| | SENIOR PASTOR Loren
Sandford - In full time ministry since 1976.
B.A. Albertson College of Idaho, 1973. Graduate of Fuller Theological
Seminary, 1976. Songwriter, recording artist, worship leader, author of
"Burnout: Renewal in the Wilderness", "Prophetic Worship", "Purifying
the Prophetic:
Breaking Free from the Spirit of Self-Fulfillment", "Understanding
Prophetic People: Blessings and Problems with the Prophetic Gift" and
coauthor of "The
Renewal
of the Mind". Producer of twelve music CD's. Married since 1972. 3
grown kids. Seven grandchildren. Contact: loren@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.
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 |
| | COUNSELING DIRECTOR Connie Vanderstoep - Originally ordained with
Kingsway.
Years of experience in ministry. Has completed all the Elijah House
training. Does personal counseling and directs our counseling school.
Married. Two grown daughters with grandchildren. Has been with New Song
in various capacities since at least 1998. Wouldn't ski with Loren if
it
would bring Jesus back. Contact: connie@newsongfellowship.org |
 | YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PASTOR Nathan "Nate" Sandford - 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. 32
years old. Happily married to Mindy July 21, 2001. They have have two
children and one more coming in August, 2008. They
minister as a wonderful partnership. Full
of fire and vision. On our paid staff since 1998. Body-builder with an
intimidating physique. Even he won't ski with his father (but Mindy
will!). Contact: nate@newsongfellowship.org |
| EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Penny Leon - Penny
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. She is married to Bill, shares the
leadership of
a River Group with him and continues as a counselor. 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 |
