Staff

Lead Pastor

I was born and raised in southern Minnesota and am forever thankful for my roots! I'm also thankful for my beautiful family and the opportunity to have served at LifeSpring since 2012! I like to jog, play frisbee, music, read occasionally, and eat pizza. A "perfect day" for me would include donuts for breakfast with my family, a run while listening to Bonhoeffer's "Cost of Discipleship," lunch with Bob Goff, followed by a nap, and then a birthday party with grilled ribeye steaks and Donut Haus almond poppy cake with cream cheese frosting for dessert. Maybe a bonfire too, and then to bed early. My other perfect day is flying across the country and back even if only to have lunch with a friend. #WorthIt. I'm a pretty simple guy. I just want everybody to love Jesus because following Him is the best. Oh, and my claim to fame is that one time I ate a whole pan of Jell-O in one sitting.

Pastor of Connections & Formation

I am both a Loveland and a LifeSpring native - I was born on a Tuesday and brought to LifeSpring my very first Sunday. After graduating from high school, I attended Capernwray Bible School in England and then Moody Bible Institute in Chicago where I received my B.A. in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Women’s Ministry. I graduated with my M.A. in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary in 2016.

I returned home to LifeSpring as the Pastor of Connections & Formation in 2016. I count it a privilege to help people relationally belong at LifeSpring and grow in their understanding and experience of God’s incredible and unfathomable love. I’m married to Gus and have a teenage stepson and a preschool daughter.

Pastor of Student Ministries

I was born and raised in Colorado Springs, where I earned my degree in English Literature from CU-Colorado Springs. I moved up north when I married my wife, Janna, 28 years ago. We have two boys: Quint (21), and Ian (17). I've been involved in youth ministry for nearly 30 years, both as a lay leader in local churches and for 12 years as an editor on the Youth Ministry team at Group Publishing. In my free time, you'll find me playing board games or reading a book.

I'm where I am today because a lay leader saw something in me when I was a goofy teenager, and it changed the trajectory of my life. I want to be a part of seeing that happen in the lives of LifeSpring's teenagers.

Pastoral Assistant

Hi! My husband Randy and I have lived in Loveland since 1993 and have attended LifeSpring since 1996. We have three grown children. I had the privilege of growing up on a ranch in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. People are my passion and so I attended Oklahoma Baptist University and earned a degree in Family Psychology. Following various jobs and adventures I joined the LifeSpring Staff in 2019.

LifeSpring has been instrumental in my growth as a follower of Jesus and has given me an amazing spiritual family. I love to see believers grow to be authentic and hope filled lights in the world. I hope to help people belong and bloom here at LifeSpring.

When I am not in the office I love to laugh (actually I also do that in the office), lay in my hammock, experience God's creation, travel to new places and connect with family and friends (preferably while enjoying food).

Director of Worship Arts

I visited Lifespring when I was a junior in High School as the guest of a friend. Back then I planned to do music in college so I could be a worship leader.

Many twists and turns later with years under my belt in the sports television industry, I followed my husband (that same friend I visited with in High School) back to Lifespring for his time on staff. Together we have two precious little boys and are doing our best to grow into the people God is calling us to be. Part of that has been discovering that God didn’t give up on those hopes I had to lead worship so many years ago.

I am honored to serve the worship ministry and volunteers and to support our church’s vision to put God first by being people who seek to encounter God uniquely in worship through the arts.

Children’s Ministry and Kids Hope USA Director

Much of my childhood was spent in the Pacific Northwest, specifically on Orcas Island, in the beautiful San Juans. All of have my adult work life has been connecting with children in a variety of situations including: center and home childcare, church, and public schools. I completed my BA in Elementary Education through Colorado Christian University.

I started attending LifeSpring in 2008 and have been on staff for the past nine years. It’s been a wonderful gift to be a part of a church and team where I’ve been able to grow spiritually, develop sincere relationships, and safely navigate the ups and downs of life. I enjoy paddle boarding, crocheting, and being with friends and family.

Local Outreach Ministry Director

Colorado became my home in 1993, after spending most of my growing-up years in the Midwest. My husband and I moved up and down the Front Range before finally purchasing our first home- in the LifeSpring neighborhood. It took us a few years to find our church, but the moment we walked through LifeSpring’s doors we knew we’d found more than a place to spend Sunday mornings, we’d found our Colorado family.

Since joining the staff in 2008, I’ve served in several roles. As Local Outreach Director I am able to draw on my background in special education, psychology, and social work while engaging with - and being blessed by ur amazing neighbors and community.

My favorite outreach team is my family: husband Keith, daughters Avry and Riley, sons Brady and Zachary, daughter-in-law Katie, and sweet grandbaby Leighton. It’s a privilege to do life with them, and with a church that seeks to Share God’s Hope so genuinely and graciously.

Director of Communications and Administration

I grew up in New Hampshire right in the corner between Vermont and Massachusetts. One year we had 14 snow days and we were in school almost until July. Apparently wanting to suffer more severe winter weather, I attended North Park University in Chicago, where I met my husband Brad on the first day of freshman orientation. We moved to Colorado shortly after getting married. With our son, Sam, we love having family adventures, camp outs, road trips, and good food. Let's go out for Thai anytime.

I love this church, and I love being a part of this mission and vision. I think it’s a special thing to find a church so deeply committed to serving its immediate neighbors and community.

Bookkeeper

I was born and raised on a farm in West Texas where snow is scarce and blowing dirt is abundant. I married my husband, Chip in 1987 and we have two grown children and a golden lab/retriever. Before we married, Chip asked if I would be willing to move to Colorado in the future, we moved here in 1993 and it was the best direction the Lord gave us. I enjoy hiking, gardening, camping and spending time with my family. The people at LifeSpring are friendly, caring and have the Lord’s desire in their hearts to do His work.