Back row left to right: Vern Rempel, Tory Doerksen, Ross Lehman
Front row left to right: Jane Dick, Linda Welty, Karen Martin, Carol Swartzendruber
Church Staff
Contact us: Pastor Vern Rempel: fmcdenververnaol.com Pastor Tory Doerksen: fmcdenvertoryaol.com Jane Dick: fmcdenverjanedaol.com Carol Swartzendruber: fmcdenvercarolaol.com Karen Martin: fmcdenverkarenaol.com Linda Welty: fmcdenverlindaaol.com
About us: Vernon K. Rempel, MDiv., DMin, Senior Pastor Pastor Vern Rempel has served in congregational ministry since 1986. He graduated from Associate Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, IN with a M.Div. degree and more recently from Iliff School of Theology with a D.Min. in preaching. Vern has taught at two Mennonite colleges, written numerous articles, and is serving as adjunct faculty at Iliff and in Mennonite denominational roles. Vern's doctoral thesis "Beautiful language for preaching: A poetics of homiletics" is available through theological databases, or contact him, if interested. Vern is married to Marilyn Rempel. They have two young adult children, Jess and Diana, and live in Littleton, CO.
Tory Doerksen, Pastor for Child and Youth Faith Formation Tory Doerksen joined the FMC staff in June, 2010. He started his seminary training through Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary – Great Plains and finished through George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Portland. While pursuing his M. Div. Tory was a part-time youth and music minister as well as a Service Adventure Leader with his wife Crystal. He lives in Denver with his wife and young son, Rian.
Jane Dick, Interim Pastoral Care
Jane Dick rejoined the staff on November 1, 2011 to serve as interim pastor for pastoral care.
Carol Swartzendruber, Interim Pastoral Care Carol Swarzendruber joined the staff on November 1, 2011 to serve as interim pastor for pastoral care.
Karen Martin, Congregational Administrator Karen Martin has served as Congregational Administrator since 1996. She has attended First Mennonite Church most of her life and is part of a three-generation family in the church. She has two young adult children. Karen is a member of the Mile High Chapter of the National Association of Church Business Administrators.
Linda Welty, Administrative Assistant Linda joined the FMC staff in December 2009. Linda has experience in a variety of non-profit office settings, including 10 years as manager of an independent living retirement community. Linda and her husband, Merritt, have two sons, one in Denver, and one in Boise, Idaho, with his wife and two children.
Ross and Allison Boehm Lehman, Caretakers Ross and Allison joined the staff in May, 2010.
Charlie Ferguson, Music Director
Sara Michael, Accompanist
