Leadership

Pastor Stephanie

Pastor Stephanie grew up in Germany where she began her theological studies at the University of Heidelberg.  After her first year, she was accepted into the Ecumenical Institute and two years later got an international scholarship from the World Council of Churches to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  

After graduation in 1989 she took some highways and byways in the Global Mission Unit of the Presbyterian Church (USA) before asking for ordination in the relatively new-formed Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Ordained in 1993, she held pastorates in Topeka, Kansas; Fort Collins, Arvada, and Dillon, CO; as well as Interims in Aurora, CO; Cheyenne and Casper, WY; and Bridge Pastorates in Buffalo, WY and Denver, CO.  Since 2020, she has been working as an interim in Episcopal parishes through the Diocese of Colorado and is delighted to have found her way to Ascension in Pueblo.  

Besides the church, she loves cats and books, walking, knitting, and weaving, as well as music, and hopes to talk with you about any or all of them – as well as where God shows up in our lives.

Pastor Stephanie
Please help us welcome:

John Thexton Ph.D

Ascension and Holy Trinity has called John Thexton Ph.D. to serve as Rector. He brings over 26 years of ministry experience, having walked alongside small, medium, and large congregations, and has a deep love for the life of the Church.

John is passionate about helping congregations grow into who God is calling them to be—through worship, formation, and shared life together. His work has taken him across the country and around the world, partnering with communities in Christian community development, leadership development, and organizational design. A gifted speaker and teacher, he has been invited to serve in a variety of settings, always with a desire to listen, learn, and encourage others in their faith.

He holds a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a PhD in Pastoral Theology and Counseling from Texas Christian University.

John also serves as an emergency room nurse, a role that continues to shape his pastoral presence with compassion, attentiveness, and care.

He and his family enjoy time together through board games, being outdoors, and staying active, and they are grateful to begin this new chapter with the people of Ascension and Holy Trinity.

Rev. John Thexton Ph.D

Staff and Vestry Members

Dedicated individuals committed to serving our community.

Roz White
Roz White
Parish Administrator
Jan Parlett
Jan Parlett
Bookkeeper
Roni Rael
Roni Rael
Preschool Director
Mary Segall
Mary Segall
Senior Warden
Vicki Baker
Vicki Baker
Vestry Member
Betsy Barto
Betsy Barto
Vestry Member
Chad Kinney
Chad Kinney
Vestry Member
Ann Ladd
Ann Ladd
Vestry Member
Richard Riepe
Richard Riepe
Vestry Member
Barbara Schneider
Barbara Schneider
Vestry Member
Harry Tournay
Harry Tournay
Vestry Member
Rachelle Werme
Rachelle Werme
Vestry Member
Marita Draeger
Marita Draeger
Vestry Clerk