Covenant Member Update: October 2026

Park Church Family,

“Where do we go for wisdom?” This question routinely runs through my mind, particularly when the newest social blurb or headline comes into my gaze. Basic to being human is attempting to make something of the world (kudos to Andy Crouch in Culture Making for this insight). This is true in two ways:

1. We want to leverage our agency to build stuff, whether tangible or intangible, in order to reflect our values and restore things toward our vision of the good
2. We want to make sense of what we’re seeing and experiencing, integrating it into a mental construct

Both aspects of our culture-making are in full view amidst the noisy, chaotic, and often confusing landscape of life. No matter what channels our attention is tuned to, the torrent of information is real: Russia found new ways of assaulting Ukraine. The back-and-forth in the Strait of Hormuz continues, and oil prices dance along with it. AI and the leaders and politics around it stir up regular and ever-changing issues and opportunities. Moving from macro to micro, we see the practical implications of how it shapes our everyday work, education, and interactions. And all the while, life has its series of daily demands that require logistical attention, financial means, decision-making energy, and relational stamina that often leave us scattered and wondering if we have what it takes.

And then there’s Jesus. We want to be with Him, follow His way of life, and engage all the good stuff we aspire to when we can get into the right head and heart space. But it seems like Jesus must fit into a crowded calendar and a crowded heart (that don’t always cooperate). The cultural drift toward life hacks, exciting ventures, and new optimization strategies makes a lot of sense. But do these things nourish the soul? More fundamentally, and returning to my initial question: does this culturally typical, well-worn, indeed broad path take us toward wisdom?

It was God who told us that He would give us wisdom on just one condition: We ask Him for it.

I fear many of us fail at this one task. It could be because we’ve grown disinterested. Or maybe our self-reliance has pushed out the humility required to genuinely ask for wisdom. It could be that we’ve grown tired of the waiting inherent in the process of wisdom cultivation, imagining that God simply doesn’t make good on his promises. It could be any number of reasons. The good news is that, because of God’s immense kindness that leads to repentance, anyone can start asking Him for His wisdom. Even now. Even on the heels of having failed to ask for so long.

As we do, we will find that the wisdom of God ushers into a way of life that is beautifully embodied, follows his ancient paths, accurately sees humanity for what it is, and joyfully submits to His authority—the God who has mercifully revealed Himself to us. Let’s fight for this. Let’s push on another, in love, toward this vision. In short, let’s be the church. The church, as laid out in the New Testament, shows up for one another, follows through on commitments, calls each other into faithful pursuit of Jesus in the hard moments, finds holiness to be lovely, resists ways of living that war against God’s design, seeks to hear from God through studying Scripture, tangibly sacrifices for the good of the other, and so on.

We make sense of the world under God’s voice, according to His wisdom. We make something of lasting good in the world as we wield our energy, labor, resources, and opportunities in accordance with God’s narrow yet eternally beautiful way.

Below you’ll find updates and avenues for engagement through our church family. This is but a slice of what the Church—that’s all of us!—is called to in our discipleship to Jesus. God’s invitation to wisdom is for each element, each moment before you. Let us image the God who made us, sustained by His unfading grace.

Finance Team: New Team Member

We seek to steward the financial resources of our church with an integration of humility, responsibility, accountability, and mission. There are three key groups of people that carry this approach in overseeing our finances:

1. Our Governing Elders—a subset of our elders who provide the “board” function of our 501(c)3—bear primary responsibility and oversight for the management and use of Park Church’s financial resources.
2. We also work closely with Bright & Associates, who provides outsourced bookkeeping and an additional layer of financial accountability.
3. Finally, the Park Church Finance Team assists the Executive Pastor, Director of Operations, and Governing Elders in discerning the church budget, determining salary bands, setting financial controls, and serving as a sounding board on other financial matters. This team consists of finance professionals who are active members of our church family and leverage their time and expertise to help faithfully steward what God has entrusted to our church.

