Meet the Staff
Mike Knauff - Pastor
Hi, my name is Mike Knauff and I became Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran in the fall of 1997.
Prior to that I served as Associate Pastor of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Fairfax, VA from 1993-1997 and Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Frewsburg, NY from 1989 to 1993. My seminary degree is from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH and my undergraduate degree in History is from Capital University in Columbus, OH.
My wife Debbie and I have three sons- Adam, Stephen, & Caleb. My past times include walking, basketball, Sudoku puzzles, martial arts, playing guitar, camping, fly fishing, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.
Joel Bejot - Director of Music
Hello, I am Joel Bejot, Director of Music at Faith Lutheran Church. I have been here since July 2008, and am thrilled to be a part of such a loving community of Faith. Prior to taking the position at Faith, I was Director of Music at St. John’s Lutheran in Midland, MI, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal in Buffalo, NY. I received my Bachelor in Parish Music with an emphasis in organ from Concordia University-Nebraska in 2004.
I am currently working toward my Master’s Degree in organ performance at Denver University’s Lamont School of Music, and expect to be done with that endeavor June of 2010.
Nathan Heimer - Youth Director
Hi, my name is Nathan Heimer and I am the Youth Director at Faith Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, CO. I am a Colorado native and grew up in Denver and Lakewood. I am married to my lovely wife Mindy and we were blessed with our first child in August, his name is Haven. In May of 2008 I graduated from Colorado Christian University with a major in Youth Ministry, Minor in Leadership, and Emphasis in Biblical Studies. My life was changed because a youth director cared enough for me that he shared the Gospel with me and helped me to create a personal relationship with Christ. Since then I have been on fire for God, because honestly, there is nothing better! Since about my sophomore year of high school I felt God calling me into youth ministry! Knowing this I chose to follow it by studying it and majoring in it in college. At the beginning of my second semester of my freshman year I started an internship which lasted 2 and 1/2 years, this internship completely confirmed my calling to youth ministry. Now I am doing what I love and have dreamed of for many years. I cannot think of anything better to do in life than share with youth the love of Christ so that they can create a personal relationship with Him that will impact and guide their daily lives!
"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8
God Bless,
Nathan Heimer
Dawnee Harbach - Administrative Assistant
Hi, my name is Dawnee Harbach. I have been a member of Faith for over five years. I joined the staff as an Administrative Assistant in July of 2008. This position was a true calling from God for me and every day I feel blessed to be here. I have two grown children. Stephanie works in the legal field and continues her studies to obtain her law degree. Michael is a chef and races his Mustang GT at Bandimere. My hobbies include spending time with my family, cross-stitching, bowling and playing with my new almost 2 year old Pomeranian, Bam Bam, who I rescued from the shelter four months ago.
Donna Chase - Director Sounds of Faith
Lori Lewis - Choir Accompanist
Nursery Attendants
Tricia Ugland
Tricia lives in Castle Rock, has worked as a Douglas County elementary teacher for 10 years, is a mother of two (soon to be three) and enjoys working with children. She is a member at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church and prefers to attend their Saturday evening service.
Jolene Hessler
Jolene, as well as her husband Fred and daughter Sydney, is an active member at Faith. Jolene also serves in the office as a fill-in for our administrative assistant, Dawnee Harbach, when she is out on vacation or when extra help in needed.