Christ Community

Elders

 The Elders are the elected spiritual leaders of our church. The Apostle Paul in Acts 14:23 commanded the church to appoint elders. It fulfills a need for order and a form of church government. While the staff and our various ministry leaders oversee the day-to-day operations of the church, the Elders have two types of responsibilities: 1) Group oversight of the church, and 2) Active, personal involvement in the work of the ministry. As communicated in the Partnership Journey classes, Christ Community is "staff directed, but Elder protected."

Group oversight of the church includes matters such as praying for the congregation, participating in Soaking Prayer and other strategic prayer ministries, working with staff leadership to ensure that CCC's ministries are properly aligned, reviewing and approving strategies recommended by staff leadership, developing and/or approving policies of the church, and guarding doctrinal purity and church discipline. Active personal involvement in the ministry includes utilizing their individual spiritual gift(s), passions, experience, etc. to serve in various ministries.

Feel free to contact any of our Elders if they may be of service to you. 

 

Tom Kenigsberg, Chairman    Tom has attended Christ Community since 1997 and is currently serving as Chairman of the Elder Board. He became a Christian through his involvement with InterVarsity during college. Tom says, “Mainly through relationships with caring and fun people, I began to see Christ as a real person, as opposed to a historical figure. My relationship with Him became personal when a friend shared a story of accidentally killing someone in an auto accident and sensing Christ’s presence immediately with him as the Comforter.” Tom is a doctor in our community and is married to Katie. They have five children: Christina, Ryan, Matthew, Nathan, & Timothy. Tom’s spiritual gifts are administration & discernment. His ministries include Small Groups, Kid’s Konnection, and Prayer Ministry. Tom’s email is kenigsberg@juno.com.

 

Mike Shea   Mike has attended Christ Community since 1995. He accepted Christ when he was 5 at a Vacation Bible School in his neighborhood. Mike is an elementary art teacher here in Greeley. He is married to Teresa, and they have three children: Kylie, Jodi, and Cory. Mike’s spiritual gifts are discernment, giving, and helps. His ministries include Marriage Mentoring, Kid’s Konnection, Small Group Leadership and Prayer Ministry. His email is sheabrood@yahoo.com. 

Joe Smeltzer   Joe has attended Christ Community since 1992 and has served a number of those years as an elder. He has served as Chairman of the Elder Board and serves the church as a part-time Pastoral Counselor. He has been blessed by the opportunity to minister to people through the counseling ministry. Joe has been married to his wife Candy for over 40 years. They have 4 grown daughters, 4 sons-in-laws, and 11 grandchildren. Joe is a retired guidance counselor at Greeley West High School. He attended seminary at Dallas Theological Seminary and served full-time as a pastor for 3 years prior to moving to Greeley. He and Candy enjoy visiting their children and grandchildren in Nebraska and Texas, and together teach the class Families Where Grace Is In Place as a part of our Equipping U ministry. Joe’s email is canjoesmel@msn.com.

  

Brian Underwood     Brian has attended Christ Community since 1998. He was raised in a Christian home and came to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a young age. “My heart’s desire is to allow God to guide every phase of my life. I am encouraged when God uses me to impact the lives of others for Him.” Brian and Ronda were married in 1982 and have two boys: Eric & Kyle. A Vice President for Banner Health and a Commander in the Naval Reserve (retired in April 2003), Brian’s spiritual gifts are encouragement, shepherding, and leadership. He is involved in Small Group Leadership, Prayer Ministry, and Men’s Ministries. His email is brekund@comcast.net.

 

Alan Kraft   Alan has served as the Senior Pastor and an elder of Christ Community since 1990. He “officially” became a Christian on July 15, 1975 at a junior high church camp. He has been married to Raylene for 17 years, and they have four children: Erin, Joel, Caleb, and Joshua. Alan’s spiritual gifts are leadership, preaching, and worship leading. His main ministry is that of pastor—helping “to prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ might be built up” (Ephesians 4:12). Alan’s email is alank@cccgreeley.org. 

 

Myron Berg   Myron Berg has been attending Christ Community since 2001. He received Christ as his Savior when he was 12 years old. He has been a tax accountant for over 40 years and is currently working as an enrolled agent for Clergy Financial in Loveland. He has also been married to his wife Marsha for over 40 years, and they have 2 children and love being grandparents. Myron’s spiritual gifts are leading/teaching and encouragement. His ministries include leading a weekly Men’s Small Group, Greeter Team, Marriage Mentoring, Kid’s Hope Mentoring, and Project Beyond Catalyst leadership.  Myron’s email is mmberg100@hotmail.com.

 

Ron Broda   Originally from New Jersey, Ron has attended Christ Community since 2003, and has been an Elder since January 2009.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a church renewal conference in 1974, and his journey with Jesus has been an unfolding process.  Ron has been married to Alysan for over 35 years, and are the parents of one grown son, who along with his wife has blessed them with three grandchildren.  Ron is retired from working for Weld County for over 20 years, but remains active in serving by using his spiritual gifts of encouragement and mercy/compassion.   In addition to being one of our Elders, Ron heads up the Hospital Visitation Ministry Team, is a part of a Faith in Action team and Gathering Place Team, and enjoys bringing communion to shut-ins.  Ron's email is rabroda@q.com.