Our Elder Team
Larry Corman
Larry was born in San Antonio, Texas and went to college at Texas Tech along with the University of North Texas. He moved from corporate life in northern California in the early 80’s and met his wife, Trish, shortly after, in Durango. They have 3 adult children and four grandchildren. After retiring from Fort Lewis College in the School of Business Administration, Larry enjoys all of the outdoor activities in this area (hiking, fishing, hunting), traveling, and involvement in Bible Study Fellowship and other small Bible study groups.
David Cram
David is from Southern California and moved to Pagosa in 2019. He works in IT consulting and also serves in the youth ministry at PBC. David and Jill have one daughter in high school at Pagosa Valor. They love traveling, books, movies and serving the Lord wherever He leads.
Eric Fisk
Eric was born in Denver, Colorado and is a 4th generation Colorado native. He spent his career working for Lockheed Martin after graduating from Colorado AeroTech School for aircraft mechanics. He met his wife, Denise, in 1988. They moved to Pagosa Springs in the fall of 2018. They love Pagosa because it has it all - golf, fishing, hiking, scenery and great people. Eric enjoys serving wherever he can for the Lord.
Tim Gallagher
Tim is a retired barley farmer, alfalfa farmer, trucker and used farm and construction equipment business owner from the San Luis Valley, Alamosa area. He graduated from Cal Poly in 1970, is a pilot, and former Alamosa County Commissioner. He and his lovely wife Marsha have been back and forth to Pagosa since 2010 and have attended PBC since day one. They have three daughters and seven grandchildren. Tim has a heart for helping widows and orphans while serving Jesus, His Lord and Savior.
Don Ford
Don was raised in upstate New York with his six siblings. At 20, he moved to Tempe, AZ to attend ASU and moved to Pagosa Springs in 1980. Six years later, he met his wife, Paula. They have two sons, one daughter and ten grandchildren. When not running his construction business, UCAL, Inc, Don pursues his passions which include following the Lord, playing with family, trying to play golf, and pitching in softball.
Dave Stene
Dave serves as Lead Pastor and as an elder. He and his family moved to Pagosa Springs in 2015 and previously has served churches in Gillette, WY and Sioux Falls, SD and served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He has a passion to explore new places, hike, golf, spend time with his family and help people grow in a relationship with Jesus
Our Staff Team
Dan Burch
Worship Arts Director
Dan and his wife Venita moved to Pagosa Springs in 2006 from Southern California. He works at Pagosa High School as Music Director. He and his wife are also very involved in the community in various music endeavors. Dan and Venita have a heart to lead worshipers into the presence of God each week.
Darren Gantt
Youth & Family Ministry Director
Darren and his wife Lindy moved to Pagosa Springs during the summer of 2018. Darren grew up in Murray, KY, home of Murray State University, where he and Lindy first met. Shortly after they married, Darren began a fifteen year career with the Boy Scouts of America. Discipling youth and strengthening the family are a passion for them.
Lindy Gantt
Children's Ministry Director
Lindy is married to her husband, Darren, for 22 years. Prior to being in Pagosa Springs, they lived in Louisiana, Mississippi, Illinois, and Kentucky. While always working with children in some kind of capacity, Lindy has a passion for helping and serving families in the way that pleases the Lord. Lindy teaches at Pagosa Valor Academy, as well as serving as at PBC. It is such a joy to serve and talk about our wonderful Savior and how He can help us each and every day!
Amy Stene
Administration
Amy is married to Pastor Dave. They met while in college in Minnesota and have three boys. Along with keeping things running administratively at the church she also co-leads the Women's Bible Study. Amy enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, being outdoors and most of all, spending time with her family.