Pastor Jon and his wife Leah have been at Countryside since 2005. They have 2 grown children, 1 grandson, 1 granddaughter, and two dogs. Jon began his ministry here in 2005 as Associate Pastor and has been Lead Pastor since 2014. Pastor Jon loves baseball, watching movies, and is an avid Grill Master (just ask him!). While a fan of University of Oregon Ducks he also enjoys Seattle Seahawks and Mariners. Pastor Jon has a deep desire to see people grow in their relationship with Jesus and is an authentic teacher when teaching God's Word.
Meet our Team
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Jon Thompson
lead pastor
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Jolene Christensen
associate Pastor
Jolene is the Associate Pastor at Countryside, with oversight in several areas of the church including Children's Ministry, Life Groups, and Unleashing Compassion locally. Jolene and her husband Chad have been a part of Countryside since 2006, serving in student and children's ministry.
Jolene graduated from Biola University in Southern California with a degree in Christian Education. She joined the staff in 2009 as our Children's Pastor and has added different ministries to her plate over the years.
Chad and Jolene have 3 children Ryder, Caedmon, and Lily, who keep them on their toes. Jolene spends down time reading and/or listening to audiobooks and podcasts. She likes sunshine, Coca-Cola, cooking, naps, and binge watching good TV shows. Jolene's favorite verse is Colossians 3:12-14.
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Reesa Peterson
Student Ministry Pastor
Meet Reesa Peterson, the passionate Student Ministries Pastor at Countryside Christian Church. Reesa is dedicated to helping students know and follow Jesus. Alongside her husband Jason, they have been attending Countryside since 2020 and volunteering in the Student Ministry since 2021. With a nursing career spanning back to 2011, Reesa is currently completing her nursing degree. Together with Jason, Reesa has a blended family with four children: Trenton, Tyler, Caitlin, and Brooklyn. Reesa enjoys reading, being outdoors, crocheting, baking, and hosting and entertaining friends and family in her free time.
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AMy French
Children's Minister
Amy started attending Countryside in 2005 and went through our Children's and Youth ministries as a student herself. She began serving as a volunteer on the worship team in 2011 and began her role on the church staff as Children's Minister in March of 2023.
Amy and her husband Zach have five kids; Hayden, Georgia, JJ, Lincoln, and Nash. In her free time, Amy enjoys listening to music too loud in the car, reading nonfiction books, eating ice cream, playing board games, and spending time with friends. She is passionate about teaching kids about the love of God and encouraging others to grow emotionally and spiritually.
amy@countrysidechristianchurch.org
