Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network’s open church page. As a Network, we are eager to partner with sharp, driven, and passionate ministers to reach lost people in our Colorado and Utah communities. We attempt to do that by maintaining a leadership bullpen, resourcing a smooth transition on both sides of the pastoral change, and publishing an open church list. Helpful information about our leadership bullpen, transition resources, and the three categories of open churches can be found under the accordion tabs below.
1. LEADER BULLPEN: Resumes and text notifications of church openings.
LEADER BULLPEN: Our leader bullpen is a community of leaders who want to submit resumes and be notified by text of future ministry openings in the Network.
- Resume Resource. If you’re wondering what pastoral search teams are looking for on resumes these days, Superintendent Gene Roncone has written a short book entitled, “Unforgettable Resume” specifically related to lead pastor positions. It is available in paperback and Kindle version at this Amazon link.
- Text notifications. If you would like to be added to the Superintendent’s texting notification of additions to our open church list, you can subscribe by clicking here.
- Resume library. If you would like to submit your most updated resume to our confidential resume library, upload a PDF electronic version with preaching links imbedded in the document to Superintendent Gene Roncone. Only resumes in PDF format with preaching links contained in the body of the resume will be added to the library. Upload your resume here..
2. TRANSITION RESOURCING: Resources and Kingdom thinking for both sides of change.
TRANSITION RESOURCING: Should God call you to service in the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network, we want the transition to represent Kingdom thinking on both sides of change. If you are currently planning on departing from your present ministry, we would encourage you to avail yourself to the following resources.
- Before You Resign resource. This PDF document will help you process the emotions and logistical planning that all successful transitions require. You can access it by clicking this link.
- Rise Up Transition Resources. The RMMN offers an entire family of pastoral transition and succession resources to assist your church prepare for your departure and identify a new pastor. You can access these resources by clicking here.
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3. OPEN CHURCH CATEGORIES: Potentially open, soon open, and currently open categories.
OPEN CHURCH CATEGORIES: Our Network provides extensive resources to assist our churches experiencing a leadership transition. Their transition journey will fall into one of the following three categories.
- Category 1 – Potentially Open: These are churches where the Superintendent has been informed by the current pastor that they either intend or are praying about transitioning to another ministry. However, a public resignation or announcement has not been made and the Superintendent is working closely with the pastor and/or board to navigate a potential transition. This list is confidential and is not shared with anyone under any conditions.
- Category 2 – Soon Open: These are churches that are currently without a pastor but going through the pre-search preparation process and our sustainability initiative. This preparation consists of a board planning retreat, preparation of a written pastor, church and community profile, congregational survey, orientation of the Network’s Rise Up manual and a three-week sustainability initiative that uses either a paperback book, small group curriculum or preaching series to educate the church on God’s purpose for leadership transitions, how to support their new pastor and a special consecration service where congregants are encouraged to make a one-year commitment to see the church through the transition. Once this stage is completed, they will be added to the list below of open churches. The Superintendent also collects resumes that are presented to the church board prior to being listed. Interested applicants can send a pdf resume with preaching links imbedded in the document to Superintendent Gene Roncone's office by clicking here.
- Category 3 – Currently Open: These are churches that have gone through our Rise Up transition planning, sustainability initiative and are now ready to receive resumes. These churches are listed below.
Currently open churches are listed below.
Destiny Church, Fort Lupton, CO.
Destiny Church
Fort Lupton, CO
Destiny Church is an Assemblies of God church in the growing city of Fort Lupton, Colorado. The church recently completed a total renovation and small expansion of its facilities. Destiny Church is located in a subrural community in southern Weld County along the banks of the South Platte River. The town anchors the eastern side of a triangle with Boulder and Longmont and is close to several major population centers such as Denver, Greeley, and Fort Collins. Located at the intersection of US 85 and Highway 52, two of Colorado’s major highways, Fort Lupton has easy access to the Front Range and Eastern Rocky Mountains and is becoming a family suburb just outside the northeast part of the Denver metropolitan circle.
The church has completed the Network’s RISE UP transition sustainability initiative consisting of a three-week sermon series, 40-day prayer initiative, Defying Gravity paperback book, Rise Up transition manual, search committee training podcasts, and focused teaching and resourcing on God’s purpose in pastoral transitions, how to support your new pastor, and how to embrace God’s new thing.
. A shared internet folder with a complete bio, pictures and contact information can be accessed at this link
Cornerstone Church of Parker, Parker, CO
Cornerstone Church of Parker
Parker, CO
Cornerstone Church, located in the heart of Parker, is looking for a Lead Pastor to minister the timeless and unchanging Word of God to our multi-generational congregation and to provide the leadership, vision, inspiration, and guidance to reach the people of Parker and the surrounding communities.
Pastor candidates interested in this position should submit a cover letter and resume via email to search@cornerstoneparker.org
You will then be contacted by telephone and/or email for follow ups.
The Church Board, the Search Committee, and our congregation are deeply committed to finding a new pastor as soon as possible, as God guides and directs us.
