SENIOR PASTOR  Loren Sandford - In full time ministry since 1976. B.A. College of Idaho, 1973. Graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, 1976. Songwriter, recording artist, worship leader, author of "Prophetic Worship", "Purifying the Prophetic: Breaking Free from the Spirit of Self-Fulfillment", "Understanding Prophetic People: Blessings and Problems with the Prophetic Gift", "The Prophetic Church: Wielding the Power to Change the World", "Renewal for the Wounded Warrior: A Burnout Survival Guide for Believers" and coauthor of "Life Transformed". Producer of thirteen music CD's. Married since 1972. 3 grown kids. Eight grandchildren. Contact: loren@newsongfellowship.org
CO-PASTOR  Nathan "Nate" Sandford - Primary responsibility for youth and young adults but partners in pastoring the wider church. Bachelor's degree in psychology, Metropolitan State College at Denver, May, 1999. Master of Arts in youth and family ministry, Denver Seminary, 2004. Preachers' son. 34 years old. Happily married to Mindy July 21, 2001. They have three children and minister as a wonderful partnership. Full of fire and vision. On our paid staff since 1998. Bodybuilder with an intimidating physique. Even he won't ski with his father (but Mindy will!). Contact: nate@newsongfellowship.org
EXECUTIVE PASTOR  Beth Sandford - Senior Pastor's wife, same kids, same grandkids. Ordained. Leads in many areas, including worship, prophetic team ministry and counseling. Also directs lay pastors and our excellent children's ministry. Plays several instruments and teaches voice to several of our members. Preaches occasionally. Fills her house with knick knacks. Keeps Loren sane. Contact: beth@newsongfellowship.org
MISSIONS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT PASTOR Ray Saragosa - On our paid staff since 1996. Ray has been dedicated to developing our community impact and missions outreaches since September, 2002, giving away tons of food and clothing to the needy of our community, taking teams to help inner city ministries with outreaches and nurturing our growing Navajo connection. Married with kids both grown and at home. Grandfather.  Loves to ski with the senior pastor, a life-threatening pastime. Probably says something about his personality. Contact: ray@newsongfellowship.org
penny EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/COUNSELING DIRECTOR  Penny Leon - has been with us as a counselor for several years and was licensed as a minister in 2005.  She stepped into the executive secretarial position in July, 2006 and has been lighting up our office with her warmth and love.  As of June, 2010 she has become our Counseling Director, overseeing all the various aspects of our inner healing ministry, which we call TRANSFORMATIONS. She is married to Bill. They have grown children.  Contact:  penny@newsongfellowship.org.
BUSINESS MANAGER  Donna Gully - B.S. in business administration. Works hard to keep the staff in line whenever we need money. Handles stress well! Single mother of two kids. Pays out the health insurance premium in case Loren doesn't come back from skiing in one piece. Contact: donna@newsongfellowship.org

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