Our Governance

The focal point of church governance is the elder. Our Board of Elders serves both as the spiritual leadership and covering for Colorado Christian Fellowship (CCF), and as the Board of Directors for the legal entity, Colorado Christian Fellowship, Inc. Our elders are accountable to God on behalf of the church.

Our Board of Overseers

Phillip F. Smith, Jr. (Apostle Phil) was raised in Massachusetts. He attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Judaic studies. In 1992, he moved to Denver to attend the University of Denver College of Law and graduated with honors in 1995. While in law school, Apostle Phil simultaneously prepared for ministerial service in a local, Denver-area Methodist church and was ordained as a Deacon in 1994. In 1998, he was prompted by God to found Colorado Christian Fellowship (CCF), a non-denominational, Full-Gospel church where he serves as senior pastor. After two years, due to CCF’s rapid growth, Apostle Phil stopped practicing law in order to serve the church full-time. It was also during this time that the Lord clarified his call to ministry, calling him to the Five-Fold ministry office gift of “Apostle” and assigning him to do ministry throughout the state of Colorado. Through CCF, he is fulfilling his apostolic call to plant churches and train and release God’s people for ministry. Apostle Phil is a dynamic Bible teacher who illuminates the Word of God through the unique anointing on his life and ministry. He is married to Sylvia, whom he met while attending Brown University. They have two children, one son-in-love, one daughter in-love, and three beautiful grandchildren. (back to top)

Jonnell Ashley was born and raised in Denver. He has been a member of CCF since 2009 and was ordained as a Pastor through Global Change Network, U.S.A. in 2019. Jonnell has a BS in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon University where he graduated Suma Cum Laude. He has been a Chaplain for the Denver Rescue Mission for 15 years. Jonnell serves as a minister of the Gospel, is the head of CCF’s Men’s Ministry, a CVTS Facilitator, Marriage Ministry Facilitator, and Pastoral Counselor. Jonnell also serves as an On-Call Custodian for CCF. Jonnell and his wife have 6 children and 5 grandchildren.

Adrian Hutt was born and raised in Denver and has been a member of CCF since 2011. Adrian attended the Community College of Aurora, where he received a Paralegal Certificate. He spent six years as a legal professional and over the past 25 years, has worked in the Health Care Industry. Adrian has served in the Deacons’ Ministry, the Marriage Ministry, and as an instructor and facilitator for CVTS. In 2016 he completed the two-year pastoral counseling program at CCF. In addition to serving at CCF, he is an active board member for JC Hutt Ministries. Together Adrian and his wife have 4 children and 2 grandchildren.

Sherri Love-Jones was born and raised in Oklahoma but has lived in the Denver metro area since 1983. She and her family have been faithful and active members of CCF since 2004. Sherri was ordained as a Pastor through Global Change Network, U.S.A., in 2010. She served as a deacon from 2005-2020 and as the lead deacon from 2010-2020. Sherri holds a BS in Psychology from Regis University and is the Executive Secretary for the Denver Public Schools’ Transportation Department. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, and a charter member of Gamma Alpha Theta Zeta, Aurora Chapter, where she serves as the chaplain. Sherri her husband have two sons and three grandchildren.

Russell Richardson has been a member of CCF since 2017, serving in many capacities, including With Open Arms food pantry, J.O.Y. Fellowship Ministry, Sons of Covenant, S.I.N.G. Choir, Marriage Ministry, and as a regular CVTS workshop presenter for Planning for End-of-Life Celebrations. Russell moved to Denver in 1966 to attend the University of Denver where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1973. He is licensed to practice in Colorado and has served as a Public Defender, a Juvenile Court magistrate, Chief Counsel for the Regional Transportation District, and an adjunct Professor at D.U.’s Law school. He also served as a mentor for elementary school boys through the Redeem Program. Russell and his wife, Vanessa, have been married for over 25 years, and have 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Floyd Wade was born in Greenwood, MS. He has lived in Colorado since 1980 and been a member of CCF for 12 years. Floyd graduated from Greenwood High School and spent three and a half years at the University of Mississippi. He worked in the airline industry for 25 years as a ramp agent and supervisor. Floyd has served as a Deacon, the Ministry Leader for the Ushers’ Ministry, and a choir director for S.I.N.G. and the Men’s Choir. He is also a member of Gods Posse. He and his wife have four children and five grandchildren.

