Leadership
Pastor-Teacher
Jonathan Dale
Jonathan Dale
Jonathan began pastoring at Countryside Bible Church in May of 2019, after graduating from The Master's Seminary. Jonathan and his wife Nora have 4 boys, and have recently become the permanent custodians of a little girl. Jonathan's primary roles in ministry include the regular teaching and preaching of God's Word, biblical counseling, helping oversee the Redeemer Bible Church plant in Liberal, KS, and equipping the saints via discipleship and training.
Jonathan's favorite verses are Ephesians 2:8–10, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."
Associate Pastor
Jaden Friesen
Jaden Friesen
Jaden serves on staff as a part time associate pastor, leading CBC's high school and music ministries. Jaden graduated from The Master's College where he met his wife Jen. Jaden and Jen fill their time with raising their four children, serving in the church, and working the family farm.
Jaden's favorite verse is John 3:30, "He must increase, but I must decrease."
ELDERS
Jerome Wiens
Jerome is a long time farmer and rancher in Meade, along with his wife Anita. Together they have 4 children, all of whom are married, with 10 grandchildren and two more on the way. Jerome serves as the Jr. High Sunday School teacher as well as an Adventure Club leader.
Jerome’s favorite verses are Proverbs 3:5–6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Justin Powell
Justin works at Meade Elementary School as a 4th grade teacher, as well as a coach for the Junior High. Justin and his wife Grace have 4 children. Justin serves as a substitute Sunday School teacher and oversees CBC's ministry at Lone Tree Retirement Center.
Justin’s favorite verse is Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself up for me."
Eric Jones
Eric is a project manager and estimator for a highway construction company in Liberal. Eric and his wife Angela have 5 children. Eric teaches a men’s Bible Study as well as the 1st through 3rd grade Sunday School class.
Eric’s favorite verses are Titus 3:4–7, "But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”