Staff & Leadership

Led by the Spirit. Grounded in Love.

Lakewood Vineyard Church is led by a team of staff and volunteer leaders who serve together to bring the Kingdom of God into everyday life. As a Spirit-led community, we seek to lead with love, depend on the Holy Spirit, and help people experience healing, freedom, and new life in Jesus.

Each area of leadership has a distinct role, working together to care for our church, discern direction, and steward the life of our community.

Our Staff oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church.

Led by the Lead Pastor, they help carry vision into action, equip leaders, and support the life of the community so that people can grow in the power of the Holy Spirit, live in authentic community, and walk in truth.

Christian Summers

Christian Summers

Lead Pastor
Christian Summers

Christian Summers serves as the Lead Pastor of Lakewood Vineyard Church. Originally he came on staff with the Arvada Vineyard in the early 2000s, during a time when the church had grown quite large. He helped pioneer the family of neighborhood churches by planting Lakewood Vineyard in 2015. Christian has previously served as youth pastor for five years at his father’s church, and also served for a number of years as a missionary in the Philippines.

Anywhere Christian goes, he is the life of the party! He excels at making connections with others and creating a fun and dynamic atmosphere where authentic community happens. Having a variety of ministry experience, Christian brings a unique perspective to our team.

Christian grew up as a pastor’s kid, seeing up-close the joys and costs of ministry in his own family. He attended Lee University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Recreation. He later earned a Certificate of Ministry from Berean School of the Bible. Christian met his wife, Bridget, at college they were married soon after, in 2004. Christian and Bridget have three wonderful kids, Riley, Caed and Eliana. Being a Colorado native, he enjoys all things outdoors such as snowboarding, mountain biking and surfing.

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Ali Gray

Ali Gray

Administrator & Kids Director
Hannah Wedeking

Hannah Wedeking

Worship Director
Padgham

Jess Padgham

Facilities Coordinator

Our Ministry Leaders are volunteer leaders who oversee specific areas of church life and outreach.

They serve on the front lines of ministry, creating spaces where people can belong, grow, and experience the love of Jesus in community.

Twedell

Jeremy & Janna Twedell

Marriage Ministry Leaders
Kyle Benecke2

Kyle Benecke

Young Adults Ministry Leader

Our Elders provide the primary spiritual leadership of the church.

They are responsible for prayer, discernment, and guiding the overall direction of Lakewood Vineyard Church, including matters of doctrine, teaching, and ministry. Elders also provide spiritual oversight and care for the church, its leaders, and its staff as we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Christian Summers

Christian Summers

Lead Elder
Twedell

Janna Twedell

Elder

Our Board of Directors provides governance and oversight of the church’s financial, legal, and organizational health.

They are responsible for stewarding resources with wisdom and integrity, ensuring accountability, and supporting the long-term sustainability of Lakewood Vineyard Church’s mission.

Christian Summers

Christian Summers

Lead Elder
10 Year Anniversary

Jeanette Weston

Chair of the Board
10 Year Anniversary

Gerrit Padgham

Board Secretary
Gordon Toevs

Gordon Toevs

Board Treasurer
10 Year Anniversary

Brian Gilchrist

Board Member
Oliver & Jess Snedker

Oliver Snedker

Board Member