Our Staff

Lead Pastor — Julie Collins
Pastor Collins received a degree in Christian Ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2005. She was a youth pastor in Michigan for four years before moving to Fort Collins and was ordained in 2007. At Set Apart (the International Wesleyan Youth Convention) she served as Food and Transportation Director. She has spoken at camps, conferences, and churches. She works bi-vocationally in Fort Collins as a Registered Massage Therapist.

Pastor Collins loves the town of Fort Collins and all it has to offer. She is very active and loves the outdoors. Her spare time is spent rock climbing, hiking, reading, exploring the mountains, and taking her dog for walks.

Associate Pastor — Leanne Ketcham
Leanne received a degree in Christian Ministries and Biblical Literature from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2012. She was an intern with The Grove in the summer of 2011 and is ecstatic to be back as a staff member.

Leanne is a homegrown Wisconsin gal committed to loving cheese and midwestern life. She is enjoys playing in the mountains, dabbling in Farmer's Markets, hiking, exploring Fort Collins life, and being married to Andrew Ketcham.