Teca Webber has been a member at CCF since 2010. She was ordained as a Prophet through Global Change Network, U.S.A., in 2021. At CCF, Teca has been involved with several ministries, including the Communications Team, Visitors’ Center, Deacons Ministry, and the Marriage Ministry. She has also served as a Small Group Facilitator and a CVTS Instructor. Teca started Company of Prophets (C.O.P.s), a ministry that gathers prophets to pray, hear what Father is saying, intercede for the body and release the word of the Lord when He commands to arrest what’s illegal in the spirit. Teca has spent the last 13 years as an IT professional in the Fintech industry as an analyst. She studied at Colorado State University in their project management program and is a licensed certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Teca and her husband, Al, have five children.

Our Board of Elders in Colorado Springs

Bernadette Stansberry has been a member of CCF since March 2015. She was ordained as a Pastor through Global Change Network, USA in 2022. She is the part-time Administrative Assistant for the Colorado Springs Campus and is responsible for managing the reception/resource area and providing administrative support for the Colorado Springs Campus since February 2018. Bernie runs the Shepherd’s Food Ministry, which partners with other ministries to reach outside the walls of the church to serve the community.

Denise Waldon has been a member of CCF since 2002. She was ordained as a Pastor and Evangelist through GCN, U.S.A. in 2004. She is also the Colorado Springs Campus Pastor. Pastor Denise has served as a member of the praise and worship team, an elder at the Aurora campus, taught CVTS classes, and more. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business operations of CCF in Colorado Springs. Her responsibilities include teaching and occasionally overseeing Worship services, providing leadership and support to ministry leaders, and pastoral care to the congregation. She also facilitates the upkeep of the church facility. Pastor Denise has a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology Management, and a certificate of completion in Project Management. She has one son and one daughter-in-love.

CCF Administrative Staff

Phillip F. Smith, Jr. is Colorado Christian Fellowship’s Overseeing Apostle/Senior Pastor. While shepherding CCF, Apostle Phil encourages us to serve according to our spiritual gifts. His role also includes implementing the church-wide vision and developing an effective ministry staff to equip and restore God’s people. To learn more about our Overseeing Apostle/Senior Pastor.

Beverly Cason is our Office Coordinator. Beverly has a BA in Elementary Education with a Minor in Reading and was a schoolteacher for several years. Beverly is responsible for coordinating the front office and providing administrative support in the Administrative Offices. She greets, screens, and offers assistance to visitors and members, coordinates the daily operations of the front office. Prior to accepting this position, Beverly served as the Administrative Assistant for the CCF Counseling Department.

Michael Daniel is our Congregational Care Coordinator. He is responsible for coordinating weddings, funerals, baptisms, and baby dedications. He also co-teaches the “Spiritual Foundations/Now That You Are Home” Workshop, serves as a CCF Counselor, a Visitors’ Center Volunteer, and more. Michael has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Carolina University of Theology. He served for four years as the Senior Pastor of The New Divine Missionary Baptist Church where he provided pastoral care, hospice/bereavement care, marriage counseling, baptismal counseling, and more. He also serves as a CVTS instructor. Michael and his daughter, Mikyla, have been members of CCF for seven years.

Tina Garcia is our part-time custodian. She has been a member of CCF since 2009. She served in many ministries over the years, but most recently as the ministry lead for With Open Arms Community Outreach Center from 2015-2023, helping to feed those in our community who were un-housed and in need.

