My name is Grant. I’m married to Nicole and the father of Brayden, Carter, Adassah, and Garrison. Since 2015, I’ve served at Mill City in various roles and have found my sweet spot working with 6th-12th grade students alongside an incredible team of adult leaders. I love reading, enjoy watching sports as a form of theater, and like playing golf and pickleball. “Nacho Libre” is probably my most-quoted movie, and Island of the World moved me to tears more than once. I’m steadfast in my conviction that we need more spiritual mothers and fathers to invest in the next generation. Having the opportunity to serve in this role while my own kids navigate adolescence is a true gift.

My name is Ellie! I have been serving on staff with Mill City Church since I graduated from CSU in May of 2023 (Go Rams!). I started serving on the Students team in college, because my youth leaders in middle and high school made a significant impact in my life, and the evidence is clear: having at least a couple caring adults outside of parents is associated with higher mental, emotional, and social wellbeing in adolescents. If I can be another voice that says “I believe in you” to a student, sign me up. Outside of work, I love being in the mountains, game nights, coffee(!!), thrifting, dancing (I was a dancer growing up), and I am a playlist GAL.

My name is Abby Lans, I’m 30 years old, married and a mother to 2 preschool boys. I am the Program Director for Half Step, a music based non profit ministry that uses music to connect youth to Jesus and the local church. I also work part time as an in-home CNA. I love how formative and critical the teenage years are for young people and I love being someone that can encourage them to ask the hard questions, and do the hard work of growing into who Jesus designed them to be. On the Mill City Students team, my role is cultivating a team of students who desire to lead worship for and with their peers. In my free time, I love reading fantasy, playing Spikeball, doing CrossFit and Yoga, listening or playing music, and playing with bugs outside with my boys!

My name is Rita Merck. My husband and I have been married over 50 years. We have 4 children, 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Serving God, has always been the greatest desire of my heart. I have served as a Sunday school teacher, nursery coordinator, church finance team, foster parent, and Christian school teacher. Now I have accepted the position of volunteer administrative person to the Mill City Students’ Ministry Team. My regular job is a clerical aide for the City of Fort Collins Recreation Dept. In my spare time, I enjoy water aerobics, hanging out with my grandchildren, reading, cooking, and sewing.

My name is Brad Roberts. I have been married to my beautiful wife, Mackenzie, since 2013 and have been going to Mill City Church for that long as well. We have four amazing kiddos – Braxton, Scarlett, Dempsey, and Gardner. I have done youth ministry for many years, including “The Squad” — a group for 5th and 6th graders on Sunday mornings at Mill City. Clearly, I have a passion for middle schoolers. I love walking alongside that age group as they grow in their relationship with Jesus and develop their faith journey. In my spare time, I love to work out, play/watch sports, and hang out with my family.

My name is Coby Hallman, but most people know me as Moose. I currently work at the Rodizio Grill and at Dutch Bros, but the end goal is to end up in vocational ministry. I love soccer and am a big Chelsea fan. In my spare time, I love to cook and bake, play sports, play guitar, and hang out with friends. A goal of mine in life is to be able to quote an entire movie.

Hi! My name is Jordan Troeger. I’ve been serving with Students since the summer of 2025. Originally from Wisconsin, I am now a graduate student at CSU studying Medical Spanish, specifically Spanish for the Chiropractic Field. I am also a chiropractic assistant at Elevate Chiropractic. I have served on student teams in the past, and I love the energy, passion, and joy the students bring! They remind me to slow down and see God through joyful eyes, and I hope to impact them in deepening and understanding their faith. In my spare time, I love anything in the outdoors! I’m a professional SCUBA diver, and I also love to hike, rock climb, white water raft, camp, etc. I also enjoy cooking, reading, and playing card games. I’m always up for an adventure and love exploring God’s beautiful creation!

