Our Team


  • Matt Stiveson, Pastor

    Matt has served on the staff of Westminster Christian Church since 2008. He graduated from Colorado Christian University with his B.A. in biblical studies in 2010 and from Denver Seminary with his M.Div. in 2016. Matt and his wife, Krista, love spending time with their sons, Samuel, Elijah, and Nathan! Matt also enjoys studying theology, reading, cooking, playing video games, and drinking coffee!

  • Karen Stiveson, Administrative Assistant

    Karen is mother of two, and proud grandmother of five. She and her husband, Tom, became affiliated with Westminster Christian Church in the early 2000’s. Her career as an office administrator spans several decades, including over 33 years at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden. She has a strong affinity for children, loves to sew, and is an avid reader. 

  • Dr. Teresa Crane, Music and Children's Ministry Director

    Teresa is a vocal coach and accompanist who loves teaching piano and voice lessons to students of all ages. She has been playing the piano since she was seven years old. She received a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Coaching and Piano Accompanying from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She taught in many colleges and universities and directed numerous church choirs throughout the Midwest. 


    Teresa has been married to her husband John for almost 20 years. They have four hilarious Ragdoll kitties who love to keep them entertained!

  • Ullrico Tena, Custodian