Lead Pastor - Dr. Dale Miller 

The Rev. Dr. Dale M. Miller became our lead pastor on July 1, 2006. Dr. Miller received a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University, a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Seminary, and a Church Business Administrator Certification from Candler School of Theology.

Dale has come to Nardin Park after serving six years as the Superintendent of the Detroit East District. Previous churches served include Waterford Central, Flint Central, Gladstone Memorial, Stony Creek and Plymouth First (Associate).

Primary Responsibilities: Preaching, Worship, Evangelism, Administration, Visioning, and Coaching

He is the husband to Susan (35 years) and the father of Walker, Kate, Sarah and Sam.

You can email Dr. Miller as dmiller at nardinpark.org.

Pastor - Rev. Mary Shipley

Rev. Mary Shipley was appointed to Nardin Park in 2002. Rev. Shipley holds degrees from the University of Michigan and United Theological Seminary. Prior coming to Nardin Park she served for six years as the Associate Pastor of Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church.

Primary Responsibilities: Missions, Education, Spiritual Formation, Family Life and Confirmation Class

She is married to David. They are the parents of Eleanor Jane Li and Heather.

You can email Rev. Mary as mshipley at nardinpark.org.

Pastor of Congregational Care- Rev. Bob Bough

Rev. Bob Bough returned to our ministry team in the fall of 2006, where he serves as our Pastor of Congregational Care. Prior to his retirement in 2004, Bob served several United Methodist churches in Michigan (Pontiac Covert, Vassar and Madison Heights) before becoming a substance abuse counselor.

He is a graduate of Michigan State University (B.S. in Police Science) and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (M. Div. and a M.A. in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling). Bob and his wife, Carolyn, have been a part of Nardin Park since 1990, when Bob first came on staff.

Primary Responsibilities: Stephen Ministry, Pastoral Care Team & Visitation, and V.I.P.

You can email Bob as bbough at nardinpark.org.

Director of Music - Melvin Rookus

Mr. Rookus has been Organist/Director of Music at Nardin Park since 1977. A native of Bay City, Michigan, he has both B.M. and M.M. degrees from the University of Michigan, studying organ with Ray Ferguson and Robert Glasgow. He oversees a music program that includes six choirs, including an adult choir (Chancel Choir), a youth choir (New Generations), two children's choirs (Wesley and Cherub), an adult hand bell choir, and a liturgical dance choir.

Under his direction the church now has a 48 rank, 3 manual Casavant organ, a Petrof concert grand piano, and a 3,000 square foot music facility with a music library of over 5,000 titles.

Nardin Park presents a Music Series that averages 16 concerts each year by artists from throughout the United States and abroad. Over 5000 people hear these concerts each season. Mel has also composed numerous anthems sung by the Nardin Park choirs and has commissioned new anthems from respected composers in the field of sacred music.

You can email Mel as mrookus at sbcglobal.net.

Coordinator of Youth Ministries - Rebecca Cook

Coming to Nardin Park in 2001, Becky oversees all of our teen based activities for sixth through twelfth grade youth. Our youth ministry is a well established, yet ever-changing palette of programs and events designed to encourage youth to grow in their faith and understanding of God, while enjoying fun and fellowship with friends.

Becky grew up in Chardon, Ohio, and graduated from Cleveland State University with a B.S. in Religion. She loves books, music, movies and sports as well as spending time with friends and family.

Primary Responsibilities: Common Ground, Appalachia Service Project (ASP), After-School Program, and Confirmation

You can email Becky as rcook at nardinpark.org.

Coordinator of Children's Church School - Laura Olson

Laura and husband John have been members of Nardin Park for 13 years. They have two children, Kellee and David, who are both involved in our youth group and sing in the New Generation Youth Choir.

Primary Responsibilities: Sunday School Program and Vacation Church School

Laura lends needed support to Rev. Shipley. She keeps herself busy tracking attendance of our church school children, recruiting and training our teachers, selecting and implementing the curriculums, coordinate purchasing of supplies, and provide support for educational programs.

You can email Laura as lolson at nardinpark.org