Duane Anders
Lead Pastor/ Miami Valley District Superintendent
duane.anders@stillwaterumc.org
Married: Cathy
Children: Helen Susannah, Clayton, Brent
Birthday: 8/26
Hometown: Charles Town WV
Favorite Movies: Action
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Bible Verse: John 10:10
How you came to faith: I have journeyed with Jesus from birth...grew up in the UM church
Vision for Stillwater: that all people matter to God and that we will be the hands and feet of Jesus to others
Favorite part of working at Stillwater: I love watching what God can do with us and through us.
My Story: Youngest of 4 children, born and lived in WV until 1988. Grad of Shepherd University, United Sem. Mdiv, MARC, Dmin, Former director of admissions at United, have lived in Dayton for 20 years, ordained deacon in 1990 in Baltimore Washington Annual Conference, 1995 Ordained Elder in West Ohio. Have served as youth pastor in Martinsburg WV, Englewood Ohio Came to Riverdale in 1994 (which became Stillwater).
Karen Seiter
Executive Director
karen.seiter@stillwaterumc.org
Married: Ron on July 26
Children: Danielle 28 yrs; Erin 25 yrs
Birthday: 9/11
Hometown: Portsmouth, Ohio
Favorite Movies: Somethings Gotta Give, and a bunch of oldies
Favorite Music: Christian, Country, Jazz
Favorite Bible Verse: Jer. 29:11
How you came to faith: On the arm of a grade school friend whose Dad was a Pastor of Franklin Ave. Methodist Church
Vision for Stillwater:To be a place where folks from all walks of life are welcome to come and grow in their relationship with Christ and others. And then go out and be the hands and feet of Christ to others in our community, the nation and the world.
Favorite part of working at Stillwater:It's fun and there is never a dull moment. My ministry is the ministry of interruptions!
Leroy Chambliss
YMCA Campus Pastor
leroy.chambliss@stillwaterumc.org
Marie Smith
Miller Lane Campus Pastor
marie.smith@stillwaterumc.org
Married: Todd Smith
Children: Carol & Luke
Birthday: 12-29-70
Hometown: Georgetown, Delaware
Favorite Movies: WaterWorld
Favorite Music: Bubble Gum Pop stuff and some Rock like The Frey and U2
Favorite Bible Verse: "The Pillar of Cloud was always in front of the people during the day, and the Pillar of Fire at night." Exodus 13:22
How you came to faith: I have gone to church my whole life, until I moved to Ohio I belonged to the same church that I was raised in. When I was in my 20's I found that I was missing something. The world was pulling me and pushing me. I found myself doing some things that were less than appropriate. Partying was a way of life. But I knew something was missing.
Throughout these chaotic times I prayed and occasionally even attended my home church, but God was not at the center of my life. My aunt invited me to a Christian Concert; a speaker said something's that really moved me....I wanted more. I reconnected with Christ and began to learn how to put God at the center of my life. I did not change overnight, I stumbled and still stumble, but God was always in front and behind me. (Hence my favorite scripture.) I continue to connect with God throughout my Spiritual Journey. I am always amazed at God's grace and mercy!! Praise the Lord!!
Vision for Stillwater: My prayer for Stillwater is that we become ever more expansive for the kingdom of God. That means that we strive to connect people with God. All people matter to God and therefore to us!!!
Favorite part of working at Stillwater: My ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
My Story: I was born in Georgetown, I moved to Dagsboro a small town just 20 minutes from Georgetown with I got married. My husband and I have two children. I still consider my hometown Georgetown, even though it has been years since I have lived there. It is a small town where everyone knows or is related to each other.
John Gorretta
Director of Music and Creative Arts
john.gorretta@stillwaterumc.org
Married:Teri
Birthday: Yes,quite a few, actually.
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Favorite Movies: Major League, anything with Sophia and Eliana Gorretta in it
Favorite Music: Copland, Mozart, Phish, Steely Dan, The Beatles, David Crowder, Tony Bennett, Motown, Tommy Walker, Joni Mitchell, Bela Fleck, U2, Jimmy Smith, Aaron Keyes,
Lincoln Brewster, Greyboy All Stars, anything by KidSong, X247 and Flight Risk!
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 3:7-21 (The Message)
How you came to faith: I was taught early by the Sisters at St Clare School and no matter where I have gone or what I have done, I keep finding that they were truthful - God has always been present in my life, Christ has always been my brother, redeemer and friend. Even when we weren't talking much.
Vision for Stillwater: to do God's will, reach as many as we can in the time and place given to us, and use our creative gifts as best we can in doing it
Favorite part of working at Stillwater: teaching kids and teens, worshiping and playing with my friends
My Story: Unimportant. See Philippians 3:7-21
Barbara Cooper
Worship Leader, Stillwater on Miller Lane
barbara.cooper@stillwaterumc.org
Belinda Ferrara
Office & Communications Coordinator
belinda.ferrara@stillwaterumc.org
Mike Nygren
Director of Youth Ministries and Special Projects
mike.nygren@stillwaterumc.org
Donna Nehring
Facility Scheduler
Donna.Nehring@stillwaterumc.org
Married: Bob Nehring
Children: 3 grown children, 9 grandchildren
Hometown: Kettering
Favorite Movie: Sound of Music, Pearl Harbor, Beaches
How you came to faith: I came to faith at church camp back at Camp Miami in the 50’s and have attempted to make God foremost in my life ever since.
Favorite part of working at Stillwater: Favorite part of working at Stillwater is being able to relate with so many different people.