Leadership at Woodstock Bible Church
At Woodstock Bible Church, our leadership team is dedicated to serving Christ, guiding our church family, and supporting you in your faith journey. Whether you’re new here or a longtime member, we’re honored to walk alongside you. We’d love to connect—reach out anytime at elder@woodstockbiblechurch.org!
John Schlaefli III
Over the past two years, I have become increasingly concerned about the way that digital technology and social media are isolating us from each other. This concern has led me to more deeply appreciate the sense of community I feel when I’m at church.
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Being around other people and sharing their stories, their troubles, and their victories is an experience that just can’t be replicated online.
Even more, I’m moved by the example of Jesus, who humbled himself and took on flesh to live in community with His creation. May He continue to show us the way as we seek to embody his example!
Scott Stumetz
I moved to Portland in 1996 when I married my wife, Patti. Patti grew up in this church, and it was clear we’d start our life together at Woodstock Bible Church. We’ve raised our family here, and I’ve been part of this community ever since.
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Over the years, I’ve held different leadership roles in the church—from youth deacon and trustee to Bible class teacher. Now, I serve as an elder and a bi-vocational pastor. I’m so grateful and humbled to have the chance to serve this amazing group of believers.
As I look back and think ahead, I can truly testify to God’s goodness and faithfulness in my life. The road has not always been smooth, but God has always placed caution signs where needed.
As I look to the future of Woodstock Bible Church, our goal is to encourage and equip attendees to serve Christ, one another, and our community. The Bible teaches us to love Christ and to love others—and that’s exactly what WBC is all about.
If you’re interested in learning more about our church, I’d love to invite you to join us for a Sunday service. Everyone is welcome!
Johnny Yorga
God is active in our lives in 10,000 ways we may never see. Yet, knowing He is working all things for the good of His children and for His glory brings deep comfort. We are privileged to stand and witness His goodness unfolding before the world.
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The depth of pain Jesus bore—psychological, emotional, spiritual, social, and physical—reveals the immeasurable love He has for me. This love, and the profound satisfaction I have found in Him, are the foundation of my faith. For years, I searched for that satisfaction, embarking on a journey that shaped my understanding of life and God’s grace. Now, resting in it, I see the world with fresh eyes—filled with peace, gratitude, and renewed purpose.
It is a joy to serve as a Minister at Woodstock Bible Church. Like any city, Portland needs the light of the Gospel, yet its challenges are uniquely its own. My aim is to land theology on the ground of our culture, allowing the Spirit to work through His power and truth. My wife and I live expectantly of God’s goodness, and our growing family.
Corie Heath
One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 121, “I lift my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Maker of heaven and earth.” The beauty of creation and the peace it brings my soul is such a gift from the Lord.
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It’s something that I think about daily and choose to focus on. He created all these trees, lakes, rivers, mountains, sunsets, and flowers for our benefit, and I love how He used word pictures of nature in the Bible to help us understand life and Him. The Psalms are filled with them – Psalm 1:3 – “He is like a tree planted by streams of living water, which yields its fruit in due season and whose leaf does not wither – whatever they do prospers.” I find God’s faithfulness and steadfastness in His creation to be such a gift, and something I think on often.
My role in the church is Deacon of Worship. I enjoy playing piano, singing, cooking, traveling, researching family history, and spending time with my husband and three kids.
Ben Heath
Several spiritual principles I try to keep in mind are God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness for each of us. The following verses are a few examples that continue to help me in my life since they offer encouragement and hope.
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Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Psalm 51:1 “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.”
I have been attending Woodstock Bible Church since 1997 and married my wife at the church in 2000. My role as the Business Deacon started in 2019. My duties include working with the church trustees on various matters and coordination of funds. I am an owner of a local healthcare clinic and enjoy basketball, architecture, and traveling with my wife and three children.
Sharon Gavrilovic
In His scripture, God provides countless examples of His grace to broken individuals whom He calls His own and loves.
From Genesis we get a picture of God’s plan for redemption through Jesus.
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We witness Him working in the lives of individuals, who despite their sin, love the Lord, follow Him, and experience God’s forgiveness when they seek it. God is Faithful to fulfill His word. His promises and His grace extend to everyone who seeks Him. God is Sovereign and Faithful and He graciously gives me hope and peace.
I have been attending Woodstock Bible Church since 2000 and have served in various capacities in the church over the years. In 2021, I became the Deacon of Women’s Ministry. My role is to oversee committees created for the purposes of serving the church, the local community, as well as helping facilitate Christ-centered fellowship among the women.
I enjoy the outdoors, working on creative projects, and spending time with my family and friends.
David Scheuermann
I am continuously reminded that God calls us to live right and how that means to love God and love others. Ultimately, this means following what God leads me to do and then trusting Him with the outcome.
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Life is temporal and nothing of my strivings in this world matter for anything except to be used for God’s kingdom. No career pursuit, no education, no pleasure is worth anything if it is not for the sole purpose of inevitably being used by God, or having God use you through it.
I serve as the Youth Deacon at Woodstock Bible Church. In my spare time, I enjoy being out in the sun and heat and participating in activities like hiking, biking, running, playing sports, and being with people.