ABOUT PIKES PEAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
ABOUT PIKES PEAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
WHO WE ARE
VISION
Turning broken people into relentless, loving servants of Jesus Christ.
MISSION
Helping more people, more often, say 'yes' to God!
Pikes Peak Christian Church in Colorado Springs is committed to connecting seekers, growing believers, building families and impacting communities. We achieve this by creating environments that help you encounter God, hear his voice and say 'yes' to Him.
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OUR STORY
The church in Colorado Springs was formed in the summer of 1956 when a handful of believers felt led by God to plant a ministry in the Security area that would reach the growing bedroom community with a large concentration of both retired and active duty military.
The Christian Church of Security met in a small house on Morningside Drive, then purchased land on Aspen Drive and built their first worship facility. Over the next several decades the church family grew as families were blessed by the ministry to children, teens, and adults. The church was blessed by the long pastorates of Dallas Shafer and Bryan Myers.
It was under Pastor Myers’ leadership that the church decided to relocate to its current location on Bradley Road in April of 2001. With the move and the opportunity for greater ministry, the church changed its name to Pikes Peak Christian Church and opened its doors to al within sight of the majestic mountain bearing that name. In November of 2011 the church opened the doors of a new worship center and beautiful lobby, making room for our growing community and freeing up space for our children in our old building, a place the kids and youth call The NextGen Worship Center.
Our current pastor, Darrin Ronde, and Julie, his wife of 30+ years, joined the church staff in 1995 as Outreach & Church Growth Pastor and transitioned to the role of Senior Pastor in the Spring of 2004. A graduate of Nebraska Christian College (B.A. in Pastoral Ministries) and Cincinnati Christian Seminary (M.A. in Theology), Darrin had served as a Children’s Pastor for ten years at Central Christian Church. That experience helps him to communicate in a way that resonates with both the young and the old.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We recognize the importance of having a framework around which we grow in maturity and relate to one another as a community of believers, and we hold the following essentials to be at the core of who we are and what we believe.
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We believe there is one God, eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ – His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His reconciling death for all people, His resurrection from the dead, His ascension to Heaven, and His return in power and glory.
We believe the Bible is without error and the authority for all we believe and practice.
We believe salvation is by the grace of God, apart from any personal merit, and is the common need of all people, who have sinned and fallen short of God’s standards. Salvation is through faith in Christ alone.
We believe the appropriate response of faith to the grace of God is that we repent of sin, confess Christ as Lord, are baptized (immersed) in His Name, and continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.
We believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling presence empowers and directs the Christian to live a godly life.
We believe in the resurrection from the dead, with believers inheriting eternal life with Christ and unbelievers facing judgment.
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe marriage is an exclusive, life-long covenant between a man and a woman and that sexual intimacy should be confined to those who have entered into that publicly recognized union.
We believe that God determines male or female gender in the womb, and that gender is affirmed by biological traits present at birth and is unchangeable. We believe that both genders
equally reflect the image of God and all should be treated with respect, understanding and compassion. (Ge 1:27; 2:22-23; 1 Co 11:12; Ga 3:28)
MEET THE ELDERS
Elder Mark Fisher & Åsa
The Fishers have attended PPCC for 20 years. They have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. They are presently in their 38th year of service as missionaries with Youth with a Mission (YWAM). Mark is the current Elders Chairman and represents the Elders on the Trustees Board. He also assists with leadership development and mentorship.
Elder Armando De La Garza & Carolyn
The De La Garzas have attended the church for many years and married for several decades. They enjoy their furbabies and velcro kids including exchange students. Carolyn is on staff assisting the executive and senior pastors. Armando leads our men's ministry. Together they teach the Rooted class!
Elder Barry & Susan Dodson
The Dodsons have been attending PPCC for 14 years. They have 4 married children and 7 grandchildren. Both are retired and together lead Membership Classes and relengage marriage ministry. They have a heart for men, women, and marriages and often mentor individuals and couples.
Elder Wayne Hinkle & Wilma
The Hinkles have been members of this church since 1975. They have 4 boys between them along with 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Wayne has been an anchor Sunday Bible School teacher for many years and together he and Wilma lead the PALS Ministry for our Seniors. Wayne assists with hospital visitation and shepherds our shut-ins.
Elder Dan Kasson & Pam
The Kassons have been attending PPCC since 1987. They have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Dan is retired and serves on the Men’s Ministry leadership team and leads a men’s group. He has lead small groups for many years. Now that he’s retired, he frequently attends Staff meetings to encourage our leaders. Pam serves in KIDMIN as a lead teacher in our Elementary groups!
Elder Troy Naab & Bea
The Naabs have attended the church for many years. They have 1 daughter and 1 son. Troy is a small-business owner and assists with membership classes. Bea serves on the Sunday Worship Team!
MEET THE SENIOR PASTOR
Elder & Senior Pastor Darrin Ronde & his wife, Julie
The Rondes came to PPCC in 1995 after serving in ministries in Ohio and Arizona. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Darrin has served as Senior Pastor since 2004. His primary roles are leading the Staff and teaching the wonders of the Scriptures to the congregation. Julie has been part of the Outreach Team, led several teams on overseas trips, and serves on the board of Christian Missionary Fellowship.
MEET THE STAFF