New to the ministry team in 2021 is Interim Pastor, Dr. Chris Stapper. Dr. Stapper also serves as Vice President of Mission & Finance at Stark College and Seminary in Corpus Christ, TX.

His role at Coastal Oaks in preparing this church for our next Senior Pastor will involve preaching weekly, meeting with and encouraging ministry leaders, & looking for places where ministry alignment is needed.

Dr. Stapper is married to Erin and has two kids, Emma & Caedmon, and lives in Flour Bluff, TX. He will be finishing up his interim work with us toward the end of May or early June 2021.

Laura Brotzman joined the team at Coastal Oaks Church in November 2020 as Financial Secretary and Receptionist, bringing her ~10 years of experience in professional human resources to benefit the work of the local church. 

Laura has 2 grown daughters, multiple "bonus kids," & in her free time she enjoys reading and riding her Harley.

Brandon joined the team at Coastal Oaks in Oct. '19 in the role of custodian, taking care of the week-to-week cleaning responsibilities between worship gatherings & other events.  He also volunteers on our Worship Team as a sound tech a couple of times a month.

Brandon is a recent high school graduate, an Eagle Scout, & enjoys serving with his hands.

Glenda officially joined the Coastal Oaks team in September 2015 in an interim position & has since taken on the role of Children's Ministry Director, in which she works alongside a team of dedicated volunteers to lay a solid foundation in Christ for kids birth - 5th grade.  Her desire for children is for them to know intimately the love of God and learn to love the Bible.

Glenda and her husband, Mark, have been married since 1991, & have one adult daughter.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Administrator Certificate, Child Care World Wide Institute (2007)

Billy joined the Coastal Oaks team in September 2015 as an intern in Student Ministry before becoming our Student Ministry Director in July 2016.  Billy's primary desire is to build teams & craft environments to help students lay a foundation for becoming lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.   He grew up in Rockport, came to faith in Christ through the student ministry here at Coastal Oaks, & is now living out what he believes God has called him to do - to take the Gospel to jr. high & high school students. In 2021, Billy accepted an area director position with Fellowship of Christian Athletes which will serve to further the call of God in Billy's life.

Billy married his high school sweetheart, Cayla, in 2012, & he enjoys disc golf and Houston Texan football.

Andy joined the team at Coastal Oaks in 2008 as Associate Pastor to Students, then transitioned to his current role in 2018.  He leads the worship & facilities teams at Coastal Oaks, utilizing his background in worship leadership to craft authentic worship experiences, & his experience in public school construction/maintenance to keep the facilities at Coastal Oaks running smooth.

Andy is a graphic/web/print designer, guitar junkie, photographer, childhood cancer survivor, & baseball fan.  Andy & his wife, Mary, were married in 2002 & they have three daughters.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts, East Texas Baptist University (2002)

Certificate of License (2007)

Prepare/Enrich Marital Preparedness Certification (2013)

Certificate of Ordination (2015)