First Presbyterian Church - Greeley, Colorado

Doug was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He's a graduate of the University of Tennessee Business and Law Schools. He loves SEC football and UT football in particular. He served as a civil trial attorney for five years before being called to pastoral ministry. Doug received his M. Div. degree from Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, which is also where he met his wife Jasona. Jasona grew up in Washington and Alaska. She and Doug enjoy a "cross-cultural" marriage, and the Lord has blessed them with three children, Hannah, Audrey, and Jonathon.

Before being called as our Sr. Pastor in August, 2002, Doug served as an associate pastor for five years in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to his family, Doug's passions in ministry are equipping God's people to become all that He has purposed them to be. He has a special love to see men grow into faithful Christ-followers, who partner with the Lord to extend His kingdom.

The Lord has used Doug's own personal experience with brokenness and failure to birth through him a ministry of healing in which people are set free to wholeheartedly love the Lord and one another. He believes God's love and power are best experienced in the community of a local church anchored in God's Word and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

It wasn't until she became the mother of three girls that Linda began to really know Jesus as Lord. The path her life has taken since she linked with Christ's kingdom perspective has been an amazing journey, and sharing this journey is Linda's greatest gift of ministry. Coming alongside people in prayer, worship, Bible study, and one another's burdens and joys truly defines Linda's heart.

Zoë's faith journey started at a young age. At 18 the Holy Spirit opened her eyes through Bible studies she attended with college friends and her relationship with Jesus has grown ever since. Along the way, Zoë has experienced many faith-building challenges that have motivated her to love and honor Christ. Zoë's married to Randy and they have three daughters and four adopted sons. Zoë believes God has called her to minister to children while equipping their parents to disciple them.

Marvin and his family moved to Greeley in 2006 from his native Washington state. A pianist, vocalist and choir director, Marvin has a heart for intergenerational worship. He spent 10 years in Southern California where he graduated from Biola University with a degree in Music Education. It was there that he met his wife Linda who now teaches private voice and piano. They have two daughters Lauren and Lindsay. Marvin loves working with people of all ages and helping them to use their artistic gifts to serve God in worship.

Ken grew up in the Mennonite tradition. He served in various ministries. He and his wife Margaret have worshiped at FPC for the last four years. Ken is an ordained elder and began working on staff at FPC on May 15, 2007.

Jeff is a fellow wayfarer who has traveled many places and done many things, seeking to live the way the great Jass saxophonist John Coltrane approached music: to condense and to distill our shared longings and discontents into pointed questions that become the path into the presence of Supreme Love. This journey is shared with his wife, Becky, and his three sons, Nathan, Spencer, and Jacob.

Sue has served as organist and accompanist for FPC for 35 years! She's a private piano and organ teacher. She's married to Bill, a fine trumpet soloist and teacher. They have two grown children, who also are excellent musicians. Sue has five grandchildren and is active in the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She enjoys making great music come from the 1991 Schantz Pipe organ.

Jerome is a graphic artist, guitarist and singer who enjoys using his gifts in the church . Jerome grew up in Greeley and has been sharing his talents with this congregation for nearly 10 years. He does a great job leading others in worship and is a blessing to those who serve with him. He is married to Jane and they have three young boys Noah, Ezra and Caleb.

Chanel and her husband, Kevin, both grew up in Greeley and met in high school. Chanel's relationship with Jesus really jump started when He blessed her and her husband with their daughter, Adia. Since that time Chanel's passion has been sharing both her experience as a mother with other women and the joy of knowing Jesus with children. Chanel and Kevin have two kids, Adia and Quentin.

Julie comes to us with an extensive background in educational support, human resources, emergency medicine and insurance sales. A native of the beautiful Great Lake State (Michigan) she is married to John, an elementary principal, and is mother to two grown sons. Her focus is Finance, Human Resources and Facilities. Believing that God has called her to serve, she is delighted to be working with the wonderful staff at FPC and this wonderful congregation!

JoAnn comes to us from a long back ground of church ministry. Some of her experiences have been Director of Music, Worship Leader, Administrative, and is currently serving as our Church Secretary. She has always felt a strong calling to serve the church and partner in ministry where ever the Lord may call her. JoAnn graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a BA in Vocal Performance and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Ellen is our Parish Nurse. She completed the Parish Nurse Training offered by the University of Colorado School of Nursing four years ago and has been working in this ministry since. A Colorado resident since 1954, she was reared in the Presbyterian Church. Ellen is by training a Labor and Delivery nurse, but has also worked extensively in the human services field. Ellen and her husband Norm are parents of three grown children and proud grandparents of Gabriella and Lucca.

Joe just recently began serving as Facilities Manager for First Presbyterian Church. He has been married to his wife Cecelia for 36 years. They have a son and a grandson in which they are very proud of. Joe recently retired from Eaton Schools as Facilities Director and he is looking forward to serving as Facilities Manager here at First Presbyterian Church.

Jerry is a Colorado native and grew up on a farm in the Greeley area. He graduated from UNC in 1974 and started working for the telephone company. After 27 years at Qwest, Jerry took advantage of an early retirement which has opened the door for many exciting changes in his life, including serving FPC as Assistant Facilities Manager. Jerry and his wife Linda have two children, both young adults. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys yardwork and gardening.

Jack Skinner serves as FPC's Sunday Sexton. Jack and his wife, Shirley were married here in 1950. Jack was ordained as an elder in 1953, moved away for a bit and returned in 1971. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Jack served in the Air Force and was stationed in Europe. He's a former teacher and retired salesman of manufactured homes. Jack was instrumental in starting the first Presbyterian Church in Thornton. Jack and Shirley have traveled extensively and enjoy many outdoor activities including tennis, golf, and biking. Jack was once the City Santa Claus and was pulled in a sled by dogs in the city parade. Jack says that God has blessed him over and over. We're pleased to have Jack as a part of the FPC team.

TJ, a native of Colorado Springs, was raised to know God, and through his life is learning what that means. He is also learning what it means to serve with the gifts and strengths that God has given us. His passion is technology; using it to enhance the worship experience, and helping others to know God.

He is blessed to be able to experience and respond to God's love with the staff and family of First Presbyterian Church.

Joey Young is persuing a Masters degree in music education. Joey has recently taken over the position of night security and management of the church's CD/tape ministry. Joey is also a proud Music Ministry Assistant for the church choir. Joey's walk with Jesus is just begining, but each day his walk and devotion grows thanks to the wonderful community at First United Presbyterian.