Position:

Associate Pastor

Contact Information:

Phone: 303-707-4362

Email: boesch@sothfamily.org

Education:

ATA in Parks Services and Protection, Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon,

Washington

BA in Theology, Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, California

Master of Divinity, Concordia Seminary St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri

Personal Information:

Benjamin Oesch grew up in Arlington, Washington. In his college years he worked in various churches and schools in Orange County, California. Ben is married to his wife, Amelia. They have the privilege of being parents to their daughter, Olive. After graduating from Concordia Seminary Saint Louis, Ben and his family arrived to Shepherd of the Hills in June of 2025.

Enjoys:

Ben is a lover of the outdoors and sports from his youth, especially basketball. He is a proud Seattle sports fanatic. He also enjoys reading, podcasts, TV, board games, traveling, good food and drink, and connecting conversation.

Fun Fact:

Ben has had two ACL/Meniscus surgeries in the same knee. Yikes!

What I love about my position:

I love preaching and teaching the Word of God. I love caring for people, leading people, and bringing to bear God’s Word in life’s highs and lows. Being able to walk with people throughout their life, encouraging them to follow Jesus, is a great privilege.

Bible Verse with Special Meaning:

Exodus 4:10-12

But Moses said to the LORD, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.” Then the LORD said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.”

The Exodus was and continues to be one of my favorite bible stories. I especially resonate with Moses. God qualifies the Called, instead of the other way around.