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, Tiny Tots 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 five children. Mike’s spiritual gifts are discernment, giving, and helps. His ministries include involvement in the Forever Families Adoption Ministry and the Prayer Ministry. His email is sheabrood@yahoo.com 

 

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 since 1989, and since coming to Greeley they've had 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 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 Advantage in Loveland. He has also been married to his wife Marsha for over 40 years, and they ave 2 children and 3 granddaughters. Myron’s spiritual gifts are leading/teaching and encouragement. His ministries include Men’s Club, Greeter Team, Marriage Mentoring, Care Group, Kid’s Hope, and Project Beyond. Myron’s email is mmberg100@hotmail.com.

 

Paul Rainbolt was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and he married his wife, Kathy, in August of 1977. Paul accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior on March 19, 1978, and he and Kathy were in ministry with The Navigators in Nebraska. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters. He and Kathy enjoy the Spirit and ministry of Christ Community Church and together have served in a variety of ministries. Paul believes that “the call of an Elder Board is to prayerfully protect the staff leadership of this church.” His email is rainboltmac@yahoo.com.

 

Larry Pottorff has attended Christ Community Church since 1998, where he and his wife Janis are actively involved in leading our Alpha ministry.  Larry accepted Christ at a young age and grew up in a loving Christian home. It wasn’t until college, however, that he began to totally put his life in God’s hands. “I came to a point in my life where I realized that nothing  made sense without Jesus. My decision to totally put my trust in Him transformed everything about my life, and I praise Him for giving His life for me.”  Larry is a social worker and the Executive Director of North Range Behavioral Health here in Greeley.  Larry & Janis have 3 grown children.  Larry’s email is pottorff5@msn.com.

 

Brian Underwood has attended CCC 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.  After many years in the United States Navy and in the field of healthcare administration, Brian surrently works as a financial advisor in Greeley, and his spiritual gifts are encouragement, shepherding, and leadership. He is involved in Bible studies, Small Groups, Prayer Ministry, and has participated on trips overseas to our Project Beyond initiatives. His email is briansunderwood@comcast.net.