MEET PASTOR RJ

A thespian turned theologian, RJ once memorized more Shakespeare than Scripture—until the Author of all stories claimed his heart. Called in his youth to steward the stage for the glory of Christ, RJ has walked the path of pastor, prophet, and poet ever since.

With fourteen years of ministry experience, RJ is deeply formed by philosophy, biblical studies, and soul care. He holds a Bachelor of Divinity and an honorary Master’s in Theology, but his true education has been forged in the crucible of shepherding others through doubt, grief, and beauty. His theological convictions lean reformed, Christocentric, and quietly anarchic—drawn to the wild mercy of God and the subversive love of Jesus.

RJ and his wife, Laura, have been married eight years. Together, they wrestled with the political and cultural compromises of American evangelicalism and, in response, pastored a house church in Denver for three years. Currently, RJ is interning at his home church, Wellspring, learning again to breathe, to listen, and to long for the Kingdom.