This summer, we welcomed Holly Albers to our Finance Team. Originally from Northern Colorado, Holly and her husband, Jared, have been married for three years and have spent just as long renovating their home. They live in Centennial with their Australian Shepherd, Boone, and love going on adventures together as a family. Holly has attended Park Church for eight years and has served in Park Kids for the past five. Professionally, she holds a bachelor’s in Finance and Business Information & Analytics and a master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance from the University of Denver, with nearly a decade of experience in financial services and risk management. In her free time, Holly enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, gardening, and trying new recipes. Welcome to the team Holly!

Looking Ahead

PARK CHURCH MINISTRY RESIDENCY

Our Ministry Residency is a two-year opportunity to develop as a leader and learn to practice ministry faithfully in a particular cultural context. Through hands-on ministry, theological development, coaching, and life together, residents learn to bring the unchanging truth of the Gospel to the real questions, needs, and opportunities of the people and place God has called them to. We want residents to leave with greater clarity about their calling, deeper theological and spiritual maturity, and a more integrated understanding of how God has uniquely wired and formed them to leverage their lives for the good of others. This program is designed to help form graduates who can lead with wisdom, wholeness, humility, and faithfulness wherever Jesus sends them. Residencies are full-time, support-raised positions for two years, with the possibility of a mutually discerned, project-oriented third year.

If you or someone you know is interested, learn more on our landing page or email kate@parkchurch.org. Applications open up next month!

NOVEMBER 2026 FAMILY MEETING

You can now RSVP for our next Family Meeting on Sunday evening, November 15! Among other things, we’ll learn about new church planting and mission partnerships, tour parts of the building project, and hear a handful of fun leadership updates. We look forward to seeing you there.

LEADER EQUIP 2027

Leader Equip is a seven-week journey for Covenant Members who want to grow more deeply into the way of Jesus and become better equipped to help others do the same. Rooted in Scripture, theology, community, and practice, we’ll explore how God transforms us over time and what it looks like to increasingly orient our whole lives around Jesus.

Each week, we’ll share a meal, engage Scripture and theology, learn from trusted leaders, and pursue tangible practices that move faith from ideas into everyday life. Whether you’re hungry for deeper spiritual formation, discerning a new season of leadership, or simply wanting to steward your life and gifts more faithfully, Leader Equip is an opportunity to slow down, grow together, and take meaningful steps toward a more deeply formed life with Jesus.

Learn more on our landing page or complete the registration form today.

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EVE

You can always find what’s happening in and through our church at parkchurch.org/events.

Our Next Three Preaching Series

Advent 2026: The Advent of the Holy Spirit

Advent is a season of waiting. We remember Israel’s longing for the Messiah, celebrate Jesus’ coming in the incarnation, and look forward to the day when he will return and make all things new. But we do not wait alone. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, the abiding presence of God with us in the space between Christ’s two advents.

This Advent, we will explore the good news of the Spirit’s presence in our waiting: God is with us, we belong to God, God is changing us, and God is working through us. The Spirit assures us of God’s presence, anchors our identity as His beloved children, transforms us into the image of Christ, and empowers us to love our neighbors and participate in God’s mission as we await the fullness of his kingdom. The Spirit has come—and God is with us.

January 2027: Following Jesus in Our Digital & Distracted Age (Pt. 2)

In Part One of Digital & Distracted, we explored how the technologies and habits of our age are forming us—and considered what it means to put Jesus before screens. In Part Two, we turn outward to ask a deeper question: What does it actually look like to follow Jesus into a way of life amidst these challenges? In a world increasingly shaped by technology, AI, distraction, and digital connection, how might the way of Jesus reshape the way we understand what it means to be human?

Across four weeks, we’ll explore how following Jesus shapes our humanity, work, community, and mission. We’ll consider what it means to cultivate and steward God’s world, faithfully engage our work and vocation, live deeply with and for one another, and pursue the mission of Jesus with intentionality. Our goal isn’t simply to become less distracted by technology, but to become people whose lives are increasingly directed around the life, priorities, and mission of Jesus.

Spring 2027: The Book of Daniel

How do we remain faithful to God when the world is pulling us in so many different directions? This spring, we’ll spend 15 weeks walking through the book of Daniel, a story largely built around learning to live faithfully in Babylon. Daniel and his friends lived in a culture that did not share their allegiance to God, yet they neither withdrew from it nor simply assimilated into it. Instead, they served their neighbors with wisdom and excellence, remained faithful to God when obedience was costly, and lived with confidence in the enduring Kingdom of God.

