Jerry Nelson
Senior Pastor
Jerry loves God and people and considers it a privilege to serve in the job that perfectly fits his loves: pastoral ministry.
Jerry and his bride and beloved confidant, Vicki, live in Woodbridge. They are blessed to have a blended family with five adult children and a growing priceless collection of grandchildren. Jerry is a graduate of Monterey Bay Academy, Pacific Union College (BA in Theology), and Andrews University (Master of Divinity).
His ministry passion involves cooperating with our all-powerful and generous
God to help His people experience their full potential through a living connection with Jesus, as they share love and the hope of Christ’s soon return.
Jerry and his bride and beloved confidant, Vicki, live in Woodbridge. They are blessed to have a blended family with five adult children and a growing priceless collection of grandchildren. Jerry is a graduate of Monterey Bay Academy, Pacific Union College (BA in Theology), and Andrews University (Master of Divinity).
His ministry passion involves cooperating with our all-powerful and generous
God to help His people experience their full potential through a living connection with Jesus, as they share love and the hope of Christ’s soon return.
Email: Jerry.Nelson@nccsda.com
Vicki Nelson
Associate Pastor
I was baptized when I was only 9 years old. I knew I wanted to follow Jesus but didn’t discover what it really meant to have a relationship with Him until I was a young adult taking a college class from a Pastor named Morris Venden. My eyes were opened to the joy of connecting deeply every day and how that was transformational for life! I feel passionate and called to help others discover how much God loves us and how He wants to bless and grow us.
Both my parents were 2nd generation Adventists and I was blessed to grow up in a home where God’s love was lived out in so many ways. My parents were both deeply spiritual and loved to read and learn and grow. I was inspired to do the same and hope and pray that my children will carry on that legacy.
I began my career as an RN, working in critical care with heart patients and later with critically ill children. When my children were young I became involved at their school and was drawn to pursue further education so that I could work with young people in their developing years. I earned a BA in liberal arts and a teaching credential at the secondary level, teaching at an Adventist school in sciences, religion, PE, music, and English. I loved connecting with the students and discovering what helped or hindered their journeys. This spurred me to continue my education with a Master’s in clinical ministry and chaplaincy, later working as a school counselor at a Christian boarding school, and then as a chaplain at a children’s hospital. I was invited to pursue further education in the first doctoral program in religion and health offered at Loma Linda University. This education and research prepared me to teach for the School of Religion, teaching courses in wholeness and health, compassion, grief and dying, ethics of spirituality in healthcare and others.
My heart for ministry has developed over time in all these different venues. I especially am called to people who are hurting- wanting to share God’s love that is healing, powerful, transformational. I am so grateful, as I look back over my career and life journey, that God has prepared me for this time and place. And I am humbly awed that He will lead and grow me as He has all along the path.
Both my parents were 2nd generation Adventists and I was blessed to grow up in a home where God’s love was lived out in so many ways. My parents were both deeply spiritual and loved to read and learn and grow. I was inspired to do the same and hope and pray that my children will carry on that legacy.
I began my career as an RN, working in critical care with heart patients and later with critically ill children. When my children were young I became involved at their school and was drawn to pursue further education so that I could work with young people in their developing years. I earned a BA in liberal arts and a teaching credential at the secondary level, teaching at an Adventist school in sciences, religion, PE, music, and English. I loved connecting with the students and discovering what helped or hindered their journeys. This spurred me to continue my education with a Master’s in clinical ministry and chaplaincy, later working as a school counselor at a Christian boarding school, and then as a chaplain at a children’s hospital. I was invited to pursue further education in the first doctoral program in religion and health offered at Loma Linda University. This education and research prepared me to teach for the School of Religion, teaching courses in wholeness and health, compassion, grief and dying, ethics of spirituality in healthcare and others.
My heart for ministry has developed over time in all these different venues. I especially am called to people who are hurting- wanting to share God’s love that is healing, powerful, transformational. I am so grateful, as I look back over my career and life journey, that God has prepared me for this time and place. And I am humbly awed that He will lead and grow me as He has all along the path.
Contact: Vicki.Nelson@nccsda.com
Brooke Allen
Church Administrator
Brooke has been serving as the Office Administrator of English Oaks since March of 2021. She has been a member of English Oaks Church since she was little. She enjoys speaking with members that come through the office and hopes that she can help everyone in any way she can.
Brooke enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, playing basketball, and getting out doors and hiking as often as possible.
Brooke enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, playing basketball, and getting out doors and hiking as often as possible.
Email: office@englishoaks.org