Dan Allan
Lead Pastor
Dan Allan is our Lead Pastor at Grace. He is passionate about preaching the Word of God and seeing the church become all Jesus calls her to be. He enjoys seeing people find life and hope in Jesus Christ! Dan is a graduate of Grace College and Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Holly, have a daughter, Sara (married to Jeff), and a son, Jon (married to Danielle). They have two grandchildren.
Favorite Hobby: Tennis and Golf
Favorite Book: Desiring God by John Piper
Favorite Movie: Chariots of Fire
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 16:11
419-289-8334 ext. 5231
Harry Bohl
Office Coordinator
Harry Bohl is our Office Coordinator and Upward Sports Director. He is passionate about seeing as many come to Christ as possible through the tool of Upward Sports, and to do the best he can in all that he does, doing it as unto Christ. He enjoys seeing children come to Christ and seeing their excitement as they grow, such as when a child makes their first basket. Harry and his wife, Kathie, have two sons, Grant and Isaiah.
Favorite Hobby: Projects working with wood
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:1
419-289-8334 ext. 5221
Shawne Brown
Administrative Assistant to Executive Team, Groups & Next Steps
Shawne Brown is our Administrative Assistant for the Executive Team, Groups, and Next Steps. She is passionate about investing in young married couples to better their commitment to God and to each other. Shawne is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College with a degree in early childhood education. She and her husband, Fred, have four children and two grandchildren.
Favorite Hobby: Reading and Knitting
Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Favorite Movie: Fred Claus
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
419-289-8334 ext. 5220
Taylor Brown
Director of Student Ministries
Taylor Brown is our Director of Student Ministries. He is passionate about seeing students walking with God through the midst of the trials and temptations of life. He loves to have students open up and be vulnerable about their lives and walks with God, in order to help them grow. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Ministry Leadership. Taylor is married to his wife, Shannon.
Favorite Hobby: Playing video games
Favorite Book: American Sniper by Chris Kyle
Favorite Movie: Beautiful Boy
Favorite Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 4:24
419-289-8334 ext. 5236
Bessann Carr
Administrator Ashland Christian School
Bessann Carr is our Administrator of Ashland Christian School. She is passionate about influencing children for the Kingdom of God in an educational environment. Bessann has a degree in early and middle childhood education. She and her husband, Brad, have three adult children: Ashley, Lauren (married to Mark), and Matt (married to Liz). They have three grandchildren, with another one on the way!
Favorite Hobby: Cooking and Baking
Favorite Book: Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
Favorite Movie: Ben Hur (1959 version)
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 11:33-36
419-289-6617 ext. 5263
Anne Goodman
Finance Coordinator
Anne Goodman is our Finance Coordinator, keeping track of the money that flows through Grace, the Ashland Christian School, and many of the Grace Groups. She loves seeing God’s faithfulness as He works in the hearts of His people to consistently support the ministries of Grace. She is also involved in Upward Sports and loves seeing young people say “yes” to Jesus and have fun playing basketball. Anne is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in Education, majoring in PE and minoring in Art. She and her husband, George, have two children: Alex (married to Sioned) and Danielle (married to Jon). They recently welcomed their first grandchild.
Favorite Hobby: Playing golf, watching sports, and hanging out with her husband
Favorite Book: detective books
Favorite Movie: She enjoys all kinds of movies, with no favorites - except Muppets Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve!
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 1:16
419-289-8334 ext. 5232
Jon Hall
Pastor of Freedom Ministries
Jon Hall is our Pastor of Freedom Ministries, promoting Grace Church ministries in Ashland and doing individual counseling using Transformation Prayer Ministry. He looks forward every day to seeing how God will use him to help people be healed and the Ashland community changed. He loves seeing people get connected with God in a deeper and more meaningful way that impacts all they do. Jon is a graduate from Grace College with a degree in Bible and Psychology, and holds a Master of Divinity with a major in pastoral counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Linda, have four children: Andrea, Christina, Melinda, and Justin. They have four grandchildren.
Favorite Hobby: Traveling around the country and seeing all that God and people have done
Favorite Book: He enjoys different books, as his interests change
Favorite Movie: Star Wars was the movie that impacted him the most because of its visual effects and storyline
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:5-7
419-289-8334 ext. 5226
Dan Jackson
Pastor of Global Impact & Care
Dan Jackson is our Pastor of Global Impact, working together with the staff and the elders to equip the saints for the work of serving, especially in missions and shepherding. His passion in ministry and in life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever! He loves developing a community of multiplying leaders, resulting in making disciples of all the nations. He graduated from Bethel College with a degree in Biblical Studies and from Grace Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Dan and his wife, Rachel, have four children: Emily (married to Phil), Andrew (married to Meredith), Samuel, and Laura (married to Tracedyn). They have six grandchildren.
Favorite Hobby: Running
Favorite Book: The 66 books of the Scriptures! … Currently, he is also enjoying The Cure by John Lynch, Bruce McNicol, and Bill Thrall
Favorite Movie: The last movie he enjoyed together with his wife was Downton Abbey
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 3:13-14
419-289-8334 ext. 5223
Deni Lange
Graphic Designer
Deni Lange is our Graphic Designer, making things like slides, graphics, and other creative stuff look good. He is passionate about seeing people know Jesus, and he loves seeing Christ make a real difference in a person’s life. He graduated from Colorado Mountain College with a degree in commercial art. He and his wife, Barbie, have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren.
