Our Team

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(Names from left to right: Randy, Bill’s Son-in-law –Rachel his
daughter - Emme his Grand daughter -Jared his son, Charlene his
wife, and lastly Bill is the seasoned one in the middle) 

Bill Blue
Our Lead Pastor

Bill has been in ministry since 1976, serving 33 years as a Youth Pastor in four different churches. Bill’s last position was as Senior Youth Pastor in Fowlerville, Michigan where he served for 18 years, with fulltime staff and interns. During his last year in Fowlerville Bill served as the Discipleship Pastor, overseeing adult education and assimilation. Bill’s passion is to make disciples who can in turn, make disciples! He is an avid birder and enjoys birding in the area. Bill started here at Shoreline as Lead Pastor in January of 2011.

Email: bill@theshorelinechurch.net



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Chris & Sara - Their children Caleb & Rachael

Chris Soltis
Pastor of Children & Youth Ministries

Chris and his wife Sara have been married for nearly six years. They have two children – Rachael and Caleb. Chris served on staff part-time for two years before coming on board full-time in February 2011. Prior to entering full-time ministry, Chris served as a middle childhood teacher for five years. He also served six years in the Ohio Army National Guard as a Second Lieutenant training as a chaplain candidate. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University and his Masters of Divinity from Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Chris enjoys soccer, the Cleveland Browns, and playing Words with Friends. He loves spending time with his family, building relationships, and sharing his faith in order to encourage others in their walk of faith.

Email: chris@theshorelinechurch.net


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Jeanette and her daughter Lisa

Jeanette Reinke
Our Church Secretary

Jeanette has been secretary for Shoreline Church since June of 1989.   In 1999 she also became Treasurer for the church.  In January of 2011 she became the proud recipient of the “Wii Bunny” – the trophy for being the Wii bowling champion at the 2011 Administrative Board retreat.  You can find Jeanette in the office Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.  She has served under 4 pastors and has seen the church grow greatly under each one.  She is a single mom of two children who are now in their 20’s.  She resides in Oak Harbor, Ohio where she has lived since 1983.

Email: jeanette@theshorelinechurch.net