Rev. Timothy Oates
Pastor Tim and Shari Oates have been in the ministry since 1988. They are the proud parents of 4 boys.
The oldest three are in college and their youngest is a sophomore in high school.
Pastor
Tim graduated from Capital Bible College in May of 1988. He enjoys teaching the Word of God and
helping God’s revelation come alive in the lives of his congregation.
Shari graduated Bethany Bible College in 1980 earning a Multiple Studies Bachelor of Arts with
an emphasis on Early Education. She has been involved in Christian Education for the past ten
years. Shari is in her 6th year of teaching Pre-K at Capital Christian Preschool in Sacramento.
Shari plays the keyboard and sings with our worship music team.
MINISTERIAL PHILOSOPHY
TO INSTILL VISION… in God’s people to win the lost for his kingdom (Pr. 29:18)
“Where there is no VISION the people perish.”
TO EQUIP… the body for the “work of the ministry” based on Ephesians 4:11-13. This would
mean a strong emphasis on Pentecostal preaching, teaching and training in discipleship.
TO LET GOD BE GOD… Miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit should not be discouraged
or discontinued from a meeting where it follows the scriptural order as outlined in
I Corinthians chapters 12 - 14.
FREEDOM TO WORSHIP GOD… there is a wind of praise and worship moving through the
churches like never before. Congregations all over America are hungry to express their
love to their Savior. Revival is coming to churches that know how to worship in freedom
and liberty (II Corinthians 3:17)
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is LIBERTY.”
PRAYER…this is vital to the church’s survival and growth. I want to lead the way in my
own life, personally, by committing quality time in intercessory prayer for the spiritual
strongholds which bring a city into bondage.
COUNSELING… to give biblical guidance in the areas of: finances, moral and ethical issues
also behavior, marital relationships, substance abuse . . . etc., with the purpose of
reconciling people to Christ our Lord.
DISCIPLESHIP… I believe it’s been proven by many healthy, successful churches, that small
support groups are essential to effective congregational development. Doing a program
just to do it, isn’t good enough. We need to ask, “does it reach the different components
which make up true discipleship, which makes for strong Christians and ultimately a
strong church?”
MISSIONS… the heart beat of the 1st century church was missions and I think it still should
be today. Primarily, because the missions of the church has not changed. We are still
commanded by scripture to, “GO and preach the word in all nations.”
PRIORITIES… first God, second my wife and family, thirdly the people of God. We can no
way fulfill this divine order without being led and empowered by God’s spirit.
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About Our Pastor
Rev. Timothy Oates
Pastor Tim and Shari Oates have been in the ministry since 1988. They are the proud parents of 4 boys.
The oldest three are in college and their youngest is a sophomore in high school.
Pastor
Tim graduated from Capital Bible College in May of 1988. He enjoys teaching the Word of God and
helping God’s revelation come alive in the lives of his congregation.
Shari graduated Bethany Bible College in 1980 earning a Multiple Studies Bachelor of Arts with
an emphasis on Early Education. She has been involved in Christian Education for the past ten
years. Shari is in her 6th year of teaching Pre-K at Capital Christian Preschool in Sacramento.
Shari plays the keyboard and sings with our worship music team.
MINISTERIAL PHILOSOPHY
TO INSTILL VISION… in God’s people to win the lost for his kingdom (Pr. 29:18)
“Where there is no VISION the people perish.”
TO EQUIP… the body for the “work of the ministry” based on Ephesians 4:11-13. This would
mean a strong emphasis on Pentecostal preaching, teaching and training in discipleship.
TO LET GOD BE GOD… Miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit should not be discouraged
or discontinued from a meeting where it follows the scriptural order as outlined in
I Corinthians chapters 12 - 14.
FREEDOM TO WORSHIP GOD… there is a wind of praise and worship moving through the
churches like never before. Congregations all over America are hungry to express their
love to their Savior. Revival is coming to churches that know how to worship in freedom
and liberty (II Corinthians 3:17)
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is LIBERTY.”
PRAYER…this is vital to the church’s survival and growth. I want to lead the way in my
own life, personally, by committing quality time in intercessory prayer for the spiritual
strongholds which bring a city into bondage.
COUNSELING… to give biblical guidance in the areas of: finances, moral and ethical issues
also behavior, marital relationships, substance abuse . . . etc., with the purpose of
reconciling people to Christ our Lord.
DISCIPLESHIP… I believe it’s been proven by many healthy, successful churches, that small
support groups are essential to effective congregational development. Doing a program
just to do it, isn’t good enough. We need to ask, “does it reach the different components
which make up true discipleship, which makes for strong Christians and ultimately a
strong church?”
MISSIONS… the heart beat of the 1st century church was missions and I think it still should
be today. Primarily, because the missions of the church has not changed. We are still
commanded by scripture to, “GO and preach the word in all nations.”
PRIORITIES… first God, second my wife and family, thirdly the people of God. We can no
way fulfill this divine order without being led and empowered by God’s spirit.
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