About

Learn about the beliefs, people, and partnerships of Sojourn Montrose Church.

 

Beliefs

Sojourn Montrose holds to historic Christian orthodoxy found in the Apostles’ & Nicene Creeds.

As a member church of The Gospel Coalition, we receive its doctrinal statement as a modern articulation of our Protestant and Reformed heritage. A thorough and specific account of our theological beliefs is found in our confession of faith.

What is The Gospel
Our Confession of Faith
 

Values

 
 

Reverence of Scripture that defines our lives

 
 

Ancient tradition that anchors our worship

 
 

Authentic community that nourishes our faith

 
 

We introduce Montrose to Jesus

 

Staff & Elders

Sojourn Montrose Church is guided by the oversight of Elders, while our staff and Deacons serve to equip the church for the work of ministry.

REID SQUIRES

LEAD PASTOR & ELDER

CAITLYN WOOLSEY

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS.

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TRAVIS THOMPSON

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP

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LIZ TORTI

DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY DISCIPLESHIP

PHEBE PETSCH

SOJOURN KIDS COORDINATOR

 

NICK LIPSCOMB

ELDER

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PAYTON SIMPSON

ELDER

TIM WOOLSEY

ELDER

 

Deacons

In addition to Elders and staff, deacons serve the church as leaders. Deacons meet the qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Sojourn Montrose has a robust diaconate. We have divided the deacons into four spheres of responsibility to clearly define how and where they serve the church.

  • Deacons of Community help ensure each person at our church is connected to meaningful and meal-centered community.

    Our Deacons of Community serve the church by facilitating robust community. They serve over Neighborhood Parishes.

    The Deacons of Community:
    Tonya Burton
    Steve Higbie
    Victoria Higbie
    Lauren Lechuga
    Mario Lechuga
    Tate Lipscomb
    Chris Petsch
    Phebe Petsch
    Derek Piszczek
    Emily Piszczek
    David Rivera
    Allison Reese
    Eric Reese
    Caitlin Simpson
    Micah Squires
    Bill Torti
    Liz Torti
    Beth White
    Noah White
    Caitlyn Woolsey
    Hannah Ye
    Jason Ye

  • Deacons of Discipleship organize and deploy the avenues of Spiritual Formation for the people of our Church.

    The Deacons of Discipleship serve the church by organizing and leading classes, liturgy, and formation initiatives. They serve over worship, formation, and life-stage guidance.

    The Deacons of Discipleship:
    Rachael Costanzo
    Travis Thompson
    Liz Torti
    Catie Smith
    Joshua Smith
    Christi Williams

  • Deacons of Mercy organize and distribute church resources to bless our people, our neighbors, and the world.

    Deacons of Mercy serve the church by praying for the suffering, meeting tangible needs, and resourcing the mission of the church global. They serve over benevolence, prayer, outreach, and missions.

    The Deacons of Mercy:
    Emily Gerrard-Anderson
    Amanda Thompson
    Stew Pinckard

  • Deacons of Stewardship manage church resources with accountability and transparency.

    Deacons of Stewardship serve the church by caring for the facility, overseeing the budget, and managing Sunday morning volunteers.

    The Deacons of Stewardship:
    Theo Gerrard-Anderson
    Abi Pinckard
    JP Styrt
    Reagan Styrt
    Caitlyn Woolsey

 

Partnerships

We are part of the networks and support the ministries and churches found below.
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