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The Compass Team

The Compass Team

The Compass Team champions the vision, mission and core values of Royal Oak First; cares for and improves the effectiveness of our pastors and staff; and directs the organization in compliance within our legal and regulatory environment.

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Collaborative PianistRachel Morin

Collaborative Pianist
Rachel Morin

Rachel is a pianist and teacher who gives lessons in her home in Troy. She holds doctorate and master’s degrees in piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor’s in Music from Cleveland Institute of Music. Rachel was music director for St. Andrew

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Lead Pastor Jeff Nelson

Lead Pastor Jeff Nelson

Pastor Jeff grew up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He has his Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire and his Masters in Divinity from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Jeff and his wife, Bridget…..

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Associate Pastor Jennifer Tripoli

Associate Pastor Jennifer Tripoli

Jennifer Tripoli is our Executive Associate Pastor. She is a lifelong member who was baptized here in 1973 and married here in 1997. Jennifer joined us on staff in 2017 after years of volunteer work in various capacities. In January 2022, Jennifer was appointed

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Operations ManagerKaren Calhoun

Operations Manager
Karen Calhoun

Karen has been a member at Royal Oak First since 2006 and joined the staff as Operations Manager in September of 2018.  Along the way, Karen led “Parents’ Night Out” and “Career Ministry”, taught Sunday School (eventually becoming Superintendent), and

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Associate Pastor Bridget Nelson

Associate Pastor Bridget Nelson

Bridget is our Associate Pastor of Programs. Bridget Nelson works with a great team of staff and volunteers to offer a wide range of programming to the children, youth, and families at Royal Oak First. From nursery care to high school Youth Group,

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