Staff
Our staff consists of one full-time pastor, and four support staff members. All staff members serve in submission to the authority of the board of Elders and must meet the qualifications found in Scripture and the church bylaws, based on their roles.
Dave Ballast
Lead Pastor
Pastor Dave and Michelle Ballast each grew up as the child of missionaries, Dave in the Philippines and Michelle in Papua New Guinea. They witnessed the power of the gospel to redeem and restore hearts. They watched as His light shined in the darkness and the darkness was not able to overcome it.
Michelle graduated from Baylor University’s School of Nursing and then attended the University of Texas in Arlington where she received her Masters of Science in Nursing in 1995. Pastor Dave graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana and then attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where he received his Masters of Theology in 2003.
Dave has been Lead Pastor of Living Water since 2005. His heart is for the people of God to be a family that love one another and grow deep in the grace that is ours in Jesus Christ with joy. Dave and Michelle enjoy seeing new places, share a love of photography and have two children, Rebekah and Benjamin.
Michelle graduated from Baylor University’s School of Nursing and then attended the University of Texas in Arlington where she received her Masters of Science in Nursing in 1995. Pastor Dave graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana and then attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where he received his Masters of Theology in 2003.
Dave has been Lead Pastor of Living Water since 2005. His heart is for the people of God to be a family that love one another and grow deep in the grace that is ours in Jesus Christ with joy. Dave and Michelle enjoy seeing new places, share a love of photography and have two children, Rebekah and Benjamin.
Christie Stegall
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Sheri Floyd
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Elders
Our local church body is led by a board of elders, which is approved by the congregation. Elders are members of Living Water Evangelical Free Church and must meet certain qualifications as specified by Scripture (1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:5-9), as well as the church bylaws, including maturity, godliness, and ongoing spiritual growth and education. An elder's term is 2 years, with a three-term limit. Our current elder board consists of 5 elders (including our Lead Pastor).
Bill Boatwright
Bill Boatwright grew up in Friendswood, Texas. He moved to Stillwater, OK in 1985, where he attended Oklahoma State University. He was saved by Jesus at the age of 21, and was called to missions trips in Africa, Central America, and Jamaica, before attending Grace Training Center in Kansas City, MO. Bill met his wife, Cheryl at church in Kansas City, and they've been married since 1996. Together they have a son, Will, who is fearfully and wonderfully made and brings joy to all who know him. The Boatwrights moved to Oskaloosa, where he is a mail carrier for the USPS. Bill is the newest member of our board of Elders.
John 15:9 {Jesus speaking} "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love."
John 15:9 {Jesus speaking} "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love."
Jon Henry
Jon and Judy have been married for 38 years, and they have four children: Kristin, Brian, Matthew, and Rachel. Jon came to know Christ in 2011 and has been a member of Living Water for 13 years. He's been employed by the Lawrence Paper Company for 41 years, and his roots are deep in the community. He lived in Oskaloosa from 1989-2023, when he moved to his parents' farm in Nortonville.
Micah Stegall
Chairman
Micah grew up in Lawrence, the son of a local pastor. He attended Douglas County Christian School until attending Lawrence High School as a sophomore. However, his fondest childhood memories are of the years spent on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus while his parents were there planting a church. After his junior year, Micah obtained his GED and returned to Cyprus with his family to spend his senior year. The following fall, Micah returned to the States to attend Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania where he later obtained a degree in Political Science.
For two decades, Micah served his community as a local Law Enforcement Officer. He met his wife, Christie, through their jobs in law enforcement, and they were married in 2001. Together, they are raising their four children on a small piece of land outside of Lecompton. They are big supporters of Christian Education and are homeschooling their two youngest kids. They also own a property rental business that has become Micah’s favorite pastime. He is a self-taught handyman through the “University of YouTube” and completes the majority of repairs and remodels on the properties by himself with his family by his side. When he’s not at work, or remodeling houses, you can find him building a chicken coop, raised garden bed, or whatever other crazy project Christie has dreamt up for him.
For two decades, Micah served his community as a local Law Enforcement Officer. He met his wife, Christie, through their jobs in law enforcement, and they were married in 2001. Together, they are raising their four children on a small piece of land outside of Lecompton. They are big supporters of Christian Education and are homeschooling their two youngest kids. They also own a property rental business that has become Micah’s favorite pastime. He is a self-taught handyman through the “University of YouTube” and completes the majority of repairs and remodels on the properties by himself with his family by his side. When he’s not at work, or remodeling houses, you can find him building a chicken coop, raised garden bed, or whatever other crazy project Christie has dreamt up for him.
Steven Maltby
Steve grew up in Madison, KS. After graduating from Madison High School, he attended Emporia State University (ESU). He graduated from ESU with a degree in elementary education. While attended ESU, he also met and married his wife, Becca. After graduation, he taught fourth, fifth, and sixth grades over a span of nineteen years before leaving the field. He currently works as a financial planning assistant.
He enjoys playing golf and watching Kansas State football. He also enjoys cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!
He has a heart for discipleship and serving others. As his walk with the Lord has deepened over the years, the calling to disciple and serve has also deepened.
Matthew 22:36-40, 2 Timothy 2:2
He enjoys playing golf and watching Kansas State football. He also enjoys cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!
He has a heart for discipleship and serving others. As his walk with the Lord has deepened over the years, the calling to disciple and serve has also deepened.
Matthew 22:36-40, 2 Timothy 2:2
