Our Leadership Team


  • Nick Boonstra  - Senior Pastor

    Pastor Nick became the pastor of Blue Course Community Church in July 2023. Nick is a Clarks Summit University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary graduate. He is a self-professed theology nerd and, when not reading, loves to spend time with his family watching sports, hiking, and other outdoor activities. 


    Pastor Nick and his wife, Ashley, have been married for 13 years. They have three elementary-aged children. Ashley is also a Clarks Summit University graduate and is a third-grade teacher. You will likely find her helping out in our kids ministry. Nick and Ashley love to see people of all ages and walks of life grow in their knowledge and love for the Lord.

  • Cindy Rutschky - Children's Ministry

    Cindy grew up in upstate NY between Rochester and Buffalo. But now, Cindy and her husband Matthew live in State College. They have one grown son/stepson who lives in Florida. They also have three pets they love. Bella their mini-golden doodle and two cats, Lily & Devon. In her free time, Cindy enjoys quilting, crafts, reading, kayaking, & camping with family and friends. Cindy has a Masters of Education Degree from Clarion University and completed her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Lock Haven University. Most of her previous experience is in the Early Childhood field.

  • Ruba Elias - Administrative Assistant


Elders


  • Ryan Cummins - Chairman

    Ryan started attending Blue Course Community Church in 2014 but was initially drawn into the community via a Life Group in 2012.  Ryan met his wife, Olivia, during a membership class at the church, and they were married in the church sanctuary.  They have three young children.  Ryan is a lawyer for a local nonprofit law firm.  Ryan is passionate about helping others understand what they believe and why they believe it.  He has been on the Elder Board since 2020 and has been the Elder Chair since 2021.  He and Olivia also lead a Life Group. 

  • Tim Miller

    Tim has been a member of Blue Course Community Church since 2013. Tim is an engineer, entrepreneur and small business owner. He and his wife Hiliary have been married since 2015, and they have 4 children.Tim is passionate about reaching lost people and seeing the Great Commission play out in our local community. Tim has been on the elder board since 2020, and he currently serves on the Community Team and the Worship Team.



  • Bill Simon

    Bill grew up in western Pennsylvania and attended a United Methodist church throughout his childhood, gaining knowledge about the Bible from the pastors and teachers there. As a college student at Penn State, he met some dedicated and joyful believers and came to realize that he had not fully committed himself to Jesus Christ; He gave his life to Him as a sophomore and became very active in campus ministry. Since then, it has been his desire to serve in areas where God has given him skills or strong interests, including musical worship, missions, and ministry to college students. Bill enjoys serving on the church’s worship, missions, and facilities teams and as a campus ministry affiliate at Penn State.

  • Sandy Smith

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