Staff.
RYAN ASHLEY - Lead Pastor
A husband, father, pastor, jokester and lover of the local church in all of its broken beauty. After spending many years working with students, Ryan and Angela took the plunge into the church-planting world. While finishing a Masters Degree in Historical Theology, the Ashley’s hunkered down in Arvada to start Restoration in 2011. Along the road, Ryan has continued to love all kinds of sports, laughing with anyone and everyone, and dreaming big dreams with other apprentices to Jesus. Ryan is currently the Chairman of the Metro Denver Church Planting Team for the Evangelical Covenant Church as well as a Chaplain for the Arvada Police Department.
KATIE NYMAN - Restoration Kids Director
Katie believes she and her husband, Cameron, were led by God; first to Arvada, then to the local coffee shop to be loved on by Restoration Covenant members, then to Restoration where they would be poured into and grow in Christ. All of this was part of God’s eventual plan to place her in children’s ministry and use her gifts for loving on children. Katie loves our children and also has a heart for building a fun, prayerful, collaborative relationship with volunteers and with parents. When Katie is not enjoying kids’ activities she loves to spend time singing, hiking with new friends (or camping, cliff diving, climbing or road-tripping), and hanging out in local coffee shops and breweries with her husband.
MANDY MULLIKIN - Lead Administrator
Mandy is a Colorado native that grew up in Arvada. She joins our team to help with all things administrative. She has a passion for people, and uses her gifting to help things run smoothly behind the scenes. She may look busy on a Sunday morning, but she's always up for connecting one-on-one! With three kids and a husband of 14 years, she has her hands full. When she is not playing with them, you can find her experimenting with delicious food in the kitchen or geeking out on a Netflix documentary.
JADON TANGUMA - Restoration Youth Director
Jadon is a dude in his early 20’s, just living life the best he knows how. He loves building relationships with people and sharing the story of redemption wherever he goes. Jadon has been in youth ministry for four years now and plans on sticking to it for a while. He is drawn to students because they are full of wonder and life, and they are always eager to learn and make new friendships. When he's not working, you'll find Jadon with friends, drawing, studying art, watching only the best movies, or reading Harry Potter with his wife, McKensey.
Leadership.
BRANDY AYRISS
Raised in southern Oklahoma, Brandy initially moved to Colorado in 2004 to finish college. After college she's lived both in southern Texas and downtown Seattle. These moves have continued to show the importance of the local church and her love for community. In a successful attempt to get Brandy back to Colorado she was introduced to her now husband, Matt, and additionally gained three daughters all while landing at Restoration in 2017. Her family can often be found outside recreating, playing card games, or trying new recipes in the kitchen.
REUBEN KRUPICKA
EVELYN McHUGH
It doesn’t take more than a moment talking with Evelyn to know that she hails from the South. Evelyn is warm, genuine, and matter of fact. She loves the local church and, with her husband Wayne, has made Restoration their home. Their love for people is clear and both have walked many paths and worn many hats of service. Evelyn is a local realtor and loves Arvada, card games, and can use a great southern saying in almost any situation.
STEVE RHYNER
Steve hails from the great state of Ohio where his beloved Buckeyes reside. Steve watches over our financial systems and has a huge heart for people, especially youth. His loves include flip-flops, car-racing, baseball and craft beer. He loves to watch dogs while their masters are away and won’t turn down a free lunch. Steve has been part of Restoration from the very start and we are so grateful for his passion for people and the kingdom.
TERRY CLARK
Terry and his wife, Susan, joined the Restoration Covenant family several years ago after life-long church involvement of all types. Terry’s first jobs were in churches, from janitorial team to Minister of Music and Youth. Then to business for forty years in financial services with global companies. One of those positions brought Terry and Susan to Colorado in 1998. Now Terry is CFO of a high tech start up.