Through Daniel’s stories and visions, we’ll explore what it means for us to live as faithful exiles today: anchoring our identity in God rather than the world around us, cultivating integrity amid competing allegiances, seeking the good of the places where God has placed us, and holding fast to hope when earthly kingdoms seem powerful. And as Daniel exposes the limits of every human kingdom, it points us toward a greater King and a better Kingdom—the reign of Jesus Christ, the true Son of Man, whose Kingdom will stand forever.

Open Positions

Pastoral Assistant to Liturgy & Arts

We’re looking for a Pastoral Assistant to Liturgy & Arts who enjoys the interplay of people and tasks, vision, and execution. Working closely with our Pastor of Liturgy & Arts, you’ll help move the ministry’s calendar, volunteers, events, and creative projects forward. An ideal person for this role is able to anticipate needs, gather the right people, provide clear communication, and take tasks through to completion. This is a part–time position (15–20 hours/week) and is a great fit for someone who loves the worship of God, enjoys working with people, and has a knack for turning ideas into action. Learn more about the position or contact jobs@parkchurch.org to reach out for an interview.

Executive Assistant

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant who will work closely with our Executive Pastor to carry vision into execution in a broad array of ministries in the church. An ideal person for this role is energetic, oriented toward projects and tasks, enjoys effective communication, can maintain interpersonal stamina, and has the ability to execute events. It is a part-time position with a mix of in-office requirements and flexible remote work. This is a part–time position (20–25 hours/week) and is a great fit for someone who enjoys the interplay of people and tasks, carrying strategy into implementation, and seeing the church’s leaders and ministries execute what they set out to do. Click here to learn more about the position or contact jobs@parkchurch.org to reach out for an interview.

Kate Elgie has served in this role the past two years and has done phenomenal work. She recently accepted another position—congrats Kate! She will make the transition to that new role later this year, and will continue as a member of Park Church. We are so grateful for the leadership and expertise Kate has provided our staff team and church family these past couple years.

Stay up-to-date on open positions at Park Church.

Building Project + Two-Year Vision

We are officially 143 days into construction! A lot has been accomplished since we “broke ground” in mid-May. Our historic (read: old, yet lovely) building has and will continue to give us some fun challenges. It’s been encouraging to take these in stride with our construction team and to be pushed into the dependence on God that we’re designed for.

We are still waiting for the green light to occupy our top floor, but it seems we’re getting close. Prayers appreciated! Next up will be construction on our main floor—our current conference room, kitchen, prayer room, and some offices which will transform into new Park Kids classrooms. Alongside this work, construction on our elevator and the new addition will continue. Stay tuned for more opportunities to prayer walk the space and/or help clear out areas that are next up for demolition.

Reminder to text “parkchurch” to 720-914-1949 to receive occasional pictures and updates throughout construction!

While the building project is the most consistently visible part of our Two-Year Vision, our four strategic priorities are intentionally much broader and more expansive than our physical structure. At our next Family Meeting, we’ll share more about three new strategic partnerships that are helping us Multiply Gospel-Centered Ministry. We’ll also have information about a new staff position opening up later this year as a significant deposit toward Discipling the Next Generation. And plenty more!

As we continue stewarding the financial resources entrusted to us toward these missional and strategic ends, we invite you to consider what God has called you to give toward this vision. We recognize the many wonderful opportunities before each of you as you consider where to give. Continue investing in these good initiatives! Alongside that, we will continue to hold out before you all the good work God is doing in and through our church family.

Our end–of–year giving goal is $1.2M, and we’ll share more specific vision around this next month. If you’d like to evaluate your current giving or consider a year-end gift, you can access your account here. Thank you for your faithful generosity! It’s a compelling reflection of God’s generous heart.

Here’s a quick sketch of where our two-year vision giving sits to-date.

Quick photos from the third floor:

With joy and anticipation,

Neil Long
Executive Pastor

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