About Us
We are a member of the Australian Christian Churches (ACC).
River Oak Story and Values
The area of Oakey was originally established along Oakey Creek, named for the ‘river oak’ trees that lined its banks. River Oak Church honours this local history while carrying a heart for the Oakey community and a conviction that God is planting His people like great oak trees for His glory (Isaiah 61:3), planted by the river and prospering in each season (Psalm 1:3).
Refresh. Overflow. Community.
Planted by the river (the living, active, powerful presence of the Holy Spirit), we are refreshed in the presence of the Lord through faith in Jesus Christ. From this living stream, we overflow with life to those around us and grow together as a community made stronger, deeper and more resilient in Him.
Refreshed by the River, Overflowing with Life, growing together in Community.
Meet the Team
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Ps. Ben and Sandy Stubbs
Ps Ben and Sandy Stubbs have been in pastoral ministry as part of ACC for over 20 years. They have also worked in the areas of finance and teaching (respectively), utilising these giftings both for the local and church community.
They are vibrant, dynamic leaders who have a heart to see people saved, filled with the Holy Spirit, and become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ. Ps Ben is a powerful preacher who brings the Word of God to life, and Ps Sandy has a heart for worship and a deep desire to see children understand God's Word and grow in their faith. Ps Ben and Sandy have previously pastored in Rockhampton, Biloela, and Toowoomba, and are currently the senior pastors of Dalby Christian Family Church. They value family relationships and enjoy spending their downtime with their son, daughter-in-law, and two daughters.
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Ps. Peter and Rachelle Becker
Peter and Rachelle have served their local church since they were young. Peter in Kadina, South Australia, and Rachelle in Cannons Creek, New Zealand. They both have a heart for the local church and want to see it and the community that surrounds it thrive. This passion for the local church has seen Peter and Rachelle travel the world. Support churches in the Pacific, Asia and Africa through discipleship training and community projects. Peter and Rachelle served as campus pastors in Crows Nest for 4 years.
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Dave and Rosana Cooper
David and Rosana Cooper have been married for just over two years and live near the Oakey community. David is a proud owner of a local business, Coops QLD Construction. Rosana is involved in not-for-profit support agencies. Together they have seven children and five grandchildren. They are both very community-minded people who love to serve the Lord.
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Ps. Adam and Lisa Kingston
Adam and Lisa have a passion for serving together in ministry and have served their local church for over 25 years in various capacities. They currently serve as Associate Pastors with ACC credentials. They have a unified vision to share the life-giving knowledge of Jesus Christ, to encourage people to encounter the Holy Spirit and to disciple people into a deeper, richer relationship with Jesus. Adam, born and bred in country Queensland and Lisa, who has lived most of her life in a rural environment, together have a deep-seated love and passion for the bush and the people they encounter. Married since 1998, Adam and Lisa are the proud parents of three adult sons. When not at church, you will find them cheering on their boys at weekend sport, spending time on the farm or checking out the local coffee shops.
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Richard Briggs
Rick is Queensland born and bred and relishes the beauty of the rural lifestyle. His background in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Design has kept his technical interests alive and is complimented with his passion for music.
Having started music ministry as a teenager, he has served his local churches passionately from a young age and eagerly moved into any ministry role that was offered. Rick currently serves as the Creative Director at the local church and leads a men’s study group with a passion for exploring the Word.
Rick has always had a big vision for the local community, Australia and beyond. He is excited and expectant that God will move in a powerful and personal way in the local area. His heart is to see lives transformed, hearts aligned to the Father, changed by the love of Jesus’ resurrected life and being touched by the power of the Spirit of God.
Rick is a father of five, grandfather of two. If not on family time, or practicing music, he is exploring the bush and beach with family and mates. He is looking forward to seeing you at Oakey, ROC.
Who We Are
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Refresh (inward)
Transformation, restorative, discipleship, relaxed, resilient.
“Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19
Overflow (outward)
Pentecostal, Spirit-filled, vibrant, alive, joyful, fun, generous.
“They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” Psalms 1:3
Community (family)
Relational, family-focused, connection, multi-generational, engagement, safe place, authentic, welcoming, missional, outreach.
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
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We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It is accurate, authoritative and applicable to our everyday lives.
We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.
We believe that sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, as both God and man, is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross in our place, and rose again to prove His victory and empower us for life.
We believe that in order to receive forgiveness and the ‘new birth’ we must repent of our sins, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and submit to His will for our lives.
We believe that in order to live the holy and fruitful lives that God intends for us, we need to be baptised in water and be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit enables us to use spiritual gifts, including speaking in tongues, which is the initial evidence of baptism in the Holy Spirit.
We believe that God has individually equipped us so that we can successfully achieve His purpose for our lives, which is to worship God, fulfil our role in the Church and serve the community in which we live.
We believe that God wants to heal and transform us so that we can live healthy and prosperous lives in order to help others more effectively.
We believe that our eternal destination of either Heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised.