Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA

Chaplaincy Program

At Countryside, we not only care about your mind and body, but we care about your spirit as well.  The chaplaincy program exists for the Spiritual needs of the Countryside community.  We have chaplains available to encourage you, listen to you, and show you the love of Christ regardless of where you may be on your own spiritual journey.  If you would like to send an email, please address or use the hyperlink to chaplains@countrysideymca.org.
 
 
 
Chris Johnson
Chris, his beautiful wife Allison and their four kids, Drew, Emily, Anna and Luke have been a part of the Countryside YMCA community for the past 6 years.  You can often find one of them swimming, dancing, running, playing or climbing all over the padded room.  After 12 years with GE, Chris became one of the pastors with Antioch, the church of the Y just over a year ago.  Although he loves hanging out and talking with people of all ages, he gets a particular joy having very deep and fun conversation with kids and can frequently be found spending time interacting our YMCA childcare classes.
 
 
 
 
Gale Kernitz
Gale and her husband Bill have been a part of the Countryside community for 3 years. Married 29 years they are “empty nesters” with a grown son and daughter.  As members of Antioch, the Church of the Y,  they lead Bible studies for Antioch and the Y community. Gale enjoys working out at the Y and biking or walking on the trail. She also loves time with family and friends, reading good books, and taking nature photographs. Gale is passionate about helping women along their spiritual journey through Bible study and discipleship.
 
 
 
 
Jim Ludwick
Jim Ludwick has been involved in pastoral/chaplaincy ministry for over 30 years. His wife and he have two sons, one of whom lives with his wife and two daughters in Lebanon.  The granddaughters are a special joy.  Jim serves as the Senior Pastor/Chaplain at the Otterbein Retirement Live Community.  He has also been a Hospice chaplain.  Jim listens to people and offers the love of Christ to all.  He has special experience in offering bereavement support.
 
 
 
 
 
 
David Newman
David is married to a wonderful wife named Ashli and their family has been part of the Countryside YMCA community for 3 years.  They have 4 young sons that bring much joy and chaos to their lives.  He is the pastor of Antioch (the church of the Y), and in his free time,  you will often find him watching sports, reading a good book, wrestling with his boys or drinking strong coffee with his friends.  David loves being with people and considers it such a privilege that he can spend much of his life helping people grow in their own faith journey with the Lord.
 
 
 
 
Steve Newman

 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
  
Doug Pollock
Doug is an author and traveling speaker. He has spent the past 25 years working with Athletes in Action. His wife Martha serves here at Countryside in a variety of capacities. They have two sons named David and Jonathan. Doug loves good conversation, sucks the marrow out of life, and is passionately committed to helping others take the next step in their spiritual journey. He loves all sports, enjoys the outdoors, and is a world traveler.
  
 
 
 
 
 
Nathan Sautter
Nathan grew up all over but his heart will always belong to Nebraska where most of his family is from, He is quite the Cornhusker fan.  Nathan has been married to Joy for a year and half and they enjoy watching movies, traveling, playing with their dog Patience and reading.  Nathan has been on staff at Lebanon Presbyterian Church as the Student Ministry Director for two years and loves being in relationship with adolescents and being apart of watching them understand who they are and realize what they can become.
 
 
 
 


Mary Lou Sims
Mary Lou and her amazing husband Mike will celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2010. Now officially empty-nesters, Mike and Mary Lou celebrated their son's marriage in 2009, and moved their daughter into her own apartment (and new job) in Mississippi! In her free time Mary Lou enjoys hanging out with friends, playing golf with anyone who will play with her, and walking her very large dogs. Involved in Children's Ministry since 2002, Mary Lou has been the Children's Ministry Coordinator at Antioch - The Church of the Y since 2007. With a heart for children and a passion that they would grow to know and love the Lord, Mary Lou's focus as a Chaplain at Countryside has been the Children and staff in the YMCA Childcare Center.