our staff

david barker

pastor

David was raised in the Presbyterian church and left as soon as he could. Years of taking wrong turns followed, not to mention 15 years as a professor of communication. But the prodigal returned, having experienced in his own life that Jesus Christ is the best hope for a broken world. David served a congregation in Texas before coming to Central and life in the Rockies. He has degrees from the University of Texas and Austin Seminary; he loves the mountains, reading, music, and—as proof we live by faith and not by sight—the Chicago Cubs. He’s married to wife Terry and has two adult children. circleemail

laura mcgee

office administrator

Laura grew up in Ohio and came to Colorado in 1980. She has lived all over Boulder County, moving eventually to Longmont in 2013 with her identical twin sister. She has two adult children, and three grandchildren. Laura has many years of experience in administrative support, and a general willingness to find a way to accomplish whatever needs to be done. She enjoys walking, camping, puzzles and reading, and is a huge fan of all things Disneycircleemail

lee smoot

director of music & relational ministry

Lee was born and raised in Eastern NC and moved to Colorado for graduate school in 1987. She began working at Central Longmont in 1991 as the choir director, which was meant to be a short stop on the way to a teaching and performing career. Thirty-plus years later, Lee is forever grateful that God sent her down this path! She has been blessed through the relationships that have been built and strengthened in this family of faith. Lee and her husband, Greg, are proud parents of Madeline, and they enjoy spending time together. Life is good! circleemail

jennifer haratsaris

director of mission and outreach

Jennifer grew up in a variety of Midwest communities in Illinois and Iowa, but has called Colorado home for the last twenty-five years. She has been a member of Central Longmont almost just as long! She previously worked in various roles for several software organizations.  Jennifer enjoys all things Colorado and spending time with her family. circleemail

brad culp

treasurer

Brad grew up in Utah and Virginia, but Northern Colorado has been his home for the past 40 years.  He retired after a 34-year career as a product development engineer for Hewlett Packard.  Brad served 20 years as church treasurer at Family of Christ in Greeley, CO.  He currently serves as Treasurer of our denomination's regional Synod.  Brad moved to Longmont and joined Central Longmont upon marrying his wife, Anne.  Brad enjoys the outdoors through sightseeing, hiking, biking, and snowshoeing.  He stays busy furthering his education as a CSU Global student.  circleemail

shirley gendreizig

pianist & Organist

Raised on a small farm in Indiana, Shirley started piano lessons in second grade, went on to study piano and organ at the local state university, then moved west to continue piano studies at Greeley for several years.  Like most well-trained musicians, she eventually had to get a real job which for her was city mail delivery, thereby meeting her husband Larry at the USPS in Longmont where they both worked. Twenty years delivering mail was followed by 5 years for St. Vrain Schools accompanying various choirs.  At age 66 she started harp lessons.  She loves her cats and her chickens, and she's an avid baker.  Her favorite job ever has been playing for Central since 2009.

john watkin

ministry associate

A fourth-generation Nazarene minister, John grew up primarily in Southern California and is a lifetime LA Dodgers fan.  He has degrees from Pasadena College (now Point Loma Nazarene University) and Nazarene Theological Seminary.  Although most of his 45 years in full-time ministry was served in California, he also served in Oregon, Missouri, Idaho and Washington.  John and Terry have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.  His passion is photography, and he calls Rocky Mountain National Park his “God Place.”