Matt
​Strid

Senior Pastor 

Matt is married to Jenni. Together they have four children and a veritable "ark" of animals.  When they aren't messing around with horses and chickens: Jenni is a Spanish teacher and guidance counselor and Matt speaks for ​Christian
​camps and other organizations.
"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
​and in His word I hope;" Psalm 130:5

Jesse
​Miller

Youth Director and Media Director

Jesse is a third generations ministry worker with a heart for serving the Lord in youth ministry. He lives in Lakewood, CO, in an apartment full of books and puzzles and his new wife, Melissa, as of April, 2023.

​ “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor 10:31

Johanna
Liu

Worship Director

Johanna (name pronounced "Jo-ANN-a Lee-OO") joined our staff in March, 2022. She married Julian in November 2021 and they live in Littleton with their two cats, Mochi and Mango. Johanna has been a worship leader since middle school and is passionate about people experiencing a deep connection to God through song. Johanna is also a singer-songwriter and has released songs under her artist name "Daughter of David” on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services. In her spare time, Johanna loves hiking, travel, drinking excessive amounts of coffee, being a goofball, and trying to keep up with her husband on bike rides.

"He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him." Psalm 40:3

Lauren 
Danforth

Children's Ministries Director

Lauren has been serving the families of RRFC for 3 years as the Children's Ministry Director. She has been married to her husband Jeffrey for 13 years and they have two children. Along with growing the ministry she continues to expand her ministry education with the EFCA. Lauren brings years of experience and her love of working with children as the come to know and grow in the Lord and equipping parents in this task. She loves to cook and bake and hike but mostly helping anyone she can. 

Jude 22 "And some having compassion
​ making a difference."

Anna
Miller

Office Administrator

Anna is married to G. Paul and spent almost 40 years in
the mission field with Cru. 20 of those years they served in Germany working for the Western European
Headquarters of Agape Europe (Campus Crusade for Christ). They have three grown children and 4 grandchildren. Anna has always loved helping others and Admin work fits nicely with her gift of helps.

"For by Grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

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