My name is Brynn Arritola, and I’ve been married to my amazing husband, Noah, since 2021. We recently became parents to our sweet little boy, Theo, and have felt a growing pull toward student ministry. Our hope is to better understand the challenges students face today and find ways to support and encourage them well. Noah and I met in youth group back in 2014 and have been inseparable ever since, so the student space holds a really special place in our hearts. We moved from Oregon to Colorado in 2021, looking for a strong community and new job opportunities, and we’ve been so grateful to find both through this church. I’ve been on staff at Mill City Church since 2023, working in the Communications Department, and I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such an amazing church family. In my spare time, I love reading, playing board games, and spending time with my sweet little family.

Hello! My name is Jenna Patterson. I moved to Fort Collins with my amazing husband, Cullen, in 2024. I am a physician assistant in family medicine, and I love caring for people physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I decided to join Mill City Students because I was blessed to have a handful of leaders pouring into my life while navigating the highs and lows of middle and high school, and I have always wanted to do the same for others. In my free time, I can be found running, hiking, kayaking, exploring farmers’ markets, reading at a coffee shop, trying to keep my garden alive, or testing out a new recipe in the kitchen!

Hi! My name is Laura Johnson. I’m 26 years old, grew up in St. Louis Missouri, and have been at Mill City since 2019. I graduated from CSU with a degree in Equine Science in 2022, but decided to pursue international mission work right after college. I completed 2nd Year Apprenticeship during that time and then spent 2 months in Cuba and Peru. I’m now working as a barista at Breadfellow and volunteering at Hearts and Horses (a therapeutic riding center) while I figure out what’s next! In my free time I love to hike, ride horses, read, draw, spend time with friends, and travel. I’m passionate about young people knowing Jesus and the life changing impact that comes from walking with Him. I feel so blessed to be able to serve and lead in Mill City Students and pour into the next generation!

I am Tom Konstanty, and I am from Chicago. I’ve been in ministry for more than twenty years (Rescue Mission and Alpha Center). Our family (wife, Liz, and three kids) has been at Mill City Church for more than ten years serving mostly in Mill City Kids and City Groups. Our kids are now in Mill City Students and loving it. I love Jesus, being a parent, kids, reading, and sports. Love to partner with you. Let me know how. Blessings!

My name is Elijah Hrdlichka, I’m 20 years old, and I graduated from Colorado Early Colleges in 2023 and have been working ever since. Right now I peruse Sales, and that’s had me working and traveling a lot. I’ve been serving with Mill City Students since July 2025 and have been attending Mill City Church since April of 2025. I found my calling to serve at Mill City Connect. As soon as they had mentioned they needed some more leaders for the youth group I immediately signed up. I’ve been around kids my whole life (my mom is a midwife) and I absolutely adore them. I can’t wait to have kids of my own one day. I like to play video games, cook, and hit the gym on my off time. I also love anime and movies.

My name is Mack Dixon, and I am a 23-year-old post-grad who is applying to CSU’s Veterinary Medicine Program. I grew up in Washington, DC, with an amazing twin sister. I am currently working in Equine Podiatry at CSU’s hospital. When I heard about students, I knew it would be a great fit for me, as I have always wanted the opportunity to mentor young men. I love all things animals and like to spend most of my time outdoors or cooking.

My name is Viviana (Viv) Torrejon. I graduated from Liberty Common High School in 2023, and now I coach two sports (Cross Country and Wrestling) at Kinard Middle School. I also work at various places in Fort Collins and babysit a ton! I LOVE kids, I love spending time with families, and I love intentional conversation. I enjoy being creative, doing things outside, fishing, and playing games. I love serving in students because I feel passionate about young people KNOWING God and living with real hope and joy.

Hi! My name is Ashlyn Riley, I’m 24 years old, and I am originally from Colorado Springs. I have been serving at MCS since July, and Mill City has quickly become a huge part of my life as I spent most of college trying to find a church to call home. I graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, and currently work at UCHealth in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. I am passionate about helping people and serving others, and I plan to further my education and career as a Physician Assistant to do so. In my spare time, I love to work out, spend time with Jesus, host my friends for dinner, spoil my dog, Juneau, and serve beignets and breakfast at Lucile’s Creole Cafe. I also love cooking and creating new recipes, and am always up for some coffee or arts and crafts! I have a huge family who I love dearly, and I aim to be a friend to all.

