Meet Our Volunteer Board

Director | Andrew Jansen

Andrew is the Middle School Pastor at University Christian Church located in Manhattan, KS. He has a decade of vocational youth ministry experience. He served on the Oasis Board as a member since 2022 and transitioned into the director role in 2024. Andrew attended Oasis as a youth student, as a college volunteer, and as a youth pastor bringing students. It has been a dream of his to work behind the scenes with the Oasis Conference since volunteering as a student at Manhattan Christian College.

Favorite Bible Verse - James 2:18

Assistant Director | Kaleb Hansen

Kaleb is an Admissions Counselor at Manhattan Christian College, he has grown up attending The Oasis Student Conference. He is a recent alum of Manhattan Christian College with a degree in Youth Ministry. He has a great passion for serving the youth and strives to help them develop a deep rooted relationship with Jesus.

Manhattan Christian College Representative | Allie Hammack

Allie is on staff in the retention department at Manhattan Christian College. She was previously the Director of Admissions and works closely with students on campus at Manhattan Christian College. Allie has served on the Oasis Board since 2020. Allie has been involved in ministry for many years and loves to help students strengthen their relationship with Jesus.

Treasurer | Jack Sweaney

Jack serves as a Business Pastor at University Christian Church in Manhattan, KS. Jack is a new member to the board and has taken over as treasurer. Jack enjoys spreadsheets and math - which is great! Jack is a fanatic of all things bacon, an extremely humble and hard working member of our board.

Dauson Whiteley | Secretary

Dauson is the Youth & Children’s Pastor at Abilene First Christian Church in Abilene, KS. Dauson is currently an MCC online student expanding his knowledge in ministry. Dauson has grown up attending the Oasis Conference and is excited for the experience students will have at Oasis. He brings his youth students and loves getting to be behind the scenes serving on the Oasis Board.

Thomas Lazarus | Board Member

Thomas is a Data Analyst. He serves in many capacities at University Christian Church in Manhattan, KS. Thomas is a cross country running enthusiast and enjoys quality time with a good board game and friends. Thomas is a new addition the Oasis Board and fully believes in its mission in fueling and sending students in Jesus name.

Jason Schmidt | Board Member

Jason is our veteran youth minister on the board. He has served in youth ministry for 27 years. Wow! He is currently the Senior Pastor and Youth Pastor at Oakley Christian Church in Oakley, KS. Jason has been involved with Oasis for several years and is a plethora of knowledge when in comes to youth ministry and all that it entails. Jason loves seeing the church and His people grow in their relationship Him.

Favorite Bible Verse : 2 Peter 3:9

Kevin Dickenson | Board Member

Kevin is the Youth Pastor at Lamar Christian Church in Lamar, CO. Kevin studied youth ministry at Manhattan Christian College. He is a new member to the Oasis Board. Kevin is a big hunting fan, and specifically likes to bow hunt. Kevin brings a great new energy to the Oasis Board and helps us relate to our younger generations.

Dak Shurts | Board Member

Dak is the Youth Pastor at Crestview Christian Church in Manhattan, KS. Dak is an alum of Manhattan Christian College and coached the reigning Flag Football Champions of The Oasis Student Conference. He loves spending time with his family and hunting. Dak is our resident youth games and tournament expert, he loves creating and executing youth group games.

Cassie Miller | Board Member

Cassie is in Student Ministry for almost 4 years now. She serves at Westside Family Church in Lenexa, KCK. Cassies serves because teenagers aren’t the next generation, they are the NOW generation. I love students and want to see them live for Jesus & impact His Kingdom.

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 John 4:8-12