Julie Brooks has been a pastor for 24 years in the front range area of Colorado; serving churches in Westminster, Erie, Strasburg, and Longmont. Previously, she graduated form Lakewood High School and then received a BA in Psychology from St. Olaf College and an Mdiv from Luther Seminary, both in Minnesota. She currently serves on…
Pastor Teri Hermsmeyer is joining the staff at Holy Shepherd as a “Bridge” Pastor with an interim call through the end of 2022. She is contracted with the church for part-time ministry and her call comes from the Rocky Mountain Synod Council. She will be carrying out the usual word and sacrament duties of a pastor, with an…
Karen, who has been on the staff since August 2001, works closely with the pastors to provide direction and support for building the congregation as a community. Her responsibilities include supporting and nurturing the youth as they continue to grow in Christ, The Gathering – a mid-week Family evenings, Faith Formation (age 3 – 12th…
Janelle was born in Colorado, lived in Orlando, FL in 80s, returned to Colorado and attended North High School. She has 3 children (Jaelene, Jared & Hope) and 1 grandson (Jayven). Janelle has worked for over 20 years as an Administrative/customer service & enjoys helping others. She taught 3rd grade Sunday school for many years…
Diane Klinkerfues is the Music Minister, that oversees the music ministry at Holy Shepherd. She is also the director of the Chancel Choir and Praise Team. Diane has been a HSLC member for over 40 years, including her Jr. and Sr. high years. When she returned from Colorado State University she took an active role…
Kevin has been a part of the Holy Shepherd community for 32 years, serving in numerous leadership positions including president, vice president, and many committee assignments. He is an earnest musician in the praise team with contributions of voice, guitar and banjo in our blended and traditional worship services. Professionally, Kevin works for the Colorado…
Jordan Ortman is a collaborative pianist, organist, and vocal coach based in Denver, Colorado. He is an Affiliate Faculty member at Metropolitan State University in Denver, where he teaches Class Piano, Theory Lab, and accompanies and coaches voice and instrumental students. As an enthusiast of both opera and musical theater he has worked offstage as…
