Pastors/Elders
Rob Stewart — Senior Pastor
Aaron Darlington — Associate Pastor
Bob Snyder — Associate Pastor
John Lillie — Associate Pastor
Wally Metts — Associate Pastor
Matt Cable — Associate Pastor
Ministry Leaders
Nancy Buehrer — Women's Ministry
Nancy Brannagan — Women's Ministry
Abe Dane — Children's Ministry
Rob Stewart
Senior Pastor
Rob has ministered at Countryside since 2002 as an associate pastor, and in 2018, he was installed as our 14th senior pastor. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife Lindy have three sons.
Aaron Darlington
Associate Pastor
Aaron has served the Lord in over twenty countries across five continents. He and his wife Mónica met on the mission field and bring to Countryside a passion for global missions. Aaron is a graduate of The Master's Seminary and also has a background in editing and Christian publishing.
Bob Snyder
Associate Pastor
Bob brings nearly twenty years of teaching and pastoral experience to Countryside. He is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, currently teaches at Hillsdale College, and has a background in engineering. He and his wife Jinna have six children.
John Lillie
Associate Pastor
After faithfully serving Countryside for nearly forty years as senior pastor, John remains on the pastoral team. He has done post-graduate training in counseling at Western Michigan University and is a seasoned biblical counselor. He and his wife Anne have three children.
Wally Metts
Associate Pastor
Wally has been at Countryside since 1985. He is a professor of communication at Spring Arbor University, a consultant, a teacher, and a journalist. He and his wife Katie have four children.
Matt Cable
Associate Pastor - Spring Arbor Church Plant
Matt was called in 2022 to lead Countryside’s Spring Arbor church plant alongside Pastor Wally Metts. Matt earned his bachelor’s in psychology and his Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Amber have been married since 2009 and they have four children.
Nancy Buehrer
Women's Ministry
Nancy has attended Countryside since 1985. She and her husband, Don, have 5 children and 20 grandchildren. She attended the Baptist Bible College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and serves in Sunday School and Kids Club. Her passion is helping women and children grow in their walk with God.
Nancy Brannagan
Women's Ministry
Nancy’s passion is that women grow in the knowledge of God and His Word. She graduated from Biola University and served as a missionary in Africa with her husband Tim. She writes and leads Bible studies, disciples, mentors and speaks at women's events. Tim continues to minister internationally. They have two children and six grandchildren.
Abe Dane
Children's Ministry
Abe has attended Countryside since 2005, and graduated from Hillsdale College in 2009. He is married to Rebekah and they foster children with two of their own.
