Leadership.
JASON BENNETT,
Executive Director
Jason has served as a Pastor and Elder at New Life Church in Ann Arbor, MI, since 2010. He holds a Master’s Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a B.S. from the University of New Hampshire. In January 2019, Jason became the Executive Director of Collegiate. With a strong conviction in the power of the local church, the potential of the next generation, and God’s ability to transform lives, Jason views the college campus as “one of the most strategic mission fields on the planet and the front lines for building the church of tomorrow.” Known for his creativity, strategic insight, and entrepreneurial spirit, Jason is helping guide Collegiate toward an exciting future. Jason is married to his wife Tami, a dedicated PICU/NICU nurse, and they have two children. He’s an avid outdoorsman with experience as a wilderness expedition leader, and he enjoys snowboarding, hiking, trail running, sports, F1 racing, photography, and spending quality time with his family.
Directors Team:
Ryan Kozey, Church Development Director
Wendy Standinger / Jay Bennett, Leadership Development Co-Directors
Gaia Stanley, National LT Director
Joel VanderSchel, Governance Director
Matthew McClure, Soul Care Director
Alfonzo Mack, Diversity Director
Jessica Schmidt, Conference Director
Quinn Brewer, Media Director
Soul Care Region Leaders
North | Sara-Marie Kuntz, Matthew McClure
Women’s Ministry Support Staff | Steveie King
East | Jason Slack, Lauren Ballard, Tiffany McClure, Chad Frank (Interim)
Women’s Ministry Support Staff | Lauren Woolum, Cassi Rohlfer
West | Mike Klunke
Women’s Ministry Support Staff | Ashley Hable, Sarah Stewart, Amanda Stuff
Board of Trustees
Mike Smith, Board Co-Chair. Pastor, Vista Community Church, Westerville, OH
Wendy Standinger, Board Co-Chair. H2O-Bowling Green, Bowling Green, OH
Eric Asp, Pastor, H2O-Kent State, Kent, OH
Mike Klunke, Pastor, Cornerstone Church, Normal, IL
Jennifer Harvey, Esq, Harvey Legal Group, PLLC, Ann Arbor, MI
Mark Gonzalez, Pastor, Fellowship Church, College Station, TX
Grant Rohlfer, Pastor, H2O-Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Sarah Stewart, Taproot Church, San Antonio, TX,
Joel VanderSchel, Board Secretary. Pastor, New Life Church, Ann Arbor, MI
Jason Bennett, Collegiate Executive Director. Pastor, New Life Church, Ann Arbor, MI
Board Advisors
Kristen Salazar, Jack Hollister, Executive Consultant of The Employer’s Association, Maumee, OH, Mike Swann, Missionary Resources Director, Reliant Mission, Orlando, FL
Contact us.
Email the Collegiate Board of Trustees at board@collegiate.church
Email the Collegiate Board Advisors at advisors@collegiate.church