Mike Hartle - LEAD Pastor

Mike's heart for the Church, and the service for which he's been called, can be best summed up in Ephesians 4:11-16 and 1 Peter 5:1-4. "It's a privilege to care for God's people and a great joy to see the body of Christ growing in their faith while serving one another in unity!"

Mike and Sheila have been married for 21 incredible years and enjoy growing their family business together while also exploring the beautiful state of Colorado with their two active sons, Gabe and Jonas. Hiking, skiing, fishing, and a variety of sports are some of the ways they enjoy spending their time.

LEE HEITMAN - ELDER

Lee and his lovely wife Deb joined our Black Forest Chapel family in 2015.  Deb was a born and raised Colorado girl, and Lee was a Texas boy who attended and graduated from the USAF Academy in 1976, and shortly after that, they married.  The Air Force moved them around the world, but they also yearned to return to Colorado, and were finally able to return to Colorful Colorado in 2014.  

Lee has served as an elder since 2019, and has been a part of our church’s Lifegroups, Men’s Bible Study, and Awana ministry.  Deb has been a part of BFC’s Welcome Ministry.  Lee and Deb have two daughters, Kimberlee and Ashlee, and five grandchildren.  Kimberlee lives in Nebraska and Ashlee lives in Colorado Springs.  Lee and Deb live in Black Forest and currently have two horses and a dog.  Their interests include mucking horse stalls, reading, and hiking.  

Rick Marchbank - Elder

Rick first attended BFC at age 13 when his parents moved to Colorado from Ohio. After serving in the military and being away for a few years, Rick returned to Colorado and has made BFC his church home for over 40 years. 

Rick says, "I have always loved the family here and found great support. I enjoy the close family feeling and the the very good commitment to strong bible based learning."

Rick likes anything that runs on petrol and makes a lot of noise. He has four children, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He also enjoys listening to a wide variety of music kinds and styles.