Alex Dye
Lead Pastor
Alex grew up in West Liberty before heading off to college in Tennessee, then making his way to Indianapolis for inner city mission work. He came to Oak Grove in 2010 as the Associate Pastor and began his role as Lead pastor in 2020. Alex enjoys preaching, leading children’s programming, working in and with the community, and spending time with people of all ages. Alex holds a B.A. in Bible with emphasis on Preaching and Church Leadership from Johnson University in Knoxville, TN, and an MDiv. from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH. He has also completed graduate work in mental health and grief. Alex and his wife Erin met in high school at West Liberty-Salem. They have four children, Rivers, Eben, Junia, and Wren. When not working, Alex enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading, getting outdoors, and being physically active.
Audrey Jones
Church Administrator
Audrey lives just outside of Urbana, OH. She has worked at Oak Grove since August of 2020. Audrey and her husband Tim have 3 children: Sarah in Urbana , Luke in Delta, and Reed in West Liberty. They have been blessed with 7 grandchildren: Rylie, Isaac, Lissa, Eli, Avery, Loralye, and Clara. When not in the office, Audrey enjoys spending time with all of her family, reading, cooking, and all things camping.
Lara Shoemaker
Youth Coordinator
Lara began attending Oak Grove in 2011 after moving to the area to work at Adriel. She attended Eastern Mennonite University and The University of Denver, where she earned her Masters Degree in Social Work. She has worked in the community at Adriel and now at Community Health and Wellness Partners where she provides counseling services. While Lara initially thought West Liberty would be a short stop on her journey, God had other plans and she also met her husband Josh at Oak Grove. They now have 3 sons, Luke, Titus and Ian. Lara believes the youth of Oak Grove are not only the future of our congregation but an essential part of the vibrant, living body of Christ today. She began serving as the youth coordinator in 2021 and loves organizing meaningful experiences where youth can grow in their faith and their relationships with others in a safe and supportive environment.