Hi! I’m Amanda and I’m (mumble mumble clears throat) years old! My family and I have been attending Mill City since 2020. In fact, when we started coming it was from our living room watching online. My husband, Alek, and I have three kids: Leo and Anya are in high school and Dmitri is in college. I am currently a cross country and track coach at Kinard Middle School. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to get to know middle schoolers on a deeper level and share the love of Jesus with them at Mill City students. In the past, I taught orchestra for 5 years and math for 3 years. My favorite things include trail running all over the Northern Colorado foothills, hiking with my dog Kora, curling up with a good book, and cheering for cross-country races.

Hi! My name is Josh Greene, I am 27 years old and have been a leader at MCS since 2022. I grew up in the church and have loved serving in youth ministry since high school. I’m also the oldest of seven kids. In college I studied economics and was very involved in campus ministry – I now work as a Data Analyst in Fort Collins! After college, I felt the Lord calling me back to youth ministry, and I am so glad that I listened – serving at MCS has been a joy, and I look forward to it every week. In my free tim,e I love to hike, camp, bike, and ski.

My Name is Eli DePriest. I am currently apprenticing as a finish work carpenter for a company called Bruck Enterprises. I have lived in Colorado basically my entire life and graduated from Colorado Early Colleges. After High school, I decided to join the Mill City students team because I always loved youth group growing up myself. I always strive to be more like Jesus in everything that I do. Here is a list of some of my favorite things right now: disc golf, golf, skiing, theological discussions, listening to music, hanging out with the boys, worship, Phineas and Ferb. Probably the easiest way to strike up a conversation with me is to start talking about music… as long as we’re not talking about Taylor Swift.

My name is Kurt Magstadt. I am a husband, dad of 4 sons, and grandfather, but most importantly a follower of Jesus. I grew up in Florida and moved to Northern Colorado in 2019. We connected with Mill City as soon as we moved. I am passionate about supporting, helping, and striving to be a pillar to kids in a world that mostly ignores them. I own my own business designing and building greenhouses across the US. I love just about anything outdoors, and enjoy riding dirt bikes, pickleball, and snowboarding.

My name is Julia Zora. I am in my second year of grad school at CSU, studying to get my occupational therapy doctorate. I am really passionate about pediatrics and want to continue to volunteer in the church with kids/youth ministry, as well as become a pediatric OT. I plan to be in Fort Collins for a few more years, hopefully permanently, after I graduate. I became a students leader at Mill City in July 2023 and have been with the same group of girls. From personal experience of going to youth group growing up and becoming a leader, I believe in the importance of youth ministry and pouring into students spiritually.
I am very outgoing, silly, and spontaneous, and I love to have a good conversation over some coffee. Most of my time, I nanny or study, but in my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, such as hiking, skiing, and playing pickleball. I also love orange cats.

Hi!! My name is Hallie. I am 23 years old and currently a graduate student at CSU to gain my doctorate in occupational therapy. I am originally from Minnesota and did my undergrad in Eau Claire, WI. Along with schooling, I am involved in Mill City Kids, Students, and Young Adults. I will also be in Mill City’s 1st Year Apprenticeship this year and am excited to continue growing in my faith! I love to spend my free time in the gym, outdoors, baking, or in a cute coffee shop!:)

My name is Madeline Hammett, I graduated from the University of Denver in 2025, and am currently pursuing a master’s in Health and Exercise Science at CSU. I am passionate about health and moving our bodies! I started attending Mill City when I moved to Fort Collins in 2025. I love teaching undergrads in the health and exercise department at CSU and doing research on our environment’s impact on exercise. In my spare time, I love to read, run, be outside and spend time with friends!

My name is Rourke Alvarado, and I am 19 years old. I am currently a sophomore at FRCC studying mechanical engineering with plans to transfer to CSU this fall, and I work part-time as a grounds worker for the Fort Collins parks Departments and a competitive Lego Robotics coach in the fall. I am also a certified soccer official, and I am also a soccer coach. My goal is to stay in FOCO as long as I can and become a machine mechanic. I got pulled into Students by Grant when a spot opened up, and it is the highlight of my Wednesday! In my free time, I like to read, bike, build and add to my ever-growing Lego collection, and play sports when I can! I am a huge Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Marvel nerd, and I can talk about movies all day long!

