A Note on How We Are Built
How Leadership
Works atLove Church
We believe clarity is a form of care. This structure has been here from the beginning. We just have not made it visible enough. This page exists to change that, because the more you see, the more confidence you can have.
A Note From Leadership
Structure Serves People
We are in a season of significant growth, and we do not take that lightly. Growing through a leadership transition is rare, and we believe it is a sign of genuine health in this church. As we continue into this next chapter, we want to make sure you have a clear picture of how Love Church is governed. We believe clarity is caring, and the people who call this place home deserve to see the structure that has always been here. What follows is an honest, straightforward look at our leadership teams, what each one does, and why we are built this way. Questions are always welcome. You can reach a pastor or board member directly at [email protected].
At a Glance
The Structure
The Finance Team provides financial oversight across all levels. It does not direct ministry.
Each Team, Explained
Who Serves & What They Do
Board of Directors
Governing & Accountability Team
- Michael O'Connell
- Todd Doxzon
- Denise Doxzon
- Frank Ramseur
- Jerry Sander
Responsible For
- Spiritual and organizational oversight
- Accountability at the highest level
- Major organizational decisions
- Pastoral oversight
- Long-term health of the church
Not Responsible For
- Daily ministry operations
- Directing programs or staff
- Week-to-week logistics
Directional Leadership Team
Vision & Strategic Direction
- Mike O'Connell
- Todd Doxzon
- Denise Doxzon
- Adam Deidel
- Kap Chatfield
- Rachel Hawley
- Matt Jackson
Responsible For
- Church vision and direction
- Strategic planning
- Culture and values alignment
- Major ministry initiatives
- Alignment across ministries
Not Responsible For
- Governance authority
- Financial oversight decisions
- Campus operational execution
Campus Leadership Team
Ministry Execution Team
- Matt Jackson
- April Jackson
- Rachel Hawley
- Denise Doxzon
- Casey Reale
- Ben Norvig
- Tera Reelfs
- Caleb Grenz
- David Douglas
- Tamara McMillian
- Hector Centeno
Responsible For
- Carrying vision into ministry
- Pastoral care
- Departments and programs
- Volunteer leadership
- Weekly ministry operations
Not Responsible For
- Governance or board decisions
- Church-wide strategic direction
- Major financial decisions
Finance Team
Financial Stewardship Team
- Michael O'Connell
- Brett Elliott
- Mike Matlock
- Adam Deidel
- Rachel Hawley
- Todd Doxzon
Responsible For
- Reviewing budgets
- Financial accountability
- Stewardship oversight
- Financial recommendations
- Major financial review
Not Responsible For
- Day-to-day ministry leadership
- Directing staff or volunteers
- Vision or program decisions
The Reasoning
Why We Structure This Way
You may notice that several names appear across more than one team. That is intentional. It does not signal confusion in authority. It signals that some leaders carry responsibility in more than one area, the same way a business owner might sit on a board while also running operations. The teams exist because the purposes are different, even when the people overlap.
Accountability Requires Independence
A board that only includes staff is not a board. Our Board of Directors provides a layer of oversight that protects the church and its mission from any single point of failure.
Vision Requires Focus
The Directional Leadership Team exists so that strategic decisions are made by people close to the vision, not delegated to every layer of the organization.
Stewardship Requires Scrutiny
The Finance Team ensures that money decisions are reviewed, documented, and accountable. This is not bureaucracy. This is faithfulness with what we have been given.
Ministry Requires Proximity
The Campus Leadership Team exists because great vision falls apart without people close to the ground executing it with care and consistency every single week.
Common Questions
Clarity for Everyone Who Calls This Place Home
These are the questions people naturally have about how a church is governed. We want you to have clear answers.
Love Church is governed by a Board of Directors that provides independent oversight. The board holds the lead pastor accountable, makes major governance decisions, and ensures financial integrity. No single person runs this church without accountability to others.
Absolutely. Todd Doxzon founded Love Church and remains an active member of our Board of Directors. His involvement is not ceremonial. He participates in governance decisions and is a voice of wisdom and continuity in how this organization is led. This is a continuity story, not a departure story.
Love Church has a dedicated Finance Team made up of multiple people who review financial decisions together. No single person controls the church's finances. The team includes Brett Elliott and Mike Matlock, two lay business leaders from our congregation who bring independent financial expertise and serve with no pastoral staff role. This team meets regularly, reviews all major financial matters, and ensures that giving is handled with integrity and aligned with our mission.
The lead pastor is accountable to the Board of Directors. The board has the authority to address concerns, provide oversight, and make governance decisions independent of pastoral leadership. This structure is intentional and has been part of how Love Church operates from its beginning.
Because we believe clarity is caring. As we grow and build into the future, we want everyone who calls Love Church home to have a clear picture of how this organization is governed. This is not a response to a single moment. It is a commitment to the kind of transparency that healthy churches maintain as a rhythm, not just in seasons of pressure.
The Board of Directors exists precisely for that reason. Any concern about leadership, including the lead pastor, can be brought to a board member. The board takes that role seriously and has both the authority and the commitment to address legitimate concerns. You are also always welcome to reach us at [email protected].