Leadership

Pastor Justin is very excited about the future of Covenant Presbyterian DTC as we bring faith to life within our neighborhoods in and around DTC. Passionate about the Bible, theology, and ministry since the age 8, He has served in a wide variety of church staff and pastoral positions for the past 20+ years in Indiana, Oklahoma, California, and Illinois, and for the past 12 years right here in Colorado. Justin has an M.Div from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Fresno Pacific University, and a B.A. from Taylor University in Indiana where he met his wife. Justin and his family, love restaurants and all things food. They thoroughly enjoy the mountains, family friendly hikes, and the beauty of Colorado evenings.

Sensing the call of God to ministry since third grade, Pastor Dave’s ministry has always been about loving God and loving people. Dave graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in music before receiving his Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. David has served as a pastor and associate pastor at churches in California and Colorado (First Arvada, Providence, and now at Grace). As a Colorado native, David loves cycling, skiing, and watching the sunset at his cabin in Silverthorne with his wife.

Pastor Dani brings vibrant passion and deep commitment to Covenant Presbyterian DTC, with her journey into pastoral ministry sparked during her tenure as a Children and Youth Director. Equipped with an M.Div. from McCormick Theological Seminary and a B.S. in Business Management from Grand Canyon University, her blend of theological depth and practical acumen enriches her ministry. Native to Colorado, Pastor Dani and her family embrace the state's beauty through hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, camping, and exploring mountain towns. Her heart is devoted to cultivating spiritually vibrant environments within families and communities. With dynamic leadership and unwavering dedication, she eagerly looks forward to journeying alongside the Covenant Presbyterian DTC community, guiding them in deepening their faith and impacting their community.

As the Minister of Congregational Life my aim is to help continually foster the spiritual growth of the different communities of our congregation. This means working for, and with, the congregation to learn and study about ways in which our faith can grow, mature, and become more inclusive. On top of the spiritual growth of our church, I want to make sure our church gets connected with the surrounding community and vice versa.
My wife (Jenna) and I moved to Colorado at the beginning of 2020. We love exploring our new state. I graduated from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Biblical Text and Youth Ministry! I love music, movies, hikes, and digesting books about theology!
Working here at Covenant has been a dream. We have a dedicated team of professionals to walk alongside our congregation in the Spirit. Come check out our church and see what our congregation has to offer! 

I was born in central Pennsylvania, attended Syracuse University. I moved to Colorado 40 years ago and love spending time with my wonderful daughter, chocolate Labrador, and two cats. I have been fortunate to serve as the accompanist at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant for nearly 20 years.  I provide a variety of weekly incidental music during our worship service and accompany the choir.  PCOC is a wonderful place filled with people who are love music and are quick to offer a kind word.  It is a pleasure to serve this fine group.  I encourage you to consider joining us for worship on Sunday mornings beginning at 10:00AM.  You will enjoy lively music, a strong sense of community, and a meaningful message.  You'll leave the parking lot ready to face the week with enthusiasm and joy.

Hi everyone!
My name is Jack Branning. I grew up in Meridian, MS and received my bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Fun facts about me are that I enjoy teaching, singing, songwriting, figure skating, and snowboarding! I began at Covenant DTC playing oboe for church cantatas in 2015, and quickly Covenant DTC became my church family, where I serve as Praise and Worship director as well as Co- Minister of Music and Worship. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I love being a part of a church and loving staff who welcome everyone, and I am happy to have found a way to give back to my church through music. I am thrilled to work with talented musicians, grow in community, build a youth music program, and bring back handbells!
We invite you to come check out our service and our loving community!

Sheila Chester is thrilled to collaborate with Covenant DTC. With a background as a creative director specializing in communication, marketing, strategy, and music, Sheila has made significant contributions to various small churches across Colorado. Her passion lies in showcasing the authentic identity of churches to the public and community, reflecting the true spirit of the congregation.

Residing in Lafayette, Colorado, Sheila shares her life with her rocket scientist husband, their three children, and one Australian Shepherd. Their family embraces the wonders of the great outdoors, indulging in activities such as biking, skiing, fishing, gardening, and hiking. They also cherish moments spent at Sheila's parents' Ranch in South Dakota.

Heather coordinates the finances of Covenant. With an extensive background in bookkeeping and operations, Heather keeps Covenant running efficiently and smoothly. Heather and her family live in the mountains and love Colorado. In addition to work behind a computer, you will find that Heather makes amazing food creations, and can wield a hammer and wrench with incredible skill.

Audrey is a seasoned volunteer organizer with a strong background in administrative organization and philanthropic coordination. With three years of experience, she specializes in internal communications, and community outreach. Audrey holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science & Sociology from Texas Tech University, and she has worked on multiple political campaigns, as well as held numerous leadership positions in non-profit organizations. Currently serving as the Ministry & Community Engagement Specialist at Grace Presbyterian Church and fills in as Receptionist for Covenant DTC.  Outside of work, Audrey is passionate about art and painting, exercise, and cooking! 

Communications

Camarin excitedly joins Grace and Covenant with a background in Higher Education, community organizing, and faith-based non-profit work, including religious education for adults and youth. She holds an M.A. and PhD. in History, and has enjoyed teaching courses in History, Theology, Religious Studies, Education, and Gender Studies. Her faith background is in progressive, social-justice-oriented Catholicism, Franciscan theology, and Ignatian spirituality. A native of Arizona, she grew up in Texas, and has lived in Wisconsin, Arizona, and Colorado as an adult. She has served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) in Arizona and Colorado, among other volunteer roles. In addition to working at Grace, she manages a new mediation practice, coordinates ecumenical spiritual retreats, and curates a site selling her abstract paintings. She is happiest when living and traveling outside the country, but is lucky to now call the southwest Denver metro area home.