Hello! My name is Bryan Zerr, and I lead the 8th-grade boys. I’m currently an ER nurse and CrossFit coach here in Fort Collins. I’ve been married for three years to my best friend Kaitlynn, who is also a leader on students. I have worked for Camp Timberline and Young Life for a number of years and have always felt led to inspire the next generation and tell them about our incredible God. I love sports and working out, which makes relating to most of the boys pretty darn easy. I have a brother ten years younger and have always taken being a role model as a serious responsibility and opportunity. I’m very grateful to be part of your child’s life in this season.

My name is Noah Arritola, and I’m 28 years old. I’m a husband to Brynn and father to Theo. My wife and I moved to FoCo towards the end of 2021 from Oregon. I am an electrician and have served on a youth group team back in Oregon a while ago. I love getting outside to do disc golf with my friends, playing Dungeons and Dragons as both a player and game master, and playing board games with anyone who wants to! I’m very excited to be a positive figure in these kids’ lives the best I can!

My name is Jared Lans, I’m 27 years old, and I work full-time for a lumber and mouldwork supplier. I am a Coloradoan born and raised, and I love to play the drums, go camping, and build custom furniture in my spare time! I’ve been a believer for my whole life, and my faith has been hugely impactful on my journey!

Hi! My name is Maryelle Kieffer. I am originally from Arizona and am hoping to attend CSU next fall. I currently serve on the worship, kids, and student teams at Mill City. This year, I’ll be starting the first year apprenticeship, where I’m excited for the opportunity to continue learning and growing in my passion for ministry. I love spending time outdoors in nature, but when I’m not doing that, I love to read, paint, hang with the fam or mess around on piano/guitar and make music whenever I can.

My name is Emily Lauterbach, I’m 24 years old, and from Wisconsin. I work at Colorado State University as the assistant golf coach for the women’s team. I love to hang out with friends, travel, play sports, read, and be outdoors in my free time. I joined the students’ team because I believe in the importance of Christian community and pouring into the next generation. My love for Jesus started when I was in grade school, and I remember the growth that took place because of an environment like Mill City Students!

Hi hi!! My name is Makayla (Mak) Ellis! I’m 20 and from Colorado Springs. I’m a junior at CSU studying Health and Exercise Science, and when I’m not in class, I’m usually nannying! I’ve been at Mill City since March 2025, and stepping into the MCS world has been such a joy! Youth ministry holds a special place in my heart because it’s where I first met Jesus back in 6th grade—it completely changed my life. Life keeps me pretty busy, but when I get any free time I love to travel, snowboard, paint, bake, and hang out with friends and family! I can’t wait to help students meet Jesus in the same way that I did!

Hi! I’m Kathryn Hamer, one of the leaders for the 8th grade girls! I’m originally from Monument, Colorado, and spent a few years moving around Texas and Colorado before settling into Fort Collins. Mill City has been my home church since 2021, and I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Mill City Students team for half of that time! I’m a student myself, currently studying for my Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies at Massey University, as well as studying Scottish Gaelic. I also work as a baker for Bread Fellow in Old Town, so if you’re in the market for handcrafted bread-based eats, make sure to stop by and say hello! Apart from work and school, I enjoy baking, traveling, reading, and running and have been taking this semester as an opportunity to grow in my relationships with friends and with the Lord.

My name is Caleb Howard, and I am 28 years old. I am currently working as a customer care rep for Lennar. I am passionate about youth ministry! Growing up my youth pastors made a huge impact on my life when I was in youth group. Growing up in the church, my relationship with God did not feel real until that age for me and I’m so grateful I had my youth pastors to guide me in that time. When the time came for me to serve at my church, I knew the exact space I wanted to be in. Students Of Course! In my spare time, I love to work out – big CrossFit guy! (Sorry not sorry) I also enjoy playing video games and watching movies. I also have a general knowledge of all things pop culture. Need help identifying the newest superhero or anime? I’m your guy! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve you and your kids. Blessings!

