Pastoral, Program & Support Staff Directory | Southern Gables Church

Pastoral, Program & Support Staff Directory

Pastoral & Program Staff
	Name/Title Biography	Areas of Responsibility	EMail Address	Ext.
	Jeff Daley Biography Hide Biography Jeff Daley Senior Pastor Pastor Jeff experienced a revolution within when he met Jesus during his college years. Shortly after becoming a follower of Christ, he sensed God's call to preach the Word and lead God's people. He's passionate about building an Acts 2 community of believers to reach our world, locally and globally, for Jesus Christ. Jeff enjoys doing almost anything outdoors, especially when it includes his wife, Christie, and three young boys, Grayson, Haddon and Shepherd. Jeff says, "I'm so very pleased to be part of the team at Southern Gables, and am excited about stepping into God's preferred future for our church."	Senior Pastor	jdaley@sgc.org	215
	Than Baylor Pastor Biography Hide Biography Than Baylor Pastor Family and Children's Ministries Than Baylor, his wife, Michelle, and two children, Nathan and Katya, are Colorado natives and enjoy cycling, the Rocky Mountains and playing outside. Than received a BS in Elementary Education before marrying Michelle in 2001. Than also has a master's from Denver Seminary in the areas of youth and family. Than joined the staff of SGC in 2004 and he and his family continue to look forward to many years ahead instilling passion for Jesus Christ in the lives of children.	Family and Children's Ministries	tbaylor@sgc.org	205
	Trevor DeVore Pastor Biography Hide Biography Trevor DeVore High School Pastor Trevor DeVore is a Colorado native. He has been married to his wife, Megan, since 2004. He enjoys hiking and traveling with his wife, motorcycle riding and reading. Trevor joined the SGC team in 2011.	180 Senior High	tdevore@sgc.org	212
	Steve Goodenberger Director Biography Hide Biography Steve Goodenberger Worship I Director & Assimilation Steve Goodenberger and his wife, Valorie, are new to Southern Gables. Steve has served as a full-time Worship Director for 32 years, in California, Minnesota, Arizona, Washington, and here in Colorado in Boulder. Steve and Valorie have two sons - Martin, who lives in Portland, Maine, and Keith, who lives here in Denver. Valorie also has a Little Sister (through Big Brothers and Sisters), Amire, who is a refuge from Kosovo, and lives in Spokane, WA. Steve loves a huge variety of music, but believes that the best music is when the whole congregation is praising God together, without inhibition or reservation. No matter what teacher once told you to just mouth the words when the rest of the class sings, Steve says, "Make a joyful noise to the Lord!"	Worship I Assimilation	sgoodenberger@sgc.org	206
	Al Hodges Pastor Biography Hide Biography Al Hodges Pastor Compassion Ministries & Congregational Care Al enjoys serving the SGC body through Compassion Ministries, Congregational Care and Outreach. He and Laura met in junior high, dated in high school, married in college, and have been enjoying ministry and their family ever since. Al and Laura have 3 grown sons, 3 daughters-in-law and 9 grandchildren who know them as "Tata" and "Nana." Al has studied at Biola University, receiving an undergrad degree in Biblical Studies, and at CCU, receiving an M.A. in Biblical Counseling. He loves getting to know people (often over coffee), taking pictures, playing softball and hanging out with his grandchildren.	Compassion Ministries Congregational Care	ahodges@sgc.org	203
	Dan Luebcke Executive Pastor Biography Hide Biography Dan Luebcke Executive Pastor Dan Luebcke is the Executive Pastor. Dan has been working at SGC since 1996. He grew up in Colorado and has been married to his wife, Julie, since 1996. They have three amazing children, Noah (2001), Josiah (2003), and Adah (2006). Dan received his formal education from Colorado Christian University and Denver Seminary. He loves being a coach in the community and is passionate about helping people find the unique role they were designed to play in the Story of God.	Adult Communities Men's Ministry Marriage Ministries	dluebcke@sgc.org	201
	David Norris Director Biography Hide Biography David Norris Worship II David grew up in Florida and moved to Nashville, TN to study Religion and the Arts at Belmont University. Upon graduating, David enrolled at Denver Seminary where he is currently a student. He has been married to his wife, Taylor, since November of 2011. Through his studies and experience, he has developed a deep love for the Word of God, theology, and the arts and is happy to be a part of the team here at SGC.	Worship II Director	dnorris@sgc.org	217
	Matt Thompson Pastor Biography Hide Biography Matt Thompson Pastor of The Edge Junior High & College Ministries Matt Thompson is the Pastor of The Edge Junior High Ministries and College Ministries. Matt has been working in youth ministry since 1996. He grew up in Colorado and graduated from Littleton High School ('95). Matt received his college education at Northern Arizona University and has his M.A. in Youth and Family Ministries from Denver Seminary. He did three years of full time ministry as the junior high director at Hope Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He has been at Southern Gables for three years now, and loves being a part of God's work here. He loves games that require being active and moving fast.	Edge Junior High College	mthompson@sgc.org	219
Support Staff
	Julia Grauberger Executive Assistant Biography Hide Biography Julia Grauberger Executive Assistant Julia is the Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor and supervises the office staff at Southern Gables. A Colorado native, she was born in Durango where her father was the county sheriff. Her family came to a relationship with the Lord through the Billy Graham crusade held in Denver in 1965. Julia's background includes a degree in psychology as well as 30 years of ministry experience, serving on staff at a church and then working at a global missions organization before coming to serve at Southern Gables. Julia and her husband, Lee, enjoy outdoor activities in the mountains, Bronco games and travel, especially visiting their oldest son who lives in Florida.	Assistant to Senior Pastor Administrative Staff	jgrauberger@sgc.org	218
	Tony Lang Facilities Manager Biography Hide Biography Tony Lang Facilities Manager Tony Lang was born in Marietta, Georgia. He saw a good portion of the U.S. and Europe while growing up as an Air Force dependant. Tony graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Denver, attended Metropolitan State College for two semesters with the intent to study music and journalism. Later he joined a rock band and toured the U.S. for three years. After another attempt at college and computer sciences, he married, left school and found employment with the cable TV industry for 14.5 years. Through all this the Lord graciously led him to Southern Gables and a new position as Facilities Manager. Tony and his wife Bonnie have been at Southern Gables for 11 years and have four children; Michael, Jeremy, Paul and Sarah.	Facilities Management Maintenance Staff	tlang@sgc.org	211
	Gerry Neel Biography Hide Biography Gerry Neel Church Administrator Gerry has worked as Church Administrator since October, 2000. He is a retired public school administrator. Gerry and his wife, LaWanda, are originally from Texas and have been married for 51 years. They have 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren. Reading, traveling, sports, and gardening are his hobbies.	Church Administrator	gneel@sgc.org	304

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