
Forefront Church began in March 2009 with a handful of people and one simple vision: helping people find their way back to God. That heart has never changed, and we have seen countless stories of life change across Southwest Denver.
In 2015 God opened a door we call the Million Dollar Miracle. After years of searching for a permanent home, He connected us with a nearby church with a rich history. We merged into one family and received a building in Harvey Park, a space we continue to renew and restore, just as God renews lives.
Since then we have watched God do what only He can do. Marriages are healing, families are being restored, and lives are being transformed. We are committed to reaching more people in our city and beyond with the good news of Jesus.
Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Pastor Drew became Forefront’s Lead Pastor in August 2018 when he and his family moved to Denver. A lifelong Mizzou Tigers fan, he first studied Finance and Banking at the University of Missouri, graduating in 2005, before sensing God’s call into ministry. That call led him to Kansas City where he earned his Master of Divinity from Midwestern Seminary in 2016.
Drew and his wife Courtney have three daughters: Emma, Hallie, and Chloe. As a family they love Colorado’s outdoors. Whether it is hiking a trail, skiing the slopes, catching an outdoor concert, or exploring a new mountain town café, you will often find them enjoying God’s creation together.

We use preaching, worship, and creativity to share the timeless message of Jesus in a way that is clear, fresh, and relevant. While our style may not feel traditional, our foundation remains firmly rooted in a conservative view of Scripture and theology.
Our mission at Forefront Church is to lead people to Experience New Life in Jesus. We believe that no one is perfect, everyone is important and anything is possible. No matter what your walk with God looks like, there is always a place for you at Forefront Church.
Jesus is God. He is eternal and knowable. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, who is and who was and who is to come. All things were made through Him, and in Him all things find their purpose. He is the bread of life, the light of the world, the way, the truth, the resurrection, and the life.
Jesus is Lord. He is the Lion and He is the Lamb. He came to rescue captives who could not save themselves. The God of the universe wrapped Himself in flesh to live among us, suffer like us, and die for us. He healed the sick, raised the dead, touched lepers, and dined with prostitutes and tax collectors. He sought out the broken in their misery and need, not because they deserved it, but because of His mercy. He has done the same for us.
Jesus is Savior. He is crowned with glory. He suffered death, was buried, and was raised to life with all authority so that we might become God’s children. We, who were once His enemies, now call Him friend. We, who were once slaves to our own desires, living in malice and envy, now find rest in His presence. We, who were once scattered, lonely, hateful enemies now gather as family. He has given us freedom, a hope, a song to sing, and good news to share.
He is Jesus. He offers rest to the weary, peace to the afflicted, and hope to the hopeless.
He offers the same to you.
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ — by grace you have been saved — and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. — Ephesians 2:4-9 (ESV)
We Believe: God’s desire is for us to Love Him, Love Others and to Change the World.
(Matthew 22:34-40, John 13:34-35