My name is Otoniel Durán, but everyone calls me Oto. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic but moved to the States when I was sixteen years old. I am currently pursuing my doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Colorado State University. I have been at Mill City for the past few years, and here I have found great community through young adult and men’s groups. I love serving with Mill City Students on Wednesday nights as I have a passion for passing on knowledge and sharing the love of Christ. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, hitting the slopes, playing instruments, and hanging out with friends.

Hi! My name is Hannah Houfek, and I am 22 years old. I grew up in Beaverton, Oregon and got my degree in Nutrition and Food Science from CSU May 2024. I’m currently taking a gap year to save up for graduate school, and eventually, my dream is to either do holistic private practice healthcare or international nutrition mission work. I’m currently a server at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant (come say hi!), and I love to read, run, and cook in my free time. This past year, the Lord has given me a huge desire to pour into others, and I am so thankful that He has given me the opportunity to lead Mill City high school students.

Hi! My name is Hanna Peterson, and I’m excited to serve as one of the MCS leaders. I graduated from Colorado State University with my bachelor’s degree in 2022 and my MBA in 2025 (Go Rams!). I currently work in Human Resources at Poudre School District. I grew up in youth group, and it completely shaped my walk with Christ. Because of that experience, I’m passionate about helping students grow in their faith and discover how much joy and hope is found in Jesus. Students bring so much energy and life, and I feel blessed to walk alongside them as they learn more about God’s goodness. When I’m not working or serving, you’ll usually find me spending time with friends, enjoying the outdoors, or watching a good rom-com.

My name is Danny Schneider, and I’m currently a student at Colorado State University studying Construction Management. I’ve been involved with Mill City Church since 2025 and joined the MCS team because I care deeply about helping the next generation grow in faith and character. God put it on my heart to pour into students the same way others poured into me, and it’s been incredible to be part of that journey. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time outdoors, working out, and learning more about how things are built—from houses to skyscrapers. For fun, I play in an old man’s lacrosse league—it keeps me active, competitive, and humble when I realize how sore I’ll be the next day! I spend a lot of time with my two sisters and love our friendship. Yearly, we watch the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Harry Potter series because they are the best movies.

My name is Nik Hobbs, and I am a married father of two girls. We moved to Fort Collins in 2021 to be closer to my wife’s extended family. My work and hobbies center on riding bikes, being outside, and traveling. I joined Mill City Students because I believe my generation has a responsibility to help young people navigate faith in an increasingly complex world. I believe that popcorn is best made on the stove, socks are the most important article of clothing, and Risk is the best board game of all time.

My name is Skylar Stone, and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance. I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Accounting at CSU and teaching business ethics at CSU as a graduate assistant! I serve on the finance team and the students team at Mill City and love it! I love to ski, play pickleball, golf, and camp!

Hi there! I’m Alexis Templonuevo. I am a stay-at-home mom, and my husband is currently serving in the Air Force. I spend our days chasing around our very energetic and tender-hearted 2-year-old girl named Harana. Our family really enjoys spending time outside, eating great food, and taking mini-adventures around the new areas we find ourselves in. If I am not at home, you’ll usually find me running, hiking, working out with my Fit4mom community, or sharing a meal/adventure with friends. There is very little I will say no to when it comes to trying something new! I have a deep desire to serve in student ministries because I think the way we make an impact for the Kingdom is by equipping the next generation to be more like Jesus, and one day, they will be the leaders of my kids!

My name is Megan Buyck, and I have been serving in student ministries since I was a high school student myself. My leaders at that time in my life greatly impacted my walk with God and encouraged me in who Christ has called me to be and I feel passionate about doing the same for young girls. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2021 where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Spanish Education, and I became a high school Spanish teacher for about a year. Although I loved getting to work with students and getting to teach them all about my passion for the Spanish language and culture. I have since then pursued a different passion of telling stories through film and I am now a wedding videographer. So, my life in this season looks like celebrating others on one of the most special days of their lives, getting to hang out at coffee shops while putting together those love stories, and on my weekends, you can catch me spending quality time with those I love, baking, adventuring to someplace new, playing pickleball or staying in to watch a favorite tv show!