Eunice Gray is our Business Manager. Eunice manages all finance-related activities of the church including accounts payables and receivables, wage administration, and record-keeping. She also works closely with our church administrator to manage the day-to-day financial needs and requirements of the church. Eunice has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Certificate in Accounting from the Community College of Denver. She has been a member of CCF since 2013 and was previously a CCF Summer Camp Director and volunteer. She volunteers in the With Open Arms Food Pantry, and participates in the S.I.N.G. choir and CVTS.

Solomon Henderson is one of our Youth Coordinators. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film Production. Solomon is currently working as a freelance photographer. Solomon grew up in CCF’s Youth and Young Adults’ Department and it is only fitting that he serves in his church home where he has cultivated many relationships. As a CCF Youth Coordinator, Solomon is responsible for helping our youth identify and develop their spiritual gifts through service opportunities.

JC Hendrix serves as Executive Pastor and is responsible for overseeing the business operations of the CCF organization. Pastor JC is probably most recognized for his role with the CCF Village Capital Campaign and discipleship and mentoring of men through Sons of Covenant. Pastor JC has an AA and a BA in Business, is the founder of Sons Of Covenant, Inc., and was ordained through GCN U.S.A. as a Pastor in 2004. Pastor JC is also retired from the US Air Force and RTD.

Rene Lima-Marin is our part-time custodian. Rene is responsible for event set up, cleaning, replacement, and repairs at the Aurora Campus. He was ordained as a teacher through Global Change Network, USA in 2024. He has been ministering and teaching the Word of God for 15 years through church services, Bible Studies, social media, and personal one-on-one sessions. Rene is certified in computer applications and graphic design. He is also certified through the Library of Congress for Braille transcription. Rene is a Construction (glazing) Foreman and the owner of Lima-Marin Designs, a graphic design and T-shirt company.

Gizelle Marshall is our Director of Children’s Church as well as the part-time Children’s Pastor. Gizelle has an Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising. She was ordained through GCN, U.S.A. in 2009 as an Evangelist. Gizelle is responsible for the Children’s Ministry, Children’s Church, and Vacation Bible School. Gizelle has served in the Children’s Department for several years and has a passion for children.

Keisha Mathes is an Administrative Assistant. She supports the Communications/Ministry Services Department, Christian Vocational Training School and GCN, USA. Keisha and her family became members of CCF in 2014. Keisha is also the owner of Herbal Honey, a God centered Herbal Tea and formulation company.

Eleanore Pullen is the Director of Counseling Services. Eleanore has a BA in Business: Materials and Logistics Management and Purchasing. She also earned a Lay Counselors Certification from Beacon University. Eleanore provides vision, direction, development, and management for all aspects of CCF’s Counseling Department. As Director of Counseling Services, she oversees and provides biblically-based counseling and recruits and trains lay counselors to provide short-term counseling to our congregation. It is also her responsibility to provide appropriate support for the bereaved, recruit and train group leaders, as well as establish and maintain care/support groups to meet the various needs of our congregation. Eleanore has taken several Christian Vocational Training classes at CCF and also served in the Marriage Ministry and CCF Choir.

Michael Retland is our part-time custodian. A Colorado native, he has been a member of CCF since 2003. He is a graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in Technology and Engineering. Mike is responsible for event set up, cleaning, replacement and repairs at the Aurora Campus. He serves in the Media Arts Department and in the Men’s Ministry.

Tika Rhodes is our Church Administrator. Tika has a BS in Accounting as well as over 3 years of public accounting experience and 3 years of internal audit experience. Her responsibilities are to oversee all financial and business activities of the church including maintenance of all accounting practices and procedures, working with the building campaign, preparing our annual budget, coordinating the annual audit, financial reporting, and all personnel related matters. Tika is the Ministry Head for the CCF Finance Team. Tika also serves as the Secretary of the Board of Elders and teaches in Children’s Church once a month.

