The Pikes Peak church of Christ is a cross-section of the Pikes Peak Region. 

Our members. . .
§         Live from Black Forest to Fountain, Florissant to Falcon
§         Come from diverse cultures
§         Include Singles and Married
§         Are Young, Old and in-between
§         Are Employees, Employers and Retired

Whether you are. . .

§         Planning to move to Colorado Springs
§         New to the community and seeking a church home
§         A long-time resident seeking fellowship, support and opportunities to serve the Savior, Jesus Christ

. . .there is a place for you at the Pikes Peak church of Christ

We teach and adhere to the following principles and items of faith:

§         Repentance and baptism by immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ for the
      remission of sin (Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16)
§         Infallibility of the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:16)
§         Authority of elders (1 Peter 5:1-5)
§         Worship on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7)
§         Male spiritual leadership (1 Timothy 2:8-15)
§         Local congregational autonomy (Titus 1:5)
§         Age of accountability for baptism (no infant baptism) (Ezekiel 18:20)
§         No instrumental music in worship; a cappella music only (Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19)
§         Communion and giving on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2)

Our Elders

John Eriksen, Les Jones and Bill Ball

John Eriksen has been a Christian since 1985 and a member of the Pikes Peak congregation since 1991.  He began serving as an elder in 2006.  John grew up in Massachusetts and North Carolina.  He went on to spend 23 years in the U.S. Air Force where he flew in various fighter aircraft and served in assignments across the United States and around the world, including the Pentagon.

John and his wife Chun Hui have three children.

Les Jones was baptized into Christ in 1960 and previously served as an elder of the League Street church of Christ in Sulphur Springs, Texas for 15 years.  He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Texas at Arlington, as well as a Master's Degree in Earth Science and Computer Science from East Texas State University.

Les and his wife Vicki have lived in Colorado since 2003.  They have three children.

Bill Ball has lived in Manitou Springs since 1980, with several absences due to military service and employment.  Bill became a Christian in 1960 at the age of 16.

He has served as an elder in Brandon, England; Stuttgart, Germany; and Colorado Springs.  Bill and his wife of 40 wonderful years, Janel, have two married daughters, both with Christian husbands, and four grandchildren.

Our Ministers

Grady Miller has preached for the Pikes Peak church since March, 2001. He, his wife Darleen and daughter Taryn are blessed to live in Colorado Springs and work with this loving and supportive congregation. Grady has more than thirty years experience in local ministry.

Kevin Ballard and Grady Miller

Kevin Ballard has served as our Youth and Evangelism Minister since 2004.  He, his wife Kelly and sons Patrick and Alex make a profound impact in every area of service.  Kevin has been involved in local preaching ministries for over twenty years.

Our Deacons

Herb Adams manages the congregation's involvement in missions and benevolence. Herb and his wife Nita have been Pikes Peak members since 1972.

John Gentry plans worship services, special events, and advertising including web site maintenance. John and his wife Camille have been in the Pikes Peak family since 1997.

Dave Gorman keeps the congregation's education program vibrant and relevant; organizes all Sunday School and Wednesday night classes, Ladies' Bible Class and Vacation Bible School. Dave and his wife Debbie have been a part of the Pikes Peak church since 1993.

Bob Marshall ensures our facilities are safe, clean and well-maintained.  Bob and his wife Sherry have been at Pikes Peak since 1992.

Mark McClurg plans for future facilities for the Pikes Peak church.  Mark is managing and guiding the entire process from fundraising and building site selection to building design and construction. Mark and his wife Susie have been involved with the Pikes Peak family since 2003.

Brent McGuire takes all actions necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for worship and other congregational activities.  Brent and his wife Vicki have been a part of the Pikes Peak church since 2001.