Hi, I’m Jessica Nielson and I am a civil engineer working in land development in Northern Colorado. I’m originally from Montana, but I graduated from CSU in 2019 and loved Colorado so much that I stayed! I have loved getting to be a part of Students, as I think that investment in our kids and students is such an important opportunity that we can choose to opt in to by partnering with them in their faith journey (hopefully for a lifelong impact!). I also serve on Mill City’s Kids Team and have loved getting to connect with the full breadth of ages of our MCC youth! In my spare time, I enjoy pilates, pickleball, snow and water skiing, hiking, and spending time with close friends!

My name is Marshall Douglas, I’m 28 years old, I’m married to my lovely wife Kendall, and I’ve lived in northern Colorado for the vast majority of my life. I attended Liberty Common High School and followed that up by getting my bachelor’s in business from CSU in 2018. I’m also an EMT; I currently serve in this capacity as the need arises. I love spending time in the Colorado outdoors, hiking and camping are two of my favorite activities year-round. I’ve served on the Mill City Students team since 2019; I started on the team with 6th-grade boys and have followed them all the way. Serving in youth ministry is one of my absolute favorite things in the world. To this day, I feel like I learn more than my kids do every week. I love showing up in small ways over and over, building relationship,s and engaging in this community with them. At the end of the day, my favorite part about Mill City and MCS is exactly that: Community.

My name is Noah Davidson; I’m 28 years old and grew up in Woodland Park, CO. I came to Fort Collins to study at CSU and now manage a school-based youth mentoring program called Partners. I’ve worked in childcare, schools, and summer camps in the past as well. This year, I am involved in Mill City Church’s 2nd Year Apprenticeship program with MCS under Grant’s mentorship. I’ve been happily married since 2021 to Abby, one of our amazing worship leaders. In my free time, I enjoy indoor rock climbing, skateboarding, paddleboarding, painting, reading, and really most things outdoorsy. I am a pretty creative/musical person, so you’ll also catch me behind the soundboard on Sundays.

My name is Bobby Armbrester, and I moved to Fort Collins in 2019 from the Bay Area in CA. I grew up in Alabama and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast until attending college at the US Naval Academy. I served for 10 years in the Navy as a helicopter pilot and a college underclassman instructor at the Naval Academy. I now work as a mechanical engineer, primarily designing healthcare facilities across the western US (new construction and renovation). In my spare time I enjoy trail running, gravel biking, backcountry skiing, and climbing in the mountains. I volunteer as a trip leader with the Colorado Mountain Club, and I’m slowly trying to learn how to play guitar. I also enjoy reading whenever I can find a book that appeals to my curiosity or sense of adventure. I absolutely love living in Colorado, and specifically Fort Collins. I’m excited to work with the Mill City Students and its wonderful team of adult leaders.

Hi my name is Abbie Maben! I have lived in Fort Collins since 2017, and I am currently a graduate student at CSU (Go Rams!) pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering. I worked for a college ministry at CSU for a couple of years and have volunteered with high school students at Mill City since 2020. Student ministry is my fav! I also have the privilege of leading Pillar for our high school students. My favorite part is getting to walk alongside students as they grow in understanding their identity in Christ and as their love for God and His people increases during formative years. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband, Matt, and our two dogs. I also enjoy traveling, watching Jeopardy, biking, playing pickleball, coffee shops, fantasy football and cruising through town on my moped.

Hello! My name is Rose Johnson and I’m one of the lucky ladies who gets to lead the upper classroom girls group! I am originally from Minnesota, went to the University of Wyoming (Go Pokes!), and am now a 4th grade teacher. I love music, movies, reading, and spending time with my people. Fun fact: my favorite song is “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival! And yes, I do love Taylor Swift!
My life was changed in youth group as a teen, and now I see it as an honor and a privilege to get to walk alongside my girls in their journey with Jesus .🤍