We believe in leadership at Cool River and we believe that it takes a leadership culture to impact our world.  Below you'll find our Staff Team.  If you have questions, want to connect, need to talk, want to get involved, feel free to connect with us.

Kevin Colón, lead pastor

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Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the States, Kevin brings diversity in culture, education and experience to Cool River. He is married to Amy and has three daughters, Emma, Claire and Olivia.   Kevin is also a national trainer for Serendipity House (a small groups company)  Want to get to know Kevin better?  Check out his blog at  www.kevincolon.blogspot.com

Karen Gibson, associate pastor  

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Karen has lived in Colorado for nine years (six in Superior). She has been at Cool River (almost) from the beginning.  She brings a vast amount of experience in working with churches in various capacities. Karen's primary responsibility is the organizational areas of Cool River.

Victoria Griebel, ministry assistant  

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Born and raised in a small town in Nebraska, Victoria now makes her home in Colorado with her husband Jeremy. She earned a degree in Finance from Chadron State College in Chadron, NE.  Victoria will be primarily focused on the financial picture of the church as well as dabbling in the overall communications piece. 

Amy Colón, interim children’s pastor (birth-6th grade) 

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Amy has three children and a masters degree in Christian education.  Both serve her well as she oversees the children's ministry at Cool River.  Call or email her for questions or to get involved in this awesome ministry.

Ashley Hammond, worship pastor  

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Ashley was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Dallas Baptist University and graduated with a Bachelors in Music. Her passions include playing the piano, song writing, and interacting with children. She is happily married to the man of her dreams (Ben the "youth guy"), has a little daughter named, Ryann, and is enjoying her new life in Colorado. Email her if you would like to be a part of the worship ministry.

Ben Hammond, youth pastor (6th-12th grade)  

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Ben loves working with students, being outdoors, and serving as the Director of the SAC program at Eldorado K-8. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical studies and in Biology from Dallas Baptist University. Together with Ashley, he has a beautiful baby girl named, Ryann.  Shoot him an email with any questions concerning the Cool River Student Ministry.