Story

I was born in Aurora and grew up in Littleton. In high school, my stepfather, who had raised me, became addicted to cocaine and other drugs. Before my eyes I saw a man destroy his life and I realized that my life was headed in a similar path of meaninglessness, despair, and destruction.

The Lord used this difficult season to draw me to Himself through a series of interactions with passionate followers of Christ. At the age of 18, by grace, through faith, the Lord made me a new creation and set my life on a new course of enjoying and pursuing Him forever.

Since that time, the Lord allowed me to graduate from Colorado State University and Denver Seminary. I was married to my wife Jennifer in 1999. In 2003 I was ordained by Colorado Community Church and we were commissioned as missionaries. We served ten years at The Harbor in Okinawa, Japan in a church that served the military community stationed there. In 2013 we moved to Brno, Czech Republic to serve with Pioneers International as Church Planters. At the end of 2015 we felt called to return to Colorado to care for my wife's father who is suffering from Alzheimers.

In addition to planting Redemption Parker, my wife and I still continue to serve with Pioneers International on the Europe Core Leadership Team. You can learn more about that ministry here.

Family

Since 1999, Jennifer has been my partner in life and in ministry. She is gifted in the areas of hospitality, teaching, and women's discipleship. She enjoys teaching our daughters, time in the mountains, travel, reading, blogging, and meaningful conversations with friends.

Additionally, I count it as one of God's great blessings to me to call Rebekah, Zoe, Abby, and Hannah my daughters. Each of these girls have unique giftings and passions.

Hope for Redemption

My hope for Redemption Parker is that God would raise up an authentic community of men, women, and children who know and worship the triune God rightly, and that powered by the Holy Spirit and motivated by the gospel we would give our lives away as we follow Christ in acts of compassion, mercy, and grace.

Hobbies and Interests

Sports

I enjoy watching the Broncos and the Lakers (I know, I know, that's not right), as well as playing basketball and tennis. In the summer, you'll often find me on our trampoline with my daughters attempting back-flips, front-flips, and other stunts no forty-year-old should be doing.

Books

I enjoy reading and discussing all kinds of books including theology, history, missions, leadership, philosophy, apologetics, pop-culture, current events, good fiction, and books I read to my daughters before bedtime. Some of my favorite authors include C.S. Lewis, Os Guinness, J. I. Packer, and Timothy Keller.

Speaking and Writing

In addition to reading many blogs, for years I have blogged about issues related to our mission and ministry, social issues, philosophy, and apologetics. I am also passionate about public speaking - particularly any time I have the privilege to preach God's Word is a great joy and honor to me.

Story

I grew up in a small village ten miles north of Brighton, about seventy-five miles south of London, UK. I have two brothers and a sister. I grew up in a Christian home but in a secular environment where belief in God was often ridiculed. As a child I mostly disliked being at church and mostly opted out. While immersed in the party scene in Brighton, my parents joined a local church plant, which my dad encouraged me to investigate. Gradually I noticed things such as the love that Christians had for one another and outsiders. I also discovered that Christianity was not just about rule following and an irrational belief in God. It was based on faith and reason. One morning I heard the gospel from a guest speaker at church, the gospel came alive to me in that moment by the power of the Spirit. Later, I went to the University of York to study Archaeology, where I became involved in college ministry. After college I briefly worked in recruitment before embarking on a career in accounting. Several years later, I completed the Master of Divinity at Denver Seminary, a post college dream of mine. I am excited about the church, theology, evangelism, and enjoy talking about almost anything!

