About Ocoee Oaks

Our Mission

Ocoee Oaks is a loving church led by the Holy Spirit through the congregation. We are a diverse congregation representing people from a variety of backgrounds, nations, races, and ages. We base our worship services on biblical teachings applied to today’s challenges in a blended worship format.

We have a heart for our neighbors and community and believe that, above all else, we are to Love God and Love People. And through demonstrating that Love, being in community, and learning together, we can fulfill the Great Commission of making disciples for the transformation of the world.

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Ministry Lead Team

 

Contact Don at 407-293-0700 or dthalmann@ocoeeoaks.org

DON THALMANN
Lead Pastor

Don attended Saginaw Valley State University where he earned his BBA in Industrial Management & Business Management and his MBA in Finance.

Prior to joining the leadership team at Ocoee Oaks, Don spent 28 years in retail and industrial management with Franklin Covey, Eaton Manufacturing, and Sprint.

Among Don's spiritual gifts are serving through administration, leadership and teaching.

Don's passion for ministry arises from the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people.

Don's favorite Bible verse is 2 Timothy 1:7, "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self discipline."

 
 
 

Contact Pamella at 407-293-0700 or cgoff@ocoeeoaks.org

Pamella Sheffield
Lay Pastor

Pamella graduated from Pittsburgh Theology Seminary with an Associate’s degree and from Geneva College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree.  She is a Methodist Lay Pastor ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Pamella has served at Ocoee Oaks for over 20 years. 

Pamella is originally from Jamaica West Indies and lives in Orlando with her family.

Pamella's spiritual gifts include service and bringing the Word to others.

Pamella's favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight"

 
 
 

Contact Tracy at 407-293-0700 or twalker@ocoeeoaks.org

Tracy Walker
Minister of Children, Youth, and Young Families

Tracy is a transplant from Fort Worth, Texas. He serves a dual role as Director of After-school and Summer Camp programs for Kid’s Place.

Tracy attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.

Prior to joining the Ocoee Oaks staff, Tracy spent 30 years in technology in a variety of roles, including programmer, project manager, and data analyst. Most recently, he owned and operated a home restoration business that specialized in historical preservation.

Tracy’s spiritual gifts are teaching, leadership, and administration.

One of Tracy’s favorite bible verses is Ephesians 4:29 because he believes the words we use really do matter. We should always strive to build up one another.

 
 
 

Contact Charla at 407-293-0700 or cgoff@ocoeeoaks.org

Charla Goff
Church Administrator

Charla graduated from George Washington High School and West Virginia State University. Charla began her work life at Kanawha Valley Bank, and has also served at Second Presbyterian Church of Memphis, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Park Ridge Baptist Church, and has served at Ocoee Oaks for over 20 years.

Charla is originally from West Virginia and has two children and two grandchildren all of whom live in Orlando.

Charla's spiritual gift include administration and service.

Charla says: My passion for ministry comes when I witness a life being changed. Seeing God’s unending love at work and hope for their future.

Charla's favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."

 
 
 

Contact Jane at 407-293-6650 or janeadocoeeoaks@gmail.com

Jane Steele
Kid's Place Director

Jane joined the Ocoee Oaks staff in 2013 as a part-time teaching assistant. She then moved to the toddler room as a teacher, where she served for four years before transitioning to Assistant Director and then Director. Jane has an Associate of Science degree in Early Education.

She has also worked in human resources and spent time as a stay at home mom.

Jane says she is very comfortable talking to people about her faith and how it plays into her life each day.

A favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart,” because she can live true to it. The Lord will carry you each day if you trust and invite him into your heart and life.