Favorite Hobby: Building and painting resin models (Horror, Sci-Fi, and Super Hero)
Favorite Book: Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Favorite Movie: Batman (any of them) and/or Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 62:11
419-289-8334 ext. 5235
John Rowe
Executive Director of Operations
John Rowe is our Executive Director of Operations. He is passionate about seeing believers growing in their faith, and he loves hearing someone speak of their love for God. John and his wife, Jane, have three adult children and nine grandchildren.
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with his wife
Favorite Book: Disappointment with God by Phillip Yancey
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 116:7
419-289-8334 ext. 5224
Hannah Shaffer
Director of Children’s Ministries
Hannah Shaffer is our Director of Children’s Ministries, overseeing all kids ages newborn through 5th grade. She is passionate about seeing kids come to know the love and hope of Jesus, and she loves watching the relationships build between volunteers and kids, parents, and families. She graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in early childhood education and early childhood intervention specialist, and she holds a graduate degree in formational children and family ministry from Lancaster Bible College. Hannah’s family includes her parents and three siblings.
Favorite Hobby: Horseback riding
Favorite Book: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 119:105
419-289-8334 ext. 5230
Perri Snyder
Women’s Ministries
Perri Snyder leads and encourages our Women’s Ministries. She is passionate about seeing women come alongside each other for: encouragement in the Word of God, correctly handling the Word, and praying in light of the Word. This brings joy to God and life to women. She loves watching older women pass down to the next generation their love for God and His Word. Then in turn, seeing those younger women trusting God in their lives. She graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in elementary education. She and her husband, Roger, have three children: Mary (married to Mike), Stephen, and Anne (married to Matthew).
Favorite Hobby: Hiking
Favorite Book: Depends on the season of life. So, The Bible- the book for all seasons.
Favorite Movie: Enchanted April
Favorite Bible Verse: Acts 4:13
419-289-8334 ext. 5220
Greg Summers
Executive Pastor
Greg Summers is our Executive Pastor, overseeing all of the staff and ministries of Grace in order to fulfill the mission, vision, and values that God has given us. He is passionate about seeing the church find the abundant life that the Father has offered as sons and daughters, in seeing the church understand the war that it lives in, and in seeing the church learn how to walk with God. He loves seeing an individual truly grasp the fullness of the gospel and true life in Christ. He graduated from Clarks Summit University with a degree in youth pastoral, and he holds a graduate degree from Clarks Summit in organizational leadership. Greg and his wife, Sarah, have three kids: Trenton, Violet, and Gradon.
Favorite Hobby: Fly fishing, hunting, hiking, and seeing the beauty of creation
Favorite Book: The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard and Walking with God by John Eldridge
Favorite Movie: A River Runs Through It and 12 Strong
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23:1-3, Galatians 5:1, and Revelation 21:5
419-289-8334 ext. 5228
Kris Swineford
Director of Maintenance & Facilities
Kris Swineford is our Director of Maintenance and Facilities, keeping everything running here at Grace. He is passionate about doing his best at all times to serve Jesus, and he loves seeing young kids grow up, get saved, and serve Jesus. Kris and his wife, Joy, have two kids, Kris and Katie, and four grandchildren.
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23
419-289-8334 ext. 5222
John Teevan
Director of Next Steps
John Teevan is our Director of Next Steps, serving our Guest Services team in working together to make the Sunday experience memorable and meaningful for our guests and regular attenders. He is passionate about seeing every parent and grandparent be a part of a small group and leave a lasting legacy of faith and character in their own kids. John loves to see his daughters trust in Jesus as their personal Savior. He is a graduate of Grace College, and he and his wife, Christina, have two daughters: Magdalen and Adrienne.
Favorite Hobby: Playing golf, flying a drone, and riding a Vespa through town
Favorite Book: On a Hill Too Far Away: Putting the Cross Back into the Center of Our Lives by John Fischer
Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman
Favorite Bible Verse: Luke 5:20
419-289-8334 ext. 5229
Kristen Teglovic
Administrative Assistant to Next Generations & Impact
Kristen Teglovic is our Administrative Assistant for the NextGen and Impact departments. She is passionate about discipling high school girls, and she loves seeing young people grow deeper in their relationship with God. Kristen is finishing up a degree in marketing. Her family includes the most amazing parents (she might be a little biased) and five siblings (who are her very best friends).
Favorite Hobby: Game night with her family
Favorite Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Favorite Movie: Cheaper by the Dozen
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 127:1
419-289-8334 ext. 5227
Joshua Wilson
Pastor of Next Generations
Josh Wilson is our Pastor of Next Generations, providing vision and oversight for the various ministries of Grace Church from birth through college. He is passionate about glorifying God in all things, preaching and teaching the Word of God, and helping people understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and its implications for their lives. He loves seeing people of all ages come to know God and delight in Him more and more. Josh is a graduate of Grace College with a degree in Biblical studies, and he holds a Master of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary. His family includes his parents and two siblings, who are his four best friends, encouragers, and examples.
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with family, watching sports, reading/writing, and all things Star Wars
Favorite Book: Desiring God by John Piper
Favorite Movie: Star Wars (any and all of them)
Favorite Bible Verse: Galatians 2:20
419-289-8334 ext. 5237
Elders
- Dan Allan
- Doug Brown
- Tom Castor
- Jerry Duewel
- Mark Frazer
- Patrick Frazer
- Steve Friesen
- Brad Hendrickson
- Jan Howe
- Don Hubacher
- John Jentes
- Kevin Smith
- Roger Snyder
- Jerry Strausbaugh
- Dave Vesper