At Countryside we believe that pastors are delegated by God with the responsibility to serve as shepherds under Jesus Christ in His church. Their responibility as layed out in scripture is three-fold. As Pastors they are to shepherd, guide, and protect the flock. As Overseers, they are to superintend, guard, and provide directive care for the church. As Elders, they are to manage, lead, represent and govern the church. These men are responsible primarily for the spiritual care of the church.
We feel that God has blessed us tremendously with a group of pastors who are faithful to their God-given call and serve us incredibly well. We are thankful for them, and for the grace that God has shown in their lives.
Mike Summers, Senior Pastor
Jesus Christ changes everything. Not being raised in a Christian home and living only for himself, Mike Summers was confronted with the emptiness of a life of sin, guilt, and shame. Miserable, used up and feeling hopeless, he was rescued from a life of bondage by the grace of God in 1979 in Green River Wyoming. After moving to Florida, God brought his wife Karen into his life and they began their journey through life and ministry together.
The Summers moved to Olathe in order to plant a church and in November 1990, and Countryside was organized. Mike completed his undergraduate education at Calvary Bible College, and then both his Master of Ministry and Doctorate of Sacred Ministry degrees from Northland Graduate School.
Mike and Karen have six incredible children, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and two wonderful grandchildren. Besides the fulfillment of walking with Christ, joy of family, and privilege of ministry, Mike enjoys the quiet of being alone with God outside in open spaces. When he is not studying God’s Word or spending time with his family, you might find him on his bike, or working on the farm.
If you would like to learn more about a walk with Christ, you may contact Pastor Mike at (913)592-3270 or via e-mail at
Otto Skoog, Associate Pastor
Associate Pastor Otto Skoog is living testimony of how God’s grace can completely transform a person’s life. When he and his wife, Krista, first visited Countryside in 1993, he wasn’t even sure if God was real. “I believed that Christianity was system of mythology that didn’t make any sense,” said Otto. But the more he heard the preaching of the Bible in a clear and understandable way, the more relevant it became. Members of the church also reached out to Otto and Krista in a practical way, and his skepticism began to erode. “In short, they lived what they taught and God used that grace to reveal himself to me.” On July 18, 1993, Otto placed his trust in Christ.
From there, Otto’s new Christian walk revealed the spiritual gift of teaching, which eventually led him to enroll at Calvary Bible College. In 1999, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree, and a year later began serving as associate pastor. Otto says that one of the greatest rewards of his ministry is seeing people grow in their relationship with God and understanding his Word.
Otto and Krista, who have been married for 18 years, have two children, Gabriel and Kyra. If you would like to learn more about Countryside’s ministries or what it means to have a relationship with Christ, you may contact Otto at 913-592-3270 or via email at
Bryan Neal, Associate Pastor
Pastor Bryan is a native of Overland Park, KS. In fact his mother still lives in the house that he grew up in. As early as the sixth grade he realized that he had a desire to teach and determined that he would become a teacher. During his high school years at Shawnee Mission North he became interested in biology and decided to pursue this goal by attending the University of Kansas in the fall of 1980. It was over Christmas break of that year that he met his future wife Kathy and began to sense a different direction for his life. He sensed the Lord leading him into Christian education, so he left KU and started looking into Bible colleges. On August 13th, 1983 Bryan and Kathy were married. On August 21st of that same year they moved to Ozark, Arkansas, and on August 28th Bryan began taking classes at Citadel Bible College.
Bryan is a 1986 graduate of Citadel Bible College with degrees in Bible and Christian Education. He and Kathy taught for one year at Muncie Christian School in Kansas City, Kansas. Following that he served for two years as the administrator of Fairview Christian School in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. After 3 frustrating years of teaching it became apparent that God had something else in store for the Neals. They began seeking God for direction in their lives and He graciously directed them into the field of Air Traffic Control. In December of 1989 Bryan was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration and he has been working as an Air Traffic Controller since.
In June of 1987, Emilie was added to the family, in April of 1991 Amie was born, and in December of 1995, they were blessed with Abigail. The entire family is thrilled to be serving at Countryside. The Neal’s came to Countryside in July of 1994. Bryan has served as an Acts20:20 leader, an adult Bible class teacher and a deacon. In April of 2004, Bryan was approached by the leadership and asked to consider whether God might be directing him into pastoral ministry. After much prayer and consideration he did indeed sense God’s leading and was confirmed as an associate pastor at Countryside in June of 2004. One of Bryan’s primary areas of responsibilities is care of and for the body. If you have any need, you may contact him at (913)592-3270 or via e-mail at
J.D. Summers, Associate Pastor
J.D. Summers has grown up at Countryside. More than being his church, Countryside has truly been a family to him as he has matured and felt the call to pastoral ministry. His desire is to help Countyside's effort to multiply through church planting.
In 2007 J.D. completed his bachelors degree in Biblical Languages at Northland International University, and has been serving as a worship leader since 2007 and as deacon since 2008. In 2010 he came on staff as an associate pastor to help serve the church that has been such a big tool in God's working in his life.
J.D. has been married to his incredible wife Sara since 2005, and they have two young children, James and Grace.
You can contact J.D. at (913)592-3270 or via e-mail at
Roger Johansen, Missionary to Brazil
Roger G. Johansen serves Countryside Baptist Church as a missionary in Brazil. Roger and his wife Crystal are currently working with a church-planting team in the city of Maceio in Northeast Brazil.
Roger and Crystal have four sons and one daughter, Joshua, who was born in Brazil, Jordan, who was born while they served stateside in evangelistic outreach at Countryside, and Jonathan, Juliana and James, who were also born in Brazil.
Roger is originally from Springfield, Illinois and Crystal is from Columbus, Ohio. Roger has completed his Master's Degree studies at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and recently completed his doctorate through Northland Graduate School. If you would like to contact Pastor Roger, you can e-mail them at
Brian Warne, Missionary to Mexico
Brian Warne serves Countryside as a missionary pastor in Mexico. Brian and his wife Danyel have two adult children, Daniel and Amy; they have been at Countryside since 1993. Countryside called Brian to serve as associate pastor in 1998. While serving the Lord at Countryside, the Lord burdened their hearts to take the gospel to Mexico and to assist Mexican believers to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Countryside sent the Warnes to Sinaloa, Mexico in 1999 where they are involved in a church-planting ministry among the Mayo Indians. Brian earned his degree in Pastoral Studies at Calvary Bible College & Theological Seminary and his Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling at The Master's College and Seminary. Their son Daniel is now serving alongside Pastor Otto Skoog in the Ottawa, KS church plant and their daughter Amy is serving in Mexico at a Christian school for deaf and at-risk children.
If you would like additional information about the Warne family's ministries in Mexico you may contact Pastor Brian via e-mail at