first church of the nazarene
1111 w. 10th St.
La Junta, CO 81050
719-384-4723
lajuntanazarene@lajuntanazarene.org
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ministry team
Meet our pastoral staff!
As ministers of the Gospel we desire to introduce you to Jesus,
help you grow in him, and to help you find a place within the work and community of the church.
Rev. Mark A. Callister
Senior Pastor
Pastor Mark grew up in the small coastal town of Tillamook, Oregon. He graduated from Tillamook High School in 1979. In 1985 he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. In 1990 he graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, CO.
In 1987, while in Colorado Springs, Mark met Charlotte and the two of them were married. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Pastor Mark began his ministry as a Youth Pastor for churches in Oregon and Colorado. For over 30 years Pastor Mark has been a Senior Pastor, serving churches in Wisconsin, Missouri and Colorado. Before coming to La Junta, Pastor Mark served for nearly 3 years as the Chaplain and Facilities Director at Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center in Divide, Colorado.
Gary Addington
Minister of Visitation
Gary Addington and his wife Velva have lived in La Junta since 1974. They have two wonderful children and several grandchildren. Gary has served as the minister of visitation since 2010, making hospital calls, home visitations, serving at funerals and more. Gary feels a special calling to pray for and serve the church and its people in whatever way he can.
Jake Martinez
Youth Director
Jake was born and raised in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He and his wife Lori live in La Junta with their four children. The family is involved in various sports, 4-H, and other activities. Jake has a passion for working with youth and enjoys being part of their journey to get to know God. Jake holds a service for the teens on Sunday Nights, teaching them through God's Word and music. They finish the night with fun time in the gym.
Church Board
Trustees
Marvin Berg
Jan Blair
Kelly Clodfelther
Justin Malden
Tom Schrock
Stewards
Danelle Berg
Sheila Clodfelter
Jean Eveatt
Kimberly Gallegos
Jan Schooley