Ministry Team

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. - Philippians 1:6 (NLT)

Rev. John Wood

Interim Lead Pastor

With over 40 years in local church ministry, John is passionate about helping people think, live, and love like Jesus. He has served in small, medium, and large churches, focusing on disciple making, community building, family strengthening, and leadership development. Ordained in The Wesleyan Church and a graduate of United Wesleyan College, he is also a certified Myers-Briggs presenter. Alongside his wife, Becci, he leads weeklong retreats for ministry leaders through SonScape Retreats. When he’s not engaged in ministry, he enjoys spending time with his kids and grandkids, motorcycle rides, hiking, photographing nature, and the occasional cliff jump.

Rev. Doug Studaker

Congregational Life Pastor

Pastor Doug has been appointed to the Lakeport Wesleyan ministry team since 2012. Doug was ordained in 2008. He is married to his best friend and teammate in ministry, Connie. They have 2 adult children, daughter Harmony Marie and son and daughter-in-law, Doug II and Tricia. They have 2 grandchildren James and Kaitlin. Doug's hobbies are exercise, following the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and Michigan State Spartans. He is also a huge fan of his family. Pastor Doug ministers through our weekly Recovery Bible Study, through caring for shut-ins, and through hospital visitations.