Our Leadership

LARS ANDERSON

Preaching / Teaching / Women's Ministries

Family: Laura, Josette, Annelyse, and Wyatt

Birthplace: Marshall, MN

Education: B.A. Mathematics - Bethel University, M.S. Leadership and Management - Regis University

Employment: Project Manager

Contact Me: Lars@orchardbible.org

Influencers: Don Carson, Tom Schreiner, Andreas Kostenberger, Gavin Ortlund, Alex Strauch

Favorite Books: Atonement and Justification by Martyn Lloyd-Jones; The King in His Beauty by Tom Schreiner; Jesus and the Gospels by Craig Blomberg

Other Favorites: Reading, outdoor cooking, fly fishing

NATE AYRES

Worship / Creative / Technical

Family: Michelle, Sophia, Liam, & Hunter

Birthplace: Wheatridge, CO

Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering - Colorado School of Mines, M.B.A. - University of Colorado at Denver

Employment: Business Owner

Contact Me: Nate@orchardbible.org

Influencers: Tim Keller, Greg Koukl, John Piper 

Other Favorites: Technology, design, delicious foods and beverages

REED TAUSSIG

Pastoral Care / Global Missions

Family: Married to Kathy since 1975; three kids, all married; 8 grandchildren and counting...

Birthplace: Kremmling, CO

Education: B.A. Elementary Education - UNC Greeley, M.A. Biblical Studies NT - Denver Seminary

Contact Me: Reed@orchardbible.org

Past Influencers: C.S. Lewis, A.W. Tozer;

Current Challengers: Jerry Bridges, J.C. Ryle

Other Favorites: Exploring God's creation. Keeping up with family!

BEN LEWIS

Connecting / Home Groups

Family: Eliza, Samuel, Mimi, and Libby

Birthplace: Columbus, OH

Education: BS Economics, US Naval Academy

Employment: Financial Consultant

Favorite Verse: Ephesians 2:4-6, "But God, being rich in mercy..."

Contact Me: Ben@orchardbible.org

Influencers: CS Lewis, Tim Keller, John MacArthur

Favorite Book: Knowledge of the Holy, AW Tozer

Other Favorites: Being outdoors, hiking, golf, football

PAUL SCRABECK

Youth / Counseling

Family: Linda, Isabel, Oakley, Brody, Gunnar

Birthplace: Watertown, SD

Education: B.A. in Biblical and Theological studies from Bethel University (St. Paul

Employment: Fire Medic at South Metro Fire Rescue

Favorite Verse: For I am not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for salvation to those who believe Romans 1:16

Contact Me: Paul@orchardbible.org

 Influencers: John Piper, Wayne Grudem, Al Mohler, D.A. Carson

Favorite Book: Praying with Paul by D.A. Carson

Other Favorites: good food, reading, woodworking, Twins baseball