Jason Schmidt, Lead Minister
Jason came to OCC in May of 1998, having graduating from Manhattan Christian College. He has served at Oakley Christian Church for the past twenty six years as a youth minister and associate minister and has been called to be the Lead Minister of OCC as of October 4, 2021. Jason has a passion for teaching youth as well as adults. Hi favorite Bible verse is 2 Peter 3:9 and he loves watching God work in people’s lives.
He and his wife Wendy have been married for 28 years and have four children.
Dillon Salmans, Youth Minister
Dillon came to OCC in June of 2025 from South Carolina. He is originally from Hoxie, Kansas.
Dillon’s favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:21. “What I love most about ministry is building real relationships and walking through life with them. Whether it’s sharing laughs, having honest conversations, or growing together in our faith, there’s something powerful about showing up consistently and doing life side by side. Ministry to me isn’t just about teaching—it’s about being there, listening, and pointing everyone to Jesus through everyday moments.”
Dillon and his wife Serena have been married for 11 years and have 5 young children.
