The PCA is a Presbyterian denomination in that, in addition to a staff, we have a representative form of church government. A local church is governed by a “Session” comprised of ruling elders (i.e., “presbyters”) elected by the members of the congregation as well as all teaching elders (pastors). Deacons are called to minister to the needs of the congregation and exercise a ministry of sympathy and service.
Ryan Arkema
SENIOR PASTOR
I am broken, saved and grateful. The Grace of the LORD, which I don’t deserve, is the driving force behind all I do. I have been a Christian all my life and am grateful for the faithfulness the LORD has shown me.
I am a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO and have pastored churches in the upper Midwest and West and the South. I have been married to Heidi since 1997. She is the love of my life and am blessed to have her as a friend and partner. We have four children, Max, Dexter, Jadon and Marybeth.
I used to play sports but now I just yell at the television pretending I can do better. My wife says that if Denver, CO had a professional thumb wrestling team I would have the t-shirt. She is correct. Since they don’t, I own the t-shirt for the teams they do have.
I am blessed to be the Pastor of Redeemer Parker and look forward to the next part of God’s story for us and the people of Redeemer.
Christopher Dean
WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Chris has been a part of leading music at churches and college ministries for over 20 years, and has been at Redeemer since 2008. He met his wife Rebecca through a campus ministry at the University of Utah where they both graduated before moving to Colorado in 2005.
As Worship Director at Redeemer, Chris and the music team focus on leading gospel-oriented music as a means to worship each week. Chris recorded a 5-song EP Chase Your Fears Away, in 2023.
Session & Diaconate
Ryan Arkema
TEACHING ELDER, MODERATOR
Jim Mattson
RULING ELDER
Chuck Schumacher
RULING ELDER, CLERK
Michael Krueger
RULING ELDER
Casey Higgins
DEACON
Doug Abrell
DEACON