A Pastor Profile, a Church Profile, Photos, and additional information is posted in a Shared Internet Folder which can be accessed at this link:
River of Life Church, Rye, CO
The River of Life
Rye, Colorado
River of Life Assembly of God is a warm and welcoming evangelical church located in Rye, Colorado, a beautiful, little quaint town with rolling hills that create a peaceful mountain village. This community is in the heart of the Spanish Peaks Country within Pueblo County. The church is currently in a pastoral search and accepting resumes. While the current pastors are retiring, the church, who is affiliated with the General Council of the Assemblies of God, understands their purpose to be that of reaching lost people, maintaining a place for worship, discipling believers, and sustaining a Spirit-filled ministry context.
The church has completed the Network’s RISE UP transition sustainability initiative consisting of a three-week sermon series, 40-day pray initiative, Defying Gravity paperback book, Rise Up transition manual, search committee training podcasts and focused teaching and resourcing on 1) God’s purpose in pastoral transitions, 2) how to support your new pastor, and 3) how to embrace God’s new thing.
A shared internet folder containing the bylaws, a pastor, church and community profile, pictures of the existing facility and information on how to apply can be viewed by interested candidates at this link
The Rock Church, Grand Junction, CO
The Rock Church
Grand Junction, Colorado
The Rock Church is a warm and friendly evangelical church that exists in the beautiful Grand Valley of Colorado’s West Slope. The church is currently in a pastoral search and accepting resumes. With a renewed eagerness to reach the people of the greater Grand Junction area, the church is affiliated with the General Council of the Assemblies of God and understands their purpose to be that of reaching lost people, maintaining a place for worship, discipling believers, and sustaining a Spirit-filled ministry context.
The church has completed the Network’s RISE UP transition sustainability initiative consisting of a three-week sermon series, 40-day pray initiative, Defying Gravity paperback book, Rise Up transition manual, search committee training podcasts and focused teaching and resourcing on 1) God’s purpose in pastoral transitions, 2) how to support your new pastor, and 3) how to embrace God’s new thing.
A shared internet folder containing the bylaws, a pastor, church and community profile, pictures of the existing facility and information on how to apply can be viewed by interested candidates at this link
First Assembly of God, La Junta, CO
First Assembly of God
La Junta, CO
OPEN CHURCH: FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, LA JUNTA, COLORADO, LOOKING FOR NEW LEAD PASTOR. First Assembly is a District Affiliated church in the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. First Assembly is a rural, spirit-filled, evangelical church that is passionate about their community, serving in schools and fully supporting their own food bank, called, “Associated Charities”. The average attendance runs 35-40 people a week, creating a family-like atmosphere that loves to host several dinners and picnics throughout the year. Located 68 miles east of Pueblo, La Junta runs along the Arkansas River, and is rolling prairie land with beautiful mountain views to the West and is full of rich history. The population of La Junta is 7,298, with a median age of 40. The facilities are renovated and debt-free. Superintendent Roncone has been working with the church leadership to help them prepare for this transition and coaching the board through the Network’s “Rise Up” transitional resource.
Craig Assembly of God Church, Craig, CO
Craig Assembly of God Church
Craig, CO
Craig Assembly of God in Craig, Colorado is a Spirit-filled evangelical church affiliated with the Assemblies of God. The Yampa Valley and its 85-mile namesake trail offers fat-tire bike riding through Craig and all the way into Dinosaur National Monument. Home to elk, deer, antelope, mountain lions and golden as well as bald eagles, the Yampa Valley is a photographer's paradise and is also popular with big-game hunters. The areas is ground zero for outdoor enthusiast offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, tubing, motocross, off-highway vehicle fun, camping and more. In the winter, residents and visitors enjoy a variety of snow sports such as cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice hockey and ice fishing.
The church has completed the Network’s transition sustainability initiative consisting of a three-week sermon series, 40-day pray initiative, Defying Gravity paperback book, Rise Up transition manual, search committee training podcasts and focused teaching and resourcing on 1) God’s purpose in pastoral transitions, 2) how to support your new pastor, and 3) how to embrace God’s new thing.
Craig AG is currently a Network Affiliated church with it’s own advisory board. A shared internet folder containing a pastor, church and community profile, and pictures of the existing facility, as well as the church’s bylaws can be viewed by interested candidates at this link
Generations Church, Richfield, UT
Generations Church
Richfield, UT
OPEN CHURCH: GENERATIONS CHURCH, RICHFIELD, UT: Generations Church is a District Affiliated church in the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. The church is the only Spirit-filled presence in the community and county. After leading well, the current pastor is retiring, and this small work is a lighthouse in a predominantly LDS community. Over the past year, the congregation has grown in its commitment to worship and discipleship. Worship is led by a team that is learning and growing steadily, leading the congregation in a mixed style of worship. The church offers a moderate salary and parsonage. Richfield, Utah is in Sevier County, one of six counties generally recognized as Central Utah. It is 2½ hours (160 miles) directly south of Salt Lake City and 40 miles east of the I-70 and I-15 interchange. It is known as the Heart of Utah’s Trail County and lies in a fertile valley surrounded by beautiful red rock mountains, outdoor adventure, and snow-covered peaks. It is the largest city and county seat of Sevier County in west central Utah. A shared internet folder with a complete bio, pictures and contact information can be accessed at this link
