Monument leadership
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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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Elizabeth Brookmeyer
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Elizabeth is a Colorado native who loves spending time doing all things outdoors with her husband, Will, two small boys, Leif and Iver and two dogs. Her family moved to Grand Junction in March of 2020 from Steamboat Springs, CO to be closer to extended relatives and Grandparents. Elizabeth has a background in banking, bookkeeping and office management and has been at MPC since July 2021.
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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
WORSHIP LEADER
Taylor is married to Maggie and has a 1 ½ year old daughter named Harper. 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. 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)