Monument leadership


  • TYSON BABAYCO

    CO-LEAD PASTOR

    Tyson grew up in Ojai, CA where he and Megan served as Associate Pastors for 8 years prior to coming to MPC. Tyson majored in intellectual history at the University of California, Davis and received his Masters in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Megan and Tyson have two little girls, Zoe and Hope. Tyson enjoys trail running, reading, mountain biking, maps, travel, and playing with his girls. 


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  • Megan Babayco

    CO-LEAD PASTOR

    Megan grew up in San Diego, CA before going to undergrad at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she majored in history and religious studies. Megan and Tyson met at Princeton Theological Seminary where she received her Masters in Divinity. Megan is currently studying for her Doctorate in Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction. In her spare time Megan loves to garden, bake sourdough bread and spend time outdoors with her family. 


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  • Jessica Derryberry

    CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR

    Jessica is a purpose-driven leader, life coach, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in leadership development, strategic planning, and empowering others to thrive. As President of Oils4everyone Inc., she has built and led a successful team of professionals, guiding business growth through education, innovation, and people-focused leadership.

    With a strong background in business development and team mentoring, she is passionate about helping individuals grow both personally and professionally. Her work is rooted in authenticity, connection, and a deep belief in the power of purpose-driven leadership.

    Outside of her professional life, Jessica is grounded in faith and family. She and her husband have been joyfully married for 24 years and are proud parents to four children, a wonderful daughter-in-love, and a cherished grandbaby. An adventurer at heart, she loves traveling, camping, and spending time anywhere near the beach—recharging in nature and creating meaningful memories with loved ones.


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  • Sherrie Blake

    LAY DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE

    Sherrie was born in Minnesota and has called Colorado home since 1973.  She is mom to two adult children, married to a wonderful cowboy, a community volunteer, a retired federal probation officer and a lover of cats.  She has been a member of MPC for many years and has served the church in a variety of ways.  One of her favorites is being a Stephen Minister.  Serving her congregation family gives her the most joy.  In her spare time she walks, reads, does cross stitch, gardens and visits her children.


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  • Taylor Scofield

    DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

    Taylor is married to Maggie and has two daughters named Harper and Julia. Taylor and his family have been attending Monument Presbyterian since February of 2023. Taylor loves music and the way that it can create connection with God and others. In his free time, Taylor likes to trail run, roast coffee, play guitar, and read.


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  • Eric Sears

    FAMILY MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    Eric grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He and his wife, Lydia, moved to Grand Junction in 2017. Eric started his career in college ministry with InterVarsity at Colorado Mesa University before coming to MPC.  Eric and Lydia welcomed their son, Walter in 2024.  In his free time, Eric enjoys coffee, reading, gardening, and raising his backyard chickens. 



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Elders

Session is the elected body of Elders who are responsible for the governing of the church and ensuring the faithful witness of the church to Jesus Christ. This is a praying and discerning group - they don't just make sure we stay on budget (though they do that too), they listen for the Holy Spirit's leading and guiding for our church. 


Current Elders

Rita Crumpton

Mike Harmeling

Edd Blake

Zita Nisley

Edd Blake

Ross Armour

Christina Schultz

Fawn Lawrence

Gary Perkins

Jennifer Smyth (Clerk of Session)