About Us

ABOUT PIKES PEAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

WHO WE ARE

VISION

Turning broken people into relentless, loving servants of Jesus Christ.

MISSION

Helping more people, more often, say 'yes' to God!

Pikes Peak Christian Church in Colorado Springs is committed to connecting seekers, growing believers, building families and impacting communities. We achieve this by creating environments that help you encounter God, hear his voice and say 'yes' to Him.

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OUR STORY

The church in Colorado Springs was formed in the summer of 1956 when a handful of believers felt led by God to plant a ministry in the Security area that would reach the growing bedroom community with a large concentration of both retired and active duty military.

The Christian Church of Security met in a small house on Morningside Drive, then purchased land on Aspen Drive and built their first worship facility. Over the next several decades the church family grew as families were blessed by the ministry to children, teens, and adults. The church was blessed by the long pastorates of Dallas Shafer and Bryan Myers.

It was under Pastor Myers’ leadership that the church decided to relocate to its current location on Bradley Road in April of 2001. With the move and the opportunity for greater ministry, the church changed its name to Pikes Peak Christian Church and opened its doors to al within sight of the majestic mountain bearing that name. In November of 2011 the church opened the doors of a new worship center and beautiful lobby, making room for our growing community and freeing up space for our children in our old building, a place the kids and youth call The NextGen Worship Center.

Our current pastor, Darrin Ronde, and Julie, his wife of 30+ years, joined the church staff in 1995 as Outreach & Church Growth Pastor and transitioned to the role of Senior Pastor in the Spring of 2004. A graduate of Nebraska Christian College (B.A. in Pastoral Ministries) and Cincinnati Christian Seminary (M.A. in Theology), Darrin had served as a Children’s Pastor for ten years at Central Christian Church. That experience helps him to communicate in a way that resonates with both the young and the old.

Our History

From 1956

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We recognize the importance of having a framework around which we grow in maturity and relate to one another as a community of believers, and we hold the following essentials to be at the core of who we are and what we believe.

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About God

We believe there is one God, eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

About Jesus

We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ – His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His reconciling death for all people, His resurrection from the dead, His ascension to Heaven, and His return in power and glory.

About the Bible

We believe the Bible is without error and the authority for all we believe and practice.

About Salvation

We believe salvation is by the grace of God, apart from any personal merit, and is the common need of all people, who have sinned and fallen short of God’s standards. Salvation is through faith in Christ alone.

About Faith

We believe the appropriate response of faith to the grace of God is that we repent of sin, confess Christ as Lord, are baptized (immersed) in His Name, and continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.

About the Holy Spirit

We believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling presence empowers and directs the Christian to live a godly life.

About Heaven

We believe in the resurrection from the dead, with believers inheriting eternal life with Christ and unbelievers facing judgment.

About Unity

We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

About Marriage

We believe marriage is an exclusive, life-long covenant between a man and a woman and that sexual intimacy should be confined to those who have entered into that publicly recognized union.

MEET THE ELDERS

Barry & Susan Dodson

The Dodsons have been attending PPCC for 14 years. They have 4 married children and 7 grandchildren. Both are retired and together host and teach our Newcomers Luncheons and Membership Classes and lead the relengage marriage ministry. They have a heart for men, women and marriages and often mentor individuals and couples.

Tom & Lacene Downing

The Downings have been part of the PPCC family for the past 15 years. They have a son who is in heaven and a married daughter with their precious granddaughter. Tom is a retired Air Force fire-fighter and currently is a full-time realtor. He is a facilitator for Financial Peace University. He is passionate about the Care Center, shepherding the Staff and praying for the church, community and our missionaries in the field.

Mark & Åsa Fisher

The Fishers have attended PPCC for 20 years. They have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. They are presently in their 38th year of service as missionaries with Youth with a Mission (YWAM). Mark is the current Elders Chairman and represents the Elders on the Trustees Board. He also assists with leadership development and mentorship. Åsa serves in KIDMIN assisting our new families!

Wayne & Wilma Hinkle

The Hinkles have been members of this church since 1975. They have 4 boys between them along with 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Wayne has been an anchor Sunday Bible School teacher for many years and together he and Wilma lead the PALS Ministry for our Seniors. Wayne assists with hospital visitation and shepherds our shut-ins.

Dan & Pam Kasson

The Kassons have been attending PPCC since 1987. They have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Dan is retired and serves on the Men’s Ministry leadership team and leads a men’s group. He has lead small groups for many years. Now that he’s retired, he frequently attends Staff meetings to encourage our leaders. Pam serves in KIDMIN as a lead teacher in our Elementary groups!

Darrin & Julie Ronde

The Rondes came to PPCC in 1995 after serving in ministries in Ohio and Arizona. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Darrin has served as Senior Pastor since 2004. His primary roles are leading the Staff and teaching the wonders of the Scriptures to the congregation. Julie has been part of the Outreach Team, led several teams on overseas trips, and serves on the board of Christian Missionary Fellowship.