Story

Born in Bakersfield, California, affectionately dubbed the “armpit” of the state, we relocated to Colorado in 1997 for my dad’s job with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Growing up in a Christian home centered on Jesus and athletics, my identity became entwined with sports, relegating my faith to a mere accessory. However, like many athletes, my journey on the field came to an end in college, leading to a search for meaning. This period of wrestling compelled me to reassess my priorities and confront my arrogant attitude toward God. I had, as CS Lewis described, placed myself on the bench, with God in the Dock, assuming the role of judge. Through the prayers of the saints and the patient shepherding of my brother-in-law, who was also my pastor, the Lord graciously softened my hardened heart. In that season of renewal, echoing Job’s words, “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore, I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes” (Job 42:5-6), I surrendered to God’s transformative power. Since then, as Martyn Lloyd-Jones said, “My desire is to become who I already am in Christ.” I married my high school sweetheart, Kenna, in August of 2013, and graduated from the University of Colorado. Currently, I assist families in stewarding their finances while Kenna and I embrace our role as ambassadors of Christ to our four children. In our imperfect journey, God continually sanctifies us, revealing His strength in our weakness. In 2021, my family joined Redemption Parker, finding a home where we eagerly anticipate God’s work, not only in our local community, but also across the nations. My deepest desire is to see our church enjoy Jesus.

Story

I grew up in Southern California in a little town called Seal Beach. I was raised in a cult called the Unification Church (Moonies), but by God's grace they had a poor children's ministry, so most of my childhood memories are surfing with my brother and eating in-n-out burger! Early on my god became the game of baseball until one day in college I suffered an injury that left me questioning everything. Feeling unsatisfied after reading a couple self-help books and then quickly realizing that the party scene wasn't going to give me any answers to my problems, by God's sovereign providence I walked into a church and heard the gospel for the first time in my life. In that moment the gospel was the power of God for salvation.

I ended up playing baseball for the University of Oklahoma (Boomer-Sooner) where I graduated with a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. One of our shortstops was also a believer a little further along the path than me, and God used him mightily to show me what it looks like to follow Christ. After graduating from OU, I came back to California to coach baseball. Seven years ago I began working as the Chaplain and Director of Player Development for Gameday, a Christian non-profit baseball academy in Parker, Colorado, where I still currently work.

Family

While I was earning a Masters of Theological Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary I started dating my soon to be wife Hollie as she was working on a Masters in Biblical Counseling from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. (We were set up!) And after some long distance dating, have been married since 2017 and have two beautiful daughters named Eden and Shiloh.

After Hollie and I got married we had desires to be missionaries to the unreached in Antalya, Turkey with some friends of ours. However, during our visit we felt a strong call from the Lord to plant in the US... a culture we know and where the need is still great! We have been on that journey of training for the last few years. I am currently working on a Doctor of Ministry degree at Denver Seminary and was an elder at Parker Hills Bible Fellowship until August of 2020. Parker Hills Bible Fellowship sent us out to join the Embassy Church and Fellowship Associates as a Church Planting Resident which was an amazing year for us. But after COVID changed some plans, we were excited to join Redemption Parker as the pastor of Church Planting. We desire to be sent from Redemption Parker to plant a church that makes Christ famous and plants more churches that does the same... Lord Willing.

Story

I was born on March Air Force Base, in California in 1976. My dad was in the Air Force and we moved several times until we finally ended up in Arizona. I grew up in a Christian home, went to Christian schools, and was at church every Sunday and Wednesday. By the time I graduated high school, I thought I had the Christian life figured out (and didn't really need or want anymore). However, during my Freshman year in college, I encountered a cult who really shook my faith. I did not have the all of the answers, and quickly found out that knowing the right answers was not enough. God used this time to show me that what He was really asking for was my whole life in obedience to Him, not just knowing the right answers and saying the right “Christian” things. This is when I really started following Christ.

During this time, I met and married my wife, Sandie, and graduated from college with an Engineering Degree. Sandie and I moved to Tucson,AZ started our family, and I worked as an Engineer. Although God uses many experiences and circumstances to conform me to the image of Christ, there have been a few key moments in my life that highlight this ongoing transformation. One of these moments came a few years after graduation, just as I was settling into life as an Engineer. I was successful at my job; we had a new house, and a new truck. I was in full pursuit of the “American Dream.” Then God decided to show me that my heart was pursuing the wrong things. We were involved in student ministries at our local church when the youth pastor left the church suddenly. I had no intention of changing my vocation, but it became clear that this was what God was asking me to do. God used this experience to reveal my heart and priorities. So I quit my Engineering job and became a youth pastor. God used that year in many ways to shape me to be more like Him.

