STAFF AND LEADERSHIP
Summit Church is led by an elder board (Steve Dozier and John DeSario) and a finance board (consisting of the elders and Wes Browning). The elder board and the finance board lead Summit Church with advice and direction from the congregation through informal and formal meetings.
JOHN DESARIO
Pastor, Summit Church Montrose
John and his wife Debra have been married since 2003 and have three school-aged children. They moved to Montrose in 2017 to work with youth and families at another local church.
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John holds a BS in Mathematics from Marshall University (1996) and a Th.M. in Pastoral Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary (2009). John has worked for Campus Crusade for Christ, First Baptist Church of Dallas and has also taught 20 years in private and public schools and at Eastfield College.
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John enjoys spending time with his family, driving on Jeep trails, skiing at Powderhorn and Telluride, riding his HD Heritage Softail, and watching college football (Go Buckeyes!).
Steve Dozier
​Elder, Summit Church Montrose
Steve was born In Van Nuys, CA, and has lived in Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, and Lake City, Colorado. Steve’s first wife passed away in 1987, leaving him with two young children. He remarried to Cindy in 1989; they have four grown children and eight Grandchildren.
Steve has been an integral part of Summit Church for over two years. He was voted and installed as an elder in July of 2023. Steve was an elder in a previous church and brings a wealth of church and life experience. Steve has discipled men for many years and is excited to have input in the direction of the church and be involved in the lives of the many people that God is sending to Summit.
ABOUT SUMMIT CHURCH MONTROSE
Proclaiming and Living Out the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Who. What. When. Where. Why.
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WHO
Summit Church Montrose (SCM) is a fairly new church plant (first service was January 2021), sponsored by SEND Network a branch of the North American Mission Board. Locally, SCM was planted by the Iglesia Verdad y Vida congregation with support from The Colorado Baptists.
Together we share the wonderfully restored Old Menoken Schoolhouse.
WHAT
SCM is a wonderful mix of people! We have young families, singles, retirees, babies, toddlers, elementary, middle, and high school aged children. We come together from different backgrounds to worship, serve, and grow in the knowledge and goodness of Christ.
WHEN
Sunday services at 9am
followed by delicious snacks, coffee, and fellowship.
SCM meets for prayer, Bible Study, meals, and fellowship with each other. (See events for dates and times.)
WHERE
Summit Church Montrose meets in the Old Menoken Schoolhouse
Physical address:
10977 60.75 Rd, Montrose, CO 81403
Mailing Address:
PO Box 671, Montrose, CO 81402
Call/Text 970.275.7026
SummitChurchMontrose@gmail.com
WHY
SCM was started to reach Montrose and the surrounding areas with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Some of our core values are:
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Preach the Truth of The Gospel
(Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free, John 8:32)
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Recognize we can know and understand the Bible through reading and studying
(Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart, Psalm 119:34)
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Live life with friends and neighbors
(Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another, Hebrews 10:25)
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Share the hope and peace found in a personal relationship with Christ
(Therefore, since we have been justified through faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1)
COME & SEE
You are welcome to join us anytime. We welcome anyone seeking God’s love and forgiveness through the Gospel of Jesus Christ or someone who is just starting out and has questions. We hope to see you soon!
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Sundays at 9am we have childcare provided during the sermon for babies up to kindergarten/first grade. We are a church body that delights in hearing the sounds of children. We recognize their value.
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We look forward to seeing you,
John DeSario
Pastor at Summit Church Montrose
WHAT WE BELIEVE
God's Word is Our Compass and Guide
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Summit Church is governed by the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible is our compass and guide for doctrine. We affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. Summit Church also affirms the doctrines of the Reformation. We are members of the CBGC and affiliated with the Gospel Coalition.