Pastor Dean has served in the full-time ministry over the last 30 years in various capacities. Prior to starting Rock Family Church in 2004 he served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, Bible college instructor, and conference speaker. He has also authored twelve volumes of ministry curriculum called H2O Sermon Source.

His success in ministry can be summed up in one word--creativity. If you are looking for a bland, ordinary, run-of-the-mill speaker--you're looking in the wrong place! Dean's creative style of ministry connects with people and ignites them in their walk with God. Dean believes it is a sin to be boring in church. This motivates him to continually seek the Lord for new and creative ideas to reach people with the good news!

Mike has served in full time youth ministry since 1999 and says he is just getting warmed up! He is passionate about developing teenagers in their God-given potential. Mike puts it this way, “Every time a student and their family walk through the doors of a church, we have a responsibility to discover, define, and deploy their God given potential!” As the leader at the helm of The SWITCH Student Ministries you will be seeing many exciting changes and new additions to our student ministry. Be careful, Mike is highly contagious and if you hang around him you might get addicted to reaching a generation for Christ!

Mike and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 16 years and have the privilege of raising their two boys, Kaige and Kaiden.

Kim has served in the ministry alongside her husband, Dean, since 1983. From kids, to teenagers and adults, she has ministered on all levels. Along with her role of overseeing our children’s ministry Kim also oversees the accounting for RFC, manages Dean Hawk Ministries, teaches aerobics, and is a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer in the community.   Although two of her favorite roles are being married to her best friend, Dean, and "mom” to her three adult children Alesha, Allyson and Preston.

Her energetic and contagious attitude will ignite your kids in their walk with Jesus Christ. Kim also understands the frustrations and challenges of parenting children. Kim’s greatest joy at Rock Kids is seeing the light bulb go off in students as they begin to understand the Bible.  She says she often feels like Old Mother Hubbard . . . minus the shoe.

Aileen is the Director of our Women's Ministry and hosts a variety of Bible studies, classes, and events for the women of Rock Family Church.  She also oversees New Member and Volunteer Development.  Aileen has created the seminar Discover Your Design to help the members of Rock implement their God given gifts and talents as  part of the local church and the community.  She is a graduate of Oral Robert's University 1980 with a Masters in Speech Communication from Oklahoma State University 1984.

She was married to Martin in 1981 and together, they have been blessed with six children, and two fantastic sons-in-law and a beautiful granddaughter. Aileen served alongside her husband for eleven years in Youth With a Mission before moving to Colorado Springs in 1995, where Martin became the Financial Controller at Compassion International. Aileen has served in the local church all her adult life. Aileen's call in life is to encourage and equip believers.  She is passionate about helping people be free to live truly remarkable lives to the glory of God.

Kate was born into a family that was music and was raised in Lafayette, Louisiana.  She loves the outdoors, all sports and doing construction projects.  Kate has been writing song since she was young, doing anything to further her passion for music and worship.
 
Kate graduated from the University of Louisiana with a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Science in May 2011 and then from the New Life School of Worship in June 2012.  She has been involved in praise and worship for 10 years. Kate is the Worship Coordinator and is excited about getting others involved in worship and using the gift of music and worship to bring people closer to Christ.

My name is Cris Wilson and I am so excited to get to work with the nursery and preschool children of Rock Family Church! Children have been an integral part of my whole life. I acquired a Degree in Early Childhood Education in 1985. I directed child care centers for 12 years until having children of my own. I have had "extra" children in my home ever since while raising and homeschooling my 6 children. I have also directed and volunteered in the infant and preschool departments in the previous churches I have attended.

I proudly call RFC my home and have grown to love my extended family. I am truly blessed to be able to direct the Nursery and Preschool Departments. My desire is to provide a happy, safe environment of quality care, Godly teaching, and positive direction for the children as well as the volunteers and staff.

Joanna Wallace has lived in Colorado since 2010.  She has a degree in Business and has been in business management for over 20 years.  Joanna married her high school sweetheart Steve in 1984, who retired from a 22 year career in law enforcement.  They have two adult children and are looking forward to being grandparents.   One of Joanna’s favorite pastimes is music and she has had the opportunity to be involved in praise and worship in various ways over the years. 

Over the years Joanna has enjoyed being used by God in discipleship, jails, drug rehabs, and homeless shelters. Her extensive involvement in local church ministry eventually led her family to Colorado Springs to attend Charis Bible College and help cement the foundation the Lord started lying years ago.