Calvary Baptist Church of Denver - About: Pastoral and Church Staff


Bruce Greer	Mike Williams	Carla Randle	Warren Risch

Rev. Bruce A. Greer, Interim Senior Minister
bgreer@calvarydenver.org
An ordained American Baptist minister since 1977, Bruce brings broad experience as a pastor, church planter, researcher, interim pastor and chaplain. With degrees in ministry, church growth theory and sociology of religion, plus five units of clinical pastoral education, he is also a trained critical-incident stress-management provider and pastoral crisis interventionist, with experience at two major disasters. Known for thoughtful preaching and teaching, his special strengths also include pastoral care, worship, leadership, strategic planning and stewardship. With his wife Dale, Bruce has three young adult children.

Rev. Mike Williams, Minister of Care and Congregational Life
dmikew@calvarydenver.org
A Baptist seminary-educated and ordained minister of 29 years, he served three churches in the Southeast before coming to Calvary. He ministers to Calvary through his gifted teaching, occasional preaching, pastoral care, mission involvement and technology support. Mike and his wife have two children, who are just beginning their professional careers.

Rev. Carla Larson Randle, Minister to Children and Youth
crandle@calvarydenver.org
Carla joined Calvary in 1999. Her ministry is primarily focused on educational ministries of the church, including the needs of Calvary youth. After completing her work in Jackson, Michigan, as Associate Pastor, she earned her BA at the University of Michigan and her MDiv at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. Carla and her husband, Bryant, have three young children.

Rev. Warren Risch, Minister with Single Adults
warrenr@calvarydenver.org
Warren has been actively involved in singles’ ministries for 16 years. He has presented numerous seminars on personal growth, change, and the development of healthy relationships. As a single father, now with adult daughters and three grandchildren, Warren is well aware of the challenges experienced in the world of singles and those single-again. Both a pastor and licensed clinical social worker, Warren often takes ministry programming and events outside Calvary’s walls so everyone benefits from Colorado’s great outdoors.

Rev. Mary Armacost Hulst, Pastor Emeritus
revmhulst@aol.com
Mary Armacost Hulst served on the Calvary staff for nearly 30 years and as senior pastor 1993–2006. Now as Pastor Emeritus, she also serves our American Baptist Churches USA as vice president.

	Rev. Jeff Satterwhite, Minister of Adult Education jsatterwhite@calvarydenver.org Jeff comes to Calvary from the South Main Baptist Church of Houston, Texas, where he served in a similar full-time position over the last 6 1/2 years. Including his seminary years, Jeff brings 10 years of excellent experience in adult education and young adult ministry. A Dallas native (and Cowboys fan!), Jeff holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a Master of Divinity from Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. Jeff and his wife Sarah bring high energy and fresh perspective to Calvary.
	Michael Titus, Church Administrator mtitus@calvarydenver.org Michael's professional experience as manager for an insurance restoration construction company, coupled with a career in financial planning and estate design bring diverse business experience to Calvary. He has long served his home church; chairing their Finance Committee, Capital Campaign Task Force and as a church school teacher.
	Michael B. McBride, Director of Music Ministries mbmcb@mac.com Michael directs the Calvary Choir, JuBELLation handbells, and the instrumental ensemble Wings of Praise. He is also the Calvary organist and staff representative to the Ministry of Celebration in Worship. With a master’s degree in church music, in 1979 he earned his Ph.D. in music education. He is a nationally recognized organ recitalist and a choral music clinician and adjudicator. Mike and his wife, Veryl, have two children and three grandchildren.
	Christine Zeiler, Director of Children's Ministry czlady1@aol.com Christine coordinates Calvary’s children’s ministry. She has been involved with Calvary kids for more than 25 years. A former elementary school teacher, she possesses remarkable creativity, patience and understanding of children. She and her husband, Bob, have a married son.
	Jackie Howard, Marketing Director jackie@sage-creative.net Jackie oversees Calvary's strategic growth campaign, public relations, event publicity, and print and electronic communications. As Messenger editor, she has produced our bimonthly newsletter for 10 years. She brings more than two decades of marketing and design experience to the table and is CEO of Sage Creative.
	Bill Loftis, Financial Secretary bloftis@calvarydenver.org
	Rev. Gordon J. Kieft, M.Div., M.A., Calvary Counseling Center Pastoral counselor and licensed professional counselor gordonkieft@cs.com
	Deann Carmickle, Office Manager dcarmickle@calvarydenver.org
	Jennifer Jonell, Nursery Coordinator jenjonell@comcast.net
Missionaries in Residence: For a number of years, Calvary has enjoyed a Missionary in Residence program. Guests representing Thailand, Burma, South Africa, Czech Republic, Poland, and Gaza Strip have spent time at Calvary enriching worship, church school and special programs–helping us understand their cultures. They have taught us what God is doing through Christ in those distant lands. They help our world grow smaller!