Curtis and his wife, Courtney, have been married since 2006 and are both Torrington natives. Curtis is a realtor at Windmill Realty. Courtney, with her sister, co-owns the the local flower shop. With their three wonderful kids they faithfully serve at SONrise on the Worship and Tech Teams, as well as in Women's Ministry.
Elder Team
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Curtis and Courtney birkley
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Dave and Judy Cummings
Dave and Judy Cummings have been partners in ministry since before their marriage in 1989. Now empty nesters, they have three adult children and a rapidly expanding family. They joyfully embrace the call God has placed on their full lives, in work, hobbies, community organizations, and a multitude of roles within the SONrise body. Their favorite charge from God is to, “Love people right where they’re at.”
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Bryan and Dona Foster
Bryan and Dona were high school sweethearts who married in 1976. This is Bryan's second time serving as a SONrise Elder. They are both retired from Goshen County School District and are enjoying "encore" careers at Valley Christian School and subbing at Torrington Middle School. Bryan serves on the Technology and Worship Teams, and Dona assists needs through the SONcare and Worship Teams. They've led several Life Groups since the inception of SONrise Church and have touched many lives with their love of Christ through humor and wisdom. Their favorite pastime activities almost always include hobbies with their grandkids and grown children.
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Jarrod and Koreen Rapp
Jarrod and Koreen Rapp have been married since 2001. They have three children and two grandchildren. They work on the Flag Ranch and Koreen is a Registered Nurse part-time at Goshen Health Care. They moved to their place north of Torrington in 2017 and have attended SONrise ever since. They serve on the Coffee Team and host a Life Group for the folks north of town.
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Gene and Kelli Roberts
Gene and Kelli are often found greeting and welcoming folks coming into church services with a handshake and a hug. They have three children and six grandchildren. Gene and Kelly ranch by Jay Em and that pretty well keeps them busy. But not too busy to lead a Life Group, serve on the security team, and faithfully teach for SONsmallz.
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Anthony and Lacey Valentine
Anthony and Lacey have been married since 2007. Anthony works for Eighty Eight Oil in Fort Laramie as the Terminal Manager, and Lacey is a teacher's aide at VCS. They have three amazing boys. As a family they serve on the Set-up and Communion Teams and lead a Life Group. The Valentines love hunting and fishing, anything in the great outdoors.