Staff

Pastor Jonathan Kollmann

My life is centered on the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ to people of all ages, nations, and races. I do not lean to one theological persuasion (liberal or conservative). I radically offer as an ambassador of Jesus Christ the transforming message of the gospel to all. My theology is richly rooted and centered in God’s grace, Jesus Christ’s ministry, and the early New Testament church. The New Testament church never excluded anyone by offering the good news of God’s grace and love, hope, and life to all. I thoroughly believe in community, fellowship, and family ministries that include small groups, family life ministries, marriage encounter, and gatherings for ministry to people who are normally excluded. I have seen tremendous fruit in ministry to people with young families and seniors (all ages). I believe that love, grace, and joyful obedience to God is primary for a Christian. I give all praise and glory to God! I love Jesus! He never excluded anyone. He hung out with people so that he could develop deep relationships with them…that is God’s mission – not religious obligation, but deep, loving, fun relationships. That’s my ministry in a nutshell!

My dream is to lead and equip a congregation in a growing area to be faithful servants of Jesus Christ. These servants would become salt and light in their context. By being salt, they will preserve their community and relationships, and many will taste and see that the Lord is good! As light they will illuminate faith, hope, and love to all those in the darkness of doubt, hopelessness and strife. This community will do whatever it takes to be salt and light as a community of faith and in their own homes, workplaces, all relationships, wherever they are. I found that at CLOUGH UMC! Call me anytime if you want to get together at 513-460-0322. Blessings and love!
(Pastor Jonathan is also a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserves at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for the 445th Airlift Wing www.445aw.afrc.af.mil/ )
Pastor Jonathan has been married to Kimberly Kollmann for over 16 years. Kim is a 1989 graduate of Anderson High School. She currently is working at Ayer Elementary as a kindergarten teacher. Kim enjoys teaching the children at Clough UMC God's word, hanging with friends, reading, and spending time with her family!

Their daughter Emily is in fifth grade at Ayer Elementary. She loves reading, friends, horses and music. Emily loves Clough UM Church! She especially enjoys lighting the candles on the altar before and after worship.

Their son Benjamin is in third grade at Ayer. He enjoys anything that has to do with video games, playing outside, and sports. Benjamin has a very tender caring heart.

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Director of Youth Ministries Roselyn Sutherland

Roselyn and her family, husband Dave and two teenagers Megan and Logan, are actively involved in many ministries at Clough United Methodist Church. Roselyn's work as a nanny reflects her love for children of all ages and her passion for working with teens makes her the ideal leader for the Youth Group. She plans weekly meetings for the youth and coordinates special activities for them throughout the year. Clough is blessed to have Roselyn on its staff

Director of Christian Education David Tennant

David and his wife, Jemma, met as youth leaders and were married in 1996. They have served in Christian Education and as youth group leaders for more than 20 years. David also teaches science methods at the University of Cincinnati and teaches in the Milford school district. Jemma is an Administrative Assistant for Retirement Corporation of America in Montgomery. Some of their hobbies include camping, hiking, canoeing and traveling. One of their favorite places is Quetica Provincial Park in southwestern Ontario. They have escorted youth on several wilderness canoe trips in this area.
David and Jemma have two married daughters. Tracie is a nurse. She and her husband Jeff had their first child in August 2008 (which makes David and Jemma grandparents!). They are active in Navigators ministry for University of Cincinnati and live in Madeira. Jamie is a teacher. She and her husband, Dustin, live in Bethel where he is the youth pastor, she is a youth leader and they are both part of the Bethel UMC praise band. David and Jemma are very excited to have received God's blessing and direction in coming to Clough UMC. They look forward to serving the Lord in their ministry here.

Administrative Assistant Dee Griffis

Dee Griffis, our church secretary, has been with us since October 2003. In addition to working part-time here she also owns two on-line baby stores. Dee has owned "Baby Gifts-N-Treasures" since 1998. In 2008 she launched her other store "Ryder Lane & Company" named after her granchildren. She has won several web awards for her stores and has been acknowledged as a Business Woman-Entrepeneur for her accounting ability.

Dee has been married to her husband Bruce for over 34 years. Bruce and Dee met as high school sweethearts and have been together ever since. Bruce Griffis, teacher/coach in the Forest Hills School District for more than 30 years, currently teaches at Nagel Middle School. He is planning to retire the summer of 2009.

They have four children - Tessa Bischoff, Tara, Brandon and Brett and became grandparents for the first time in August 2006. They have a grandson Ryder and a granddaughter Layne. Another grandson is due February 2009.

Dee has been active in church and serving the Lord more than 30 years. She loves being around people. Holding babies is her favorite thing to do! If you haven't had a chance to meet her, please stop by the office and introduce yourself.

Choral Director Betty Bothwell

Betty, a long time member of this church, has been our Choir and Hand Bell director for over 20 years. She's musically talented, loves to sing and play piano, and tutors part time. Betty is married to John Bothwell and has twins, Jacob and Laura, who are active in the church, and a son Adam who graduated from college in 2006. Betty received a Bachelor's degree in music from Bowling Green State University and is currently working on a Master's degree in Education Administration. She is a music teacher for grades 1 - 6 at Hoop Elementary in the Mt. Healthy School District. We are blessed to have Betty's musical talent here at Clough.

Accompanist Robin Wilson

Robin is the accompanist at Clough UMC. She is a wonderful pianist and occasionally plays the organ. She also sings solos and plays at weddings and funerals. Robin teaches Elementary Music at Seven Hills. She is married to Randy Wilson and has 2 children, Audrey and Corey. Robin graduated from Glen Este High School, received a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Ashland University, and recently completed a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Robin is a blessing to Clough UMC's music ministry.

Worship Leader Kimberly Heileman

Kimberly directs the Praise Band and leads Sunday morning worship. She was raised in Vermont in a farming family and later moved to Ohio. Kimberly attended Otterbein College where she majored in music education and minored in piano. She is married to Dave and has two sons, Jamie and Aaron. In addition to her ministry at Clough, Kimberly teaches preschool and kindergarten music at Anderson Hills United Methodist and also teaches private piano lessons. Her love for Christian music began when she joined the Praise Team at Salem United Methodist Church in the year 2000. Her priorities in life in order are God, family and music. Kimberly's love for the Lord and for passionate praise and worship have made her a wonderful addition to the music staff.