Pastor Delbert Oatsvall | Senior Pastor
Since the church's beginning in 1854, Pastor Oatsvall is the longest serving pastor of First Baptist Church.
Pastor Oatsvall served as the Associate Pastor for two years before becoming the Senior Pastor in 2004. Prior to entering the ministry, the Oatsvalls had owned two businesses in New Lisbon. Through these businesses they forged many relationships with people in the area. These relationships have provided many opportunities of ministry over the years.
Pastor Oatsvall's love for the Lord, for the people of First Baptist Church, and for those in our surrounding communities is evidenced by his preaching and his faithful service.
Pastor and Mrs. Oatsvall have two children. Their daughter, Heather lives in Tennessee with her family. Their son, Paul lives in Wisconsin with his family.
Pastor Oatsvall served as the Associate Pastor for two years before becoming the Senior Pastor in 2004. Prior to entering the ministry, the Oatsvalls had owned two businesses in New Lisbon. Through these businesses they forged many relationships with people in the area. These relationships have provided many opportunities of ministry over the years.
Pastor Oatsvall's love for the Lord, for the people of First Baptist Church, and for those in our surrounding communities is evidenced by his preaching and his faithful service.
Pastor and Mrs. Oatsvall have two children. Their daughter, Heather lives in Tennessee with her family. Their son, Paul lives in Wisconsin with his family.
Pastor Jim Appel | Assistant Pastor
In June of 2016, FBC extended the call to Pastor Appel to begin serving under Pastor Oatsvall as the Assistant Pastor. He and his family arrived a month later and have been joyfully serving since then.
Pastor Appel enjoys working with the young people of the church and the surrounding communities. It is his desire to see them grounded in the Scriptures and to “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
The Appels have 3 children: Makaria, James, & Titus.
Pastor Appel enjoys working with the young people of the church and the surrounding communities. It is his desire to see them grounded in the Scriptures and to “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
The Appels have 3 children: Makaria, James, & Titus.