A year after that, God moved us to Phoenix, and I took a job as an engineer again. We found a great church, and became very settled into our life in Phoenix. We were involved in leadership at our church, leading the young adults group, and growing our own family (with 4 kids, and one on the way). Again, God asked for my obedience. My sister's husband was leaving her and her 4 children, and God was asking us to relocate to Colorado to help her. We started praying that God would make a way for us to help, and within 3 months, He answered our prayer with a work opportunity that would require us to relocate to Colorado. This was one of the best times in our lives. We learned that being in the will of God, doing His work, living on mission was the only place we wanted to be.

After 2 years, we moved back to Arizona, hoping to start right back up where we had left our lives in Arizona. God had different plans, and the Engineering Company that I worked for in Phoenix was relocating everyone back to Denver! It was a hard decision, but after much prayer we really believe that God was calling us to go back to Colorado. So we packed up again, leaving our church family, friends, and Sandie's family and moved to Parker, Colorado. We are excited to see what new work God has in store for us here as we seek His will for our lives here in Parker.

Family

Sandie and I have been married since 1999, and have 5 children; Cole, Ethan, Blake, Grace and Lucy. Sandie and I believe that as followers of Jesus, we are called to make disciples, and that our 5 kids are at the head of that line. Especially as our kids get older and start entering their teen years, we definitely feel a sense of urgency in teaching our kids how to follow Christ. We strive to live as a family on mission in our neighborhood, work, and schools.

Hope for Redemption

One of our greatest hopes for Redemption Parker is that God uses this church to grow and mature believers to live on mission so that we can reach Parker with the Gospel message. I am excited to see us reach Parker by becoming a group of people that learn to be more intentional in our relationships both with believers and unbelievers as we build community together.

Hobbies and Interest

Growing up I loved basketball and my favorite team was the Phoenix Suns. I thought that Dan Majerle was the coolest. I still play now and then, but now that I am getting older, I have transitioned to some more old man sports, like golf. Also, now that we are in Colorado, we are enjoying more outdoor activities we can do as a family like hiking, camping and snowboarding. No 14ers yet, but who knows, maybe this is the year! My wife and I also enjoy working on home projects. We have done everything from kitchen and bath remodels to landscaping and even building a pool. We always seem to have a list of about 20 projects to work on. I blame Pinterest and Fixer Upper for both the fact that my list is so long and that I know what shiplap is.

Story

I've felt called to and have been involved in ministry in some capacity since I was 16. God has put the city of Boulder on my heart, and I am so excited to be here as the church planting resident. I enjoy reading, chess, playing guitar, and watercolor when I'm not working. I am really excited to get to know you and worship with you this year!

Story

I was 7 years old the first time I begged my mom to let me serve with her in the church nursery. Even as a child myself, I loved little children. As I have grown older, I have come to understand why. The littlest image-bearers in our midst are very beloved to their Creator as well. “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). What a joy and privilege to partner with parents to serve these “little children” at Redemption Parker! By God’s beautiful design, He has authored my story to be filled with opportunities to teach and serve children. Prior to having children myself, I worked as a special education teacher. My husband, Ryan, and I now have 3 children of our own, and God continues to teach me much about His character through the simplicity, humility, and faith of children. I am beginning the homeschool journey and have been graciously mentored in the philosophy of Charlotte Mason. In her words, I hope to use my role to “present the idea of God” and “implant a love of the word of God”’ in the souls of these children, in order that “God might become their exceeding joy!” Outside of caring for our family and teaching our children, I enjoy reading, having deep conversations with friends, delighting in God’s creation, hiking/biking/running, learning new skills, and adventuring with my family.

Story

I moved to Colorado about 6 years ago when my wife, MaKayla, and I decided to embark on a new adventure! We were originally from Minneapolis, and decided to make the leap knowing about 2 people in the place we were moving to! My passion for Youth Ministry started when I was middle school age. Though I grew up in a Christian household, and attended a Christian school, I would say that my church Youth Ministry and the connections I had there is what had the largest impact on my walk with Christ as a kid. I still keep in touch with one of my high school youth leaders! With that in mind, I have since had a continued passion for Youth Ministry, and was previously involved in a number of youth leadership roles in MN, primarily as a Tennis Coach for a local Christian High School, while volunteering as a Youth Leader at my prior church. In my free time, you will find me running around with my kids, Millie and Benny, playing any sport with a racket/paddle, or playing video games. If I you have any questions about our Youth Ministry, or how to get involved, reach out anytime! I would love to connect!

Story

I am a native of Denver, Colorado and married my husband Mark at the scandalously young age of 20. After the honeymoon, finishing school, and seminary, we served with Cadence International as missionaries in Okinawa, Japan. There we ministered to American service members and their families. One decade and four daughters later, we transitioned from Asia to Europe. There we served with Pioneers International as church planters in the Czech Republic, where the Evangelical Christian population numbers less than 0.5%. In 2015, we were unexpectedly called off the mission field to care for my dad who suffers from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. We now reside in Parker where we have planted Redemption Parker with the team of dear friends and amazing leaders you see here on this website. In addition to RP, Mark and I remain on staff in a supporting role with Pioneers International. Outside of missions in Europe and church planting in Parker, I homeschool my daughters and write at jenoshman.com. I am especially passionate about encouraging women in deepening their faith and growing a Biblical worldview.

Story

I grew up in a small town in beautiful Northern New Mexico. I received a double master’s degree in Social Work and Public Health and worked as a hospice social worker before having my children. God slowly worked in my heart through my twin sister who diligently prayed for my soul and sent me Bibles, encouraging me to pursue a life in Christ. At her encouragement, I attended a bible believing church that quickly became like family to me. I surrendered my life to Christ and was baptized at 27 years old. I’ll never forget that feeling of rising up out of the water, a new creation, holy and beloved. My days of searching for a “home” were over. I met Jesus and settled right in. Because of my redemption story, I fully believe that church should feel like family and God should feel like home. I believe that God calls us to a life of discipleship and in my current season, he’s given me children – my own and the children in the church. I am so thankful to God for sovereignly bringing our family to Redemption Parker and for the gift of walking alongside the children and their families as we faithfully disciple them to know the joy and fullness of trusting and loving Jesus. My husband, Josh, is a former missionary and currently works as a nurse at the VA hospital. Together we have two kids and we’re involved in the Safe Families ministry. My favorite things are being outdoors with my friends and family, warm drinks, good books, and all things cozy.

Story

I grew up in a Christian home and started following Jesus when I was 12 years old. I married my husband Brad when I was 20 years old and we have 5 children (three teenage sons, and two young daughters). We have moved a ridiculous amount of times in our 21 year marriage (mostly in Arizona), but God has been faithful to provide a great church, opportunities for discipleship and amazing Christian community everywhere we have lived. When we landed in Parker CO in 2015, we did not have it in our minds to plant a church, and we didn’t even know the Oshmans yet! But God’s plans are so much better than anything we could imagine! Co-planting RP with the Oshmans has been a life-giving, sanctifying work, and I am so thankful God has brought us here! Brad and I both feel very passionate about practical theology - and love to help disciple people so that they can practically apply God’s truths in their everyday lives. We lead a Gospel Community, I am involved in leading the Women's Ministry, and I coordinate CORE groups, which are small groups meant for mutual discipleship. In my everyday life I am usually homeschooling my kids, doing some kind of DIY home renovation, or opening up our home for hospitality to friends, neighbors, and church members. My hobbies include gardening, carpentry, and anything that allows me to build or create things. I love it when I can use these hobbies to get to know someone new or serve the community in some way.