Meet The Team

Services

Sunday ~ 9:15 AM Coffee and fellowship ~ 10AM Worship Service ~ Tuesday Men's Prayer 8:00 AM

Countryside Chapel Leadership


For now, Countryside Chapel is a small fellowship with big hearts. As the Lord leads, we hope to see other men and women raised up to serve His people. We believe the church is not built around any one person, but around the Lord Jesus Christ. Our leadership team is made up of men and women who have been called to faithfully serve the body of Christ using their gifts for the glory of God, and to edify the entire body of Christ; "till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" Ephesians 4:13. Together, we are committed to teaching God's Word with clarity and simplicity, by caring for His people, and equipping believers for ministry. In other words;  helping the Countryside Chapel family grow in their relationship with Jesus. We count it a blessing from the Lord to serve alongside one another as we seek to glorify God in everything we do, both in and for our community.

Ron Gardner

Lead Pastor


Ron serves as the pastor of Countryside Chapel, a new work of the Lord in Sheridan Wyoming. Though pastor Ron and his bride, Tafianne, are no strangers to Wyoming, nor to church planting. 

"Initially, it looked like we were coming along side a pastor with a struggling little fellowship, but it seems the Lord had other plans in His will for our lives."

Ordained in 2002, yet having been a part of Calvary Chapel since 1992, Ron draws from the model of ministry of pastor Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapels' founder. As such, like many pastors from that time, "Staying The Course"  is the chosen direction for Countryside Chapel in Sheridan. 

"Simply Teaching The Bible Simply, is a principle that I've come to know, and will therefore be the continuation of my style of ministry. Being raised up under some of the best Bible teachers of our time, we were all made aware that the vision of Calvary Chapel could never really be taught, it had to be caught. I understand that truth. It's more then just the name on a building, it's a philosophy and style of ministry that allows the Spirit of Jesus Christ room to move in His church."

Ron and Tafianne have 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and are excited to see how the Lord will use them in the Sheridan, Big Horn, and surrounding communities.

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Ron serves as the pastor of Countryside Chapel, a new work of the Lord in Sheridan Wyoming. Though pastor Ron and his bride, Tafianne, are no strangers to Wyoming, nor to church planting. 

"Initially, it looked like we were coming along side a pastor with a struggling little fellowship, but it seems the Lord had other plans in His will for our lives."

Ordained in 2002, yet having been a part of Calvary Chapel since 1992, Ron draws from the model of ministry of pastor Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapels' founder. As such, like many pastors from that time, "Staying The Course"  is the chosen direction for Countryside Chapel in Sheridan. 

"Simply Teaching The Bible Simply, is a principle that I've come to know, and will therefore be the continuation of my style of ministry. Being raised up under some of the best Bible teachers of our time, we were all made aware that the vision of Calvary Chapel could never really be taught, it had to be caught. I understand that truth. It's more then just the name on a building, it's a philosophy and style of ministry that allows the Spirit of Jesus Christ room to move in His church."

Ron and Tafianne have 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and are excited to see how the Lord will use them in the Sheridan, Big Horn, and surrounding communities.

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John Uriarte

Board Member

Pastor John has served in various ministries both in Calvary Chapel, as well as law enforcement for over 30 years, as well as a hospice chaplain for Arizona Life, he is now using his calling and gifts with a heart to  honor our military Veterans in the area.

Having led the ministry of "Operation Military Assistance" at Calvary Chapel Murrieta. He also successfully completed the Riverside Sheriff's Chaplain Academy and served the Temecula station office in California. It was during this time on April 15, 2012, John received his formal ordination at Calvary Chapel Murrieta in California.

In 2018, John and his wife Janis relocated to Prescott Valley AZ, where he completed the Prescott Valley Police Department Citizens Academy, and began serving as a volunteer Police Chaplain from 2018 to 2020, as well as serving 2 years for the Arizona Rangers, Lonesome Valley company. John, who serves temporarily on the Board at Countryside Chapel while the Lord raises up men within our Fellowship, has a true servant's heart, having served our country for 4 years in the Marine Corps.

John and Janis have been blessed with three children: daughters Yvonne and Stephanie, and their son William, as well as 10 grandchildren; Theron, Annika, Abel, Gabriel, Christian, Erica, Noah, Victoria, Tyler, and Ashley.

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Pastor John has served in various ministries both in Calvary Chapel, as well as law enforcement for over 30 years, as well as a hospice chaplain for Arizona Life, he is now using his calling and gifts with a heart to  honor our military Veterans in the area.

Having led the ministry of "Operation Military Assistance" at Calvary Chapel Murrieta. He also successfully completed the Riverside Sheriff's Chaplain Academy and served the Temecula station office in California. It was during this time on April 15, 2012, John received his formal ordination at Calvary Chapel Murrieta in California.

In 2018, John and his wife Janis relocated to Prescott Valley AZ, where he completed the Prescott Valley Police Department Citizens Academy, and began serving as a volunteer Police Chaplain from 2018 to 2020, as well as serving 2 years for the Arizona Rangers, Lonesome Valley company. John, who serves temporarily on the Board at Countryside Chapel while the Lord raises up men within our Fellowship, has a true servant's heart, having served our country for 4 years in the Marine Corps.

John and Janis have been blessed with three children: daughters Yvonne and Stephanie, and their son William, as well as 10 grandchildren; Theron, Annika, Abel, Gabriel, Christian, Erica, Noah, Victoria, Tyler, and Ashley.

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Harry Wakeling

Board Member

Harry,  is a native of Arizona, who came to know the Lord in 1991. He is also serving temporarily on the Board of Countryside Chapel  while the Lord raises up men within our Fellowship. Harry has a true servant's heart. He and his wife Tracy began attending church at Calvary Chapel Black Canyon City, where they served faithfully for 7 years. In 2005, they moved to Dewey, and attended various churches over the years before the Lord lead them to One Hope Christian Fellowship in 2021, a place where they can grow & serve.

Harry & Tracy have been blessed with 2 children, and 4 grandchildren.

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Harry,  is a native of Arizona, who came to know the Lord in 1991. He is also serving temporarily on the Board of Countryside Chapel  while the Lord raises up men within our Fellowship. Harry has a true servant's heart. He and his wife Tracy began attending church at Calvary Chapel Black Canyon City, where they served faithfully for 7 years. In 2005, they moved to Dewey, and attended various churches over the years before the Lord lead them to One Hope Christian Fellowship in 2021, a place where they can grow & serve.

Harry & Tracy have been blessed with 2 children, and 4 grandchildren.

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Tafianne Gardner

Women's Ministry / Admin

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David Holland

Deacon / Greeter Extrodinare

When you come to Countryside Chapel, you'll be greeted by David Holland, who has never met a stranger. David, like his Biblical name sake, is truly a man after Gods own heart. 

An avid Ohio Buckeye fan, his love for Jesus shines through with everyone he meets. 

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When you come to Countryside Chapel, you'll be greeted by David Holland, who has never met a stranger. David, like his Biblical name sake, is truly a man after Gods own heart. 

An avid Ohio Buckeye fan, his love for Jesus shines through with everyone he meets. 

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Donna Holland

Accounting

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