Meet the Staff

Pastor Susan Candea

Pastor Susan Candea was born in Nebraska but grew up primarily in Colorado. She graduated California Lutheran University and then Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa with a Masters of Divinity. In April of 2006, she accepted the call to King of Glory. Her passions are preaching and leading worship, teaching, both adults and children, and caring for individuals and justice issues. She is the mother of three grown sons and enjoys staying physically active, reading, and spending time with family and friends. You can contact Pastor Susan at pastor@aplace2grow.org.

Administrative Assistant - Kathy Gustad

Kathy was born in Alabama, but grew up in various places, living in Germany, California, Nebraska, and Colorado, where her dad ultimately retired from the Air Force. She graduated from the same high school as Pastor Susan, then continued her education with a BA in History from Colorado State University. Kathy moved back to Colorado, to Loveland, in 2005, after living out of state for 24 years. She is married to Kirk and has two wonderful college-age sons. You can contact Kathy at office@aplace2grow.org.

Lay Ministry Coordinator - Karyn Eddins

Karyn has been a member of King of Glory since 2000 and has been involved in a variety of ways including administrative council, a call committee, Sunday School and various fellowship activities. Karyn has a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU, as well as, years of experience in volunteer management . She believes volunteering is vital to the congregation and the volunteers and encourages each volunteer to find their best match of time, skills and interests whenever possible. She lives in Ft Collins with her husband (a choir member), two children, a Golden Retriever and three cats! You can contact Karyn at volunteer@aplace2grow.org.

Youth Ministry Coordinator- Sarah Whitney

Sarah Whitney is a Colorado native and has been a member of King of Glory since 2000 when her family moved to Loveland. She graduated with a B.A. in History Education from Colorado State University and loves working with kids. When she is not working Sarah loves enjoying the beautiful Colorado outdoors, hanging with friends and family, reading lots of books, watching movies, cooking and watching the Colorado Rockies play! She currently lives in Ft. Collins with the two best roommates, her sister and her best friend! You can contact Sarah at youth@aplace2grow.org.

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