Doug & Dana Hixson
Doug and Dana Hixson moved to Longmont in June of 2021 to start Connection Church. They love Colorado and the beauty of the Rockies. They have two adult children, Benjamin and Adyson.
Doug | Lead Pastor
Dana | Outreach and Evangelism Minister
Sam Peterson
Sam joined the Connection Church team January of 2026 and is now leading our worship team on Sunday mornings.
Interim Worship Leader
Patty Grable
Patty and her husband Jim have been a part of Connection Church since the first small group Bible Study. Patty joined the team of Connection Church in 2024.
Children's Minister
Sophia Fornero
Sophia moved to Longmont in August of 2025 after interning at Connection Church during the summer of 2024. Sophia enjoys spending time in the mountains and loves all things creative.
Young Adults' Minister
Creative Director
Connor Robertson
Connor moved to Northern Colorado in June of 2025 after being an intern at Connection Church the previous summer. You can find Connor leading student events and often playing guitar on Sundays.