1983 – First Christian Church of Longmont (now Lifebridge) asked the Ahlgrim family to launch a new church. At that point, Rocky Mountain Christian Church was just a vague dream. The Ahlgrim’s and their three young children agreed and began the adventure of launching a new church that would one day become the Rocky we know today. With the excitement of First Christian Church and about 150 pioneers, Rocky Mountain Christian Church held its first service in Niwot High School’s auditorium on April 1, 1984. 

2012 – Alan Ahlgrim passed the baton on to Shan Moyers as Lead Pastor. A native of Oregon, Shan moved to Colorado in 2004 with his wife Jen and four kids: Grace, Maddie, Jake, and Luke.

Today – Rocky has blossomed from a group of people meeting at a high school into one church with multiple locations. We are excited to see what God will continue to do through this church and His people in the years to come!

In a sentence, we believe that the simplicity and truth of the story of Jesus can change lives. 

Jesus’ followers have heard the story of Jesus and have responded by being baptized and placing their faith in His life and resurrection. As His followers, we are invited to partner with God in His pursuit of the lost, broken, and needy; when we do this, life change happens. That invitation is why Rocky focuses all of our effort on helping people know Jesus and love like Him. 

The Church is a group of people partnering with God in His pursuit of the lost, broken, and needy.  It’s not a building or a weekend experience, but a group of people daily pursuing to Live and Love Like Jesus. We come together each weekend to worship Jesus and celebrate His sacrifice for our forgiveness and hope. 

Rocky has lived out the simple mission, know Jesus and love like Him,  for the past four decades of ministry, and it has changed thousands of lives and relationships. Our dream is that as we continue to live this way, our lives, our communities, and our cities will be transformed by the Person and Love of Jesus