St. Andrew United Methodist Church - Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
About Us
Our Staff
Pastoral Staff
Harvey Martz
Position: Senior Pastor
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.111)
Dr. Harvey Martz has been Senior Minister of St. Andrew since 1994. Before coming to Highlands Ranch, he was Senior Minister at Calvary United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs for 22 years, a congregation that relocated and went through three building programs. Harvey has a Master of Divinity Degree from Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Iliff School of Theology. He has also served as Campus Minister at Montana State University.
Dr. Martz has led national workshops on Leading Congregations through Change and on Creating Congregations of Generous People. Harvey has been the chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry of our conference, the credential granting group for United Methodist pastors and has served as chair of our conference New Church Development Committee.
Since Dr. Martz’s appointment as Senior Minister, St. Andrew’s average worship attendance has doubled from 600 to 1250 and income has increased by 900%. The church was relocated to a new site and larger building in 2005 and will break ground the summer of 2009 on a new building phase encompassing an additional 40,000 square feet.
Harvey has had articles published in several national church publications and he and his wife Judy authored a chapter in the book, The Befuddled Stork. Harvey and Judy are the parents of Todd who lives in Colorado Springs and of Meredith who recently graduated from the University of Denver. Harvey enjoys reading, bicycling and movies. He wants our church to be a beacon for a balanced United Methodist perspective of mind and heart, spirituality and justice.
In June 2008, Dr. Martz was honored at the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference session wit the Bishop’s Award For Excellence in Leadership.
Cindy Bates
Position: Senior Associate Pastor
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.109)
Cindy Bates attended seminary at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cindy served St. Luke's United Methodist Church for almost 19 years. She then moved to Omaha to do a program at Creighton University in Christian Spiritual Formation, working toward certification as a Spiritual Director. While at Creighton, she served St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Over the years, Cindy has had ministry opportunities in several different areas. She began her work in the church doing youth ministry, but her emphasis recently has been with adult ministries. Pastoral care and grief support work have been a large part of her responsibilities, with interest in fellowship programming, missions and work project ministry, working with small groups and discovering new ways to empower laity. Her undergraduate degree is in theatre and she has a passion for the place of the arts in the church.
Cindy is pastor of Adult Ministries including Spiritual Growth, Adult Education and Singles ministries.
Finding ways to relax and enjoy God's creation is also an important part of her life. She takes daily walks with Murphy, her Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Golfing, biking, going to the theatre, gardening and traveling are some of her favorite ways to spend time, as well!
Jerry Herships
Position: Associate Pastor
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.173)
Jerry’s story is a familiar one. Former bartender/stand-up comic/mall Santa hears God’s call to leave the bright lights of show biz and dedicate his life to doing the Lord’s work. You’ve heard it a million times.
Jerry got his Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University in 1986. Jerry moved to Los Angeles in 1987 with the intention of Hosting The Tonight Show only to discover Jay already had the gig pretty much locked up. After bartending for a few years, Jerry became a comedian performing all over the country and Canada. It was while hosting a game show at a Hyatt Ballroom in Baltimore that Jerry realized he was built for a higher call (nothing against Baltimore). He moved to Denver to attend Iliff School of Theology at the age of 40 and received his Masters of Divinity in 2008. He joined St. Andrews Clergy Staff full time later that same year. In addition to his work at St. Andrews, Jerry currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Wesley Foundation.
Jerry has a beautiful wife Laura, to whom he has been married to since 1992. His son Hudson turned 11 this year (2008) and loves video games, buttered noodles and his dog, Rocky (he feels strongly for his mom and dad as well). Jerry has a passion for reaching out to those who were told there is only “one way to do the God thing” and loves to be in dialogue with people who either don’t trust organized religion or feel funny singing hymns they don’t know. Jerry’s focus at St. Andrew is young adults, the veteran’s ministry, alternative worship and the doughnut table. In his free time, Jerry likes learning about wine, men’s fashion and the future of religion. He’s a Libra.
Pathways Adult Ministry
Tam Curfman
Position: Pathways Director
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Tam loves creating transformational spiritual growth opportunities for adults and growing together faith.
Marylou Cate
Position: Pathways Staff Assistant
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 [Ext.156]
Children's Ministry & Family Connections Ministry
Christy Boyle
Position: Director of Children's Ministries
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.114)
Mary Huey
Position: Children's Ministry Staff Assistant
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Kathleen Riley
Position: Sunday School Coordinator
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Kirsten Parus
Position: Child Care Coordinator
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Children's Learning Center
Marcia Whitney
Position: Children's Learning Center Director
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Phone Number: 303-794-0510
Jen Goins
Position: Children's Learning Center Assistant Director
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Phone Number: 303-794-0510
Congregational Care
Jenny Ricklefs
Position: Director of Congregational Care
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This is an amazing place where I see God everyday in how we care for one another!
Dale Wood
Position: Congregational Care Coordinator
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Member since 2006
The opportunity to come out of retirement and serve part time in a congregation of loving people.