Mercelle Seale is the Director of Communications and Ministry Services. Mercelle has a BS in Journalism and an MS in Social Work. She was a reporter and a Communications Project Manager. Primarily, Mercelle facilitates the internal and external communications of the church, ensuring their consistency and professionalism. She is responsible for communicating and marketing CCF’s vision, ministries, programs, and services to our congregation and community. Mercelle is also responsible for promoting all events and activities at CCF. She also provides leadership and guidance for the ministry leaders at CCF and shepherds implementation of the church’s new ministries. Mercelle also serves as the Ministry Lead for the Communications Liaisons and the Resource Team.

Sylvia Smith is the Director of the Prophetic Arts Department (PAD). Sylvia has a B.A. and M.A. in French Language and Literature from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in French Studies from Brown University. Sylvia oversees the Comedy, Dance, Drama, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts ministries of CCF. She works closely with the leaders of these ministries, and together they provide a platform for God to speak to his people through the arts. Sylvia is an ordained prophet through Global Change Network, U.S.A., a member of the CCF praise team and the co-host of Coffee Time Live, a weekly topical Bible study on Facebook.

James West is our Youth and Young Adults Pastor. James has been a member of CCF since 2012 and was ordained as a pastor in 2023 through Global Change Network, USA. He is also the Ministry Lead for CCF’s Outreach Ministry. As the Youth & Young Adults Pastor, James is responsible for training, developing, and disciplining CCF’s youth in the Word of God. He also oversees the Children’s Department, CrossFire High School Ministry, S.M.I.L.E. Middle School Ministry, and Congregational Care. James serves people experiencing homelessness, mentored youth, and supported victims of domestic violence through his nonprofit, Reach Ministries. He is an alum of the University of Denver and engages in continuing education through Colorado Christian University. If you would like to learn more about our youth and young adults programming, contact James, jwest@ccfword.org.

Michael Duane White is our Facilities Manager. Born and raised in Denver’s Montbello area, he has 25 years of operations and risk management experience in sales and finance. He supervises and oversees all custodians and the maintenance and upkeep of the Aurora Campus. He was ordained as a Pastor through Global Change Network, USA, in 2024. He is the ministry lead for the Aurora Campus’ Men’s Ministry and the Prophetic Arts Department’s Comedy Ministry. He also serves as a lay counselor and a member of the Communications Team. Duane and his family joined CCF in 2019.

Chuck Wood is the Director of Global Change Network, U.S.A., and Dean of Christian Vocational Training School (CVTS). Chuck has a Certificate in Computer Information Systems and is a retired IBM Executive. He serves on the board of elders for GCN, Sons of Covenant, and CCF. He was ordained as a teacher through GCN in 2005.He is responsible for the day-to-day activities of both organizations, as well as helping to cast their visions. As Dean of CVTS, Elder Chuck evaluates the adult educational needs of CCF, develops appropriate courses, selects teaching materials and supplies, and implements special programs and events. Similarly, as Director of GCN, U.S.A., Elder Chuck provides professional ministry support and counsel to GCN, U.S.A. ministers, organizes conferences, and facilitates the growth of GCN in the U.S. and abroad. Chuck has been a member of CCF for over fourteen years and is ordained as a GCN Teacher and Marketplace minister.

Administrative Staff – Colorado Springs

Denise Waldon is the Colorado Springs Campus Pastor as well as a member of its Board of Elders. Pastor Denise has a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology Management, and a certificate of completion in Project Management. She was ordained as a Pastor and Evangelist through GCN, U.S.A. in 2004. Pastor Denise is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business operations of CCF in Colorado Springs. Her responsibilities include teaching and occasionally overseeing Worship services, providing leadership and support to ministry leaders, and pastoral care to the congregation. She also facilitates the upkeep of the church facility.

The Colorado Springs Campus offers a broad range of ministries to meet the needs of its congregation and guests. To learn more about Colorado Christian Fellowship and our beliefs, please click here. You may also contact us: 2076 Jet Wing Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, OR CALL us at 719.418.6983