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Rev. Ross Kershaw has been our Pastor at Golden First United Methodist Church since August 1, 2000!

We feel honored to have Ross and the talents and experiences that he brings to Golden First UMC! We continue to be presented with new perspectives, new challenges, and with new ways to grow as Christians!

Ross previously served the following churches:

St. Paul UMC Pueblo, Colorado 8 years
Wray UMC Wray, Colorado 7 years
Platteville UMC Platteville, Colorado 7 years

Ross and wife Janna (pronounced Jay' na ) have five children:
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Jared Living in Fort Collins, work with the mentally and physically handicapped. Married (Amanda) with one child (Eli).
Joel Associate Pastor of Youth at First UMC in Fort Collins, Colorado. Married (Abby) with two children (Jack and Paul).
Joseph Living in Brighton and is employed with the Adams County Sheriffs Department. Married (LeAnne).
Julia A Real Estate Agent in Pueblo, CO, she is married to Ray Perez, with one son: Raymond James (RJ).
Teah Is a Psychologist working for the State of Colorado in Pueblo. Married (Dale) with two children (Corbin and Hudson).

Ross is "almost" a Colorado native (arrived at five years old) and was raised in Littleton. He is a 1970 graduate of Littleton High School and a 1974 graduate of Colorado State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics. Ross initially taught junior high math following graduation from CSU, and might have remained a teacher indefinitely except for experiencing a call to the ministry on Christmas Eve 1975. Ross then attended Denver's Iliff School of Theology where he earned his Master of Divinity Degree in May 1980. He has taken numerous continuing education courses since.

Extended ministries in which Ross has been very active include youth as well as programs for the physically and mentally challenged.

Musically, Ross has many talents! His background includes piano, organ, keyboard, guitar, and voice!

Ross' pastoral vision includes experience and support for both contemporary and traditional worship services. Christian education, youth, and music are also programs in which Ross brings extensive experience. And at Golden First UMC, Ross inherits two very strong service-oriented ministries which have great energy- outreach and missions!

At an individual level, Ross is a people-person with a passion for helping others to explore and enrich their spiritual lives!

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