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OCC's Leadership Teams
The Elders:
Terry Gugger (lead pastor)
Terry, and his wife Jennifer, came to OCC in Novemebr 2006. Terry graduated from Taylor University with a degree in Biology/Pre-med. Upon graduation, he continued his education at Taylor and additionally through Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Terry served as a part-time assistant pastor in Marion, IN and then spent 5 years as an associate pastor outside Buffalo, NY. Jennifer works part-time as a nurse at CVH, and spends the remainder of her time homeschooling their three children and supporting Terry in ministry.
 Kurt Savage
Kurt and wife Helen, have 4 children; Brianne, JZ, Capri and Colt. Having lived in this area for their entire lives, they enjoy the outdoors and just about all sports that can be played outside. When not at church or school, you will find Kurt generally with his family in the woods hunting, shooting, riding, or just relaxing. Kurt grew up in Nezperce, attended college at LCSC and began teaching math, health, and P.E. at Orofino High School in 1977. He has been a maniac as he has taught and coached for over 30 years. Along with being an "elder" of the church, you will find Kurt leading the Sr. High youth as well as mixing up pancakes on Wednesday mornings with the OCC breakfast club. His favorite book of the Bible is James, favorite actor is John Wayne and his favorite food is dessert.
 Dan Wayt
Dan, originally from Minnesota, was transplanted in the Clearwater region in the mid 60's. He retired from the Camas Prairie Railroad and now devotes his time to being a husband, father to 5 children, grandpa to 10 grandchildren, and an elder at OCC. Dan's ministry is in the discipleship/mentor/servant capacity. Dan and his wife, Tami, both have a "hard knocks" testimony and have a passion for outreach to the elderly and youth of their community. When not involved in "retired guy activities," Dan enjoys fishing, hunting, archery, and cooking.
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