Jon Ashmore has a Bachelors degree in Computational Mathematics from Hillsdale College, and is currently working on a graduate degree in Evangelism and Apologetics from Dallas Theological Seminary. Jon and his wife, Jessica, have four children, three are students at Summit and one is homeschooled. Both Jon and Jessica are members of PCC. Jon has recently transitioned occupations after 20 years in the Marine Corps.
Bob Bryant graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in Philosophy and graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a Master of Science degree in Management & Health Care Administration. Bob spent his healthcare career with Riverside Health System, retiring in April, 2016. Bob was then called to the ministry and is completing graduate seminary studies at Regent University School of Divinity, and will graduate in May, 2020. Bob completed Chaplaincy training at Riverside Regional Medical Center and was ordained in Chaplaincy Ministry at Peninsula Community Chapel in November, 2019. Bob currently serves as a Hospice Chaplain and Pastoral Care Counselor at Westminster Cantebury at Home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Bob serves proudly as a Board Member of Summit Christian Academy, the Lackey Free Clinic, and the Pastoral Advisory Council at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Bob and his wife Carol are members of Peninsula Community Chapel and reside in Yorktown, Virginia. They are blessed with five wonderful children and eight wonderful grand-children.
Jared Christophel graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in Chemistry, and the University of Virginia with a Doctor of Medicine. He practiced Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Virginia for 10 years where he was awarded tenure. While in Charlottesville, he served on the board of Regents School of Charlottesville for six years. In 2020, Dr. Christophel left the academic world to join a private practice in Hampton, Virginia. Jared is married to Rebecca, a native of Yorktown, VA. Jared and Rebecca met on a medical missions trip in Peru, and he continues to serve on medical missions trips with ten trips to Kenya in as many years. They have four children who attend Summit Christian Academy at both the Grammar and Upper School. Dr. Christophel attends Peninsula Community Chapel.
Mary Oder served as the Manager of the Tax Department at PBMares, LLP for over 23 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Meredith College. Mary spent 8 years on the Newport News School Board, and Chaired the Hampton Roads Public Education Services Agency. Mary has 2 grandchildren who attend Summit.
David Price earned his BA in Psychology from Christopher Newport University (CNU) and graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in divinity and counseling. After graduation from CNU David went into full-time ministry as the Hampton director of Campus Life (Youth For Christ). In years to come he became the Hampton Area Young Life director. David would soon be called to the mission field with Young Life International and helped establish Young Life Netherlands. He moved home from there and became the Youth Pastor at Menchville Baptist Church and then on to seminary. After graduation from seminary, David became the Lead Pastor at Grafton Baptist church. David met his wife Tara while he was a missionary in the Netherlands and she came over as a leader from her church to help the ministry. David and Tara have two amazing daughters, one graduated from Summit and is attending CNU, while the oldest will graduate this spring from Liberty University.
Sue Freeman earned a BA in German and Elementary Education from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an MA in School Administration from Regent University in Virginia Beach. She taught grades 4th, 5th and 6th at Northside Christian School in Mounds View, Minnesota, and 5th grade at Hilton Head Christian Academy in South Carolina. After serving as Assistant Principal for Nursery through 12th grade at Evangel Christian School in Lakeland Florida, Mrs. Freeman married and served as a missionary with her husband Don in France where she spent much of her time as Director of the College Daniel International School Teacher Training Program. Upon return to the United States, Sue was hired as a teacher when Summit Christian Academy opened its doors in 1996 and shortly thereafter served as the Grammar School Principal from 1998 until her retirement in 2014. She currently assists at Vineyard Church of the Peninsula where her husband is the lead Pastor.
