TIMELINE

  • November 2018: Christ Lutheran begins the Ministry Clarity process with the Lutheran Church Extension Fund
  • March 2019: The Gospel Gaps Committee of the Denver Northwest Circuit commits to financially supporting Pastor Larry’s work at Christ Breckenridge to the tune of $150,000 over the course of two years starting when Pastor Larry is installed as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church and missionary of Summit Mission Alliance
  • July 2019: Pastor Larry is installed as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church and Executive Director of Summit Mission Alliance
  • November 2019: Christ, Breckenridge begins the Seeking the Summit Capital Campaign to purchase a parsonage
  • March 2020: Christ, Breckenridge purchases a parsonage
  • August 2022: Partnership with Good Shepherd, Leadville begins.
  • January 2023: Work to renovate Good Shepherd, Leadville’s parsonage begins
  • April 2023: Summit Mission Alliance established as a non-profit and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
  • August 2024: Pastor Dale Critchley accepts call to serve as Missionary to Leadville.
  • 2025: Plant Missionary in Grand County.
  • 2025-2033: Plant Missionaries in communities within the Summit Mission Alliance identified region. Goal: 10 missionaries in 10 years.