to OCC. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Jeff wants OCC to be a place that walks with people on life’s journey, helps people pursue faith in freedom, and gives people hope and purpose through the unconditional love of God for us. Jeff and Chandra have three kids – Anders (17), Adeline (15), and AJ (13).
Rev. Rob Fredrickson
Rob serves as OCC’s Associate Minister, with particular focus on the areas of outreach and youth ministry. A graduate of Garrett-Evangelical Seminary and a lifelong congregationalist, Rob has worked in youth ministry since 1986—mixing lively, fun activities with challenging spiritual reflection and engaging service projects – and oversees OCC’s involvement in the community and beyond.
DANNY ELLIS
Danny Ellis serves as OCC’s Music Director, directing the OCC choir weekly, filling in as the summer pianist, and performing special music regularly. A Florida native, Danny spent time in California before doing his degree in vocal performance at Iowa State University and his masters of vocal performance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Danny is also an accomplished pianist and teaches piano and voice lessons at Ellis Music Studios in Menomonee Falls.
Lori Dominiczak
Lori serves as OCC’s organist/pianist, a position she has held since the formation of OCC in 1983. Lori received her music training at Drake University and the University of Kansas, and has served as organist for many churches over the past 45+ years. She brings a variety of musical styles to the worship service, from classical to contemporary, and accompanies the choir and other musicians or soloists throughout the church year.
Liz Decker
Liz serves as OCC’s Children’s Director, known as Joyous Journey. Liz loves ministering to children and sharing the love of God with them through the caring, supportive environment of Joyous Journey. Liz also works in the OCC nursery and works full time with 18-month old children at a child care center in the area. Liz and her daughter Sarah have been part of the OCC family for many years.