Diane Smith
Position: Staff Assistant for Congregational Care & Outreach
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Outreach
Terri Lowe
Position: Outreach Co-Director
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Jeri Dwyer
Position: Outreach Co-Director
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Music & the Arts
Mark Zwilling
Position: Director of Music & The Arts
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.112)
Mark Zwilling has been the Director of Music and The Arts at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Centennial since 1999. He oversees the Music and Arts program consisting of 16 choirs and ensembles along with an annual art show and drama presentations. The church also has an active Advent and Lenten Recital series. Mr. Zwilling is an active organ recitalist and is the Artistic Director for the Denver Women’s Chorus. He is also the primary staff accompanist for the Colorado Academy and maintains an active private studio. Mark holds four degrees in music and served a large church in Dallas, Texas before moving to Colorado. He also served as the vocal coach and music director for Michael Crawford for four years. At this time they work on a recording together call On Wings of Eagles featuring Mr. Crawford’s sacred favorites. Mr. Zwilling has worked with the National Endowment for the Arts as a professional accompanist.
Larry Scalfari
Position: Associate Director of Music & Handbell Director
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Cathy Kolar
Position: Music Administrator; Librarian
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Attended since December, 2003; became member Feb, 2005
Of course what I love most about St. Andrew is the music program, but a very close second is all the wonderful, caring, supportive, inspirational people I have come to call my family here.
Stacy Spehn
Position: Associate Director of Music; Holy Pretzels
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Stacy Spehn has been Director of Youth and Children's Music at St. Andrew for the past thirteen years. Stacy received her Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and she received her Master of Arts degree from Western Illinois University. Before moving to Denver, Stacy was involved in operatic studies. She has done numerous roles in opera and musical theater productions. Through a gentle nudges, Stacy is now a student at Iliff School of Theology pursuing a Master’s of Divinity. Stacy places an emphasis on her choirs being loving communities that come together to create something bigger than themselves through the vehicle of music. She loves to talk, walk and breathe about the meaningful stuff of life - driving her family members a little crazy. Stacy’s husband, Thorsten, has just completed a PhD in International Studies and he is a political science professor at University of Colorado at Denver.
Ann Guerin
Position: Associate Director of Music, Children & Youth
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Josh Garcia
Position: Sound Technician
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Welcoming Ministry
Melanie Rowlison
Position: Director Welcoming Ministries and Special Events
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.116)
Melanie and her family have been part of the St. Andrew family since 1981. She joined the Staff in 1991 to develop a ministry focused on those new to St. Andrew. Since that time she has grown the ministry to become Welcoming Ministries, fostering an environment where all persons feel welcome, valued and safe; where each can find a way to connect and be engaged with others in study, fellowship and/or service.
Prior to being on Staff, Melanie was very active in the several churches she and her family were part of – from Bemidji, MN, to Pittsburgh, PA, to Milwaukee, WI, to Littleton, CO. She taught Sunday School, helped write curriculum for Vacation Bible School, lead several summers of VBS, directed Christmas “pageants,” chaired the Children’s Ministries ministry area, established an annual Advent Festival, played in a hand bell choir, participated in many Bible Study classes and attended numerous training seminars. She was also very active as a volunteer in the children’s schools, and with the Denver Junior Symphony Guild.
Melanie grew up in Montana and graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She and her husband, Dale, have two adult children and two wonderfully delightful grandsons. When not spending time with her family or the St. Andrew family, Melanie enjoys time with their Sheltie pup, Max, gardening and walking.
Donna Walder
Position: Welcoming Staff Assistant
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.129)
Ministry to Young Adults
Jerry Herships
Position: Young Adults
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.173)
Ministry to Youth and their Families
Cindy Klick
Position: Director of Youth Ministries
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.119)
Member since 1988
I joined St. Andrew because it seemed like (and has been!) a great place to raise children. Finding my husband, Don, here was an unexpected bonus!
Lisa Petty
Position: Assistant Director of Youth Ministries
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Began attending in 2007
I was drawn to St. Andrew because it is a community of faith with a passion for reaching and loving people beyond the walls of this building.
Catherine Amis
Position: Youth Admin Assistant
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Member for 5 years, since moving to Colorado. I love working at a job that helps me to make a difference in the lives of teenagers and adult mentors.
Katie Flansburg
Position: Youth Intern
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The Matter Project
Scott Burke
Position: Director of The Matter Project
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Phone Number: 303-221-1743
Nicholas Henkel
Position: Program Architect
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Phone Number: 303-221-1743
Servant Mininstry
Janice Colliatie
Position: Servanc Ministry Director
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Phone Number: 303-221-1743
Member since January 2004
St. Andrew makes bold statements on social justice issues (e.g.) acceptance of homosexuality, moderate positions on abortion & immigration, etc. St. Andrew is openly accepting of all people, all religions, incomes, status, upbringing. St. Andrew has a vibrant outreach ministry, amazing youth ministry, excellent music program, unparalleled adult classes, powerful traditional and untraditional worship.
Administrative Ministry
Chuck Curtis
Position: Executive Director
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.101)
Shirley Tidd
Position: Office Manager
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Barb Witcher
Position: Administrative Assistant, Room Scheduling
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Leta Long
Position: Receptionist
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Stacie Wheelis
Position: Human Resources
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Sarah Davis
Position: Senior Accountant
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.190)
Carlee Andrus
Position: Administrative Assistant, Accounting
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.158)
Kathy Meyers
Position: Administrative Assistant to the Clergy
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Phone Number: 303-794-2683 (Ext.187)
Lyn Graves
Position: Information Systems Administrator
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Susan Bell
Position: Communication Design
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Casey Cole
Position: Maintenance Supervisor
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David Garner
Position: Custodian
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Tony Martinez
Position: Custodian
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Frank Zamora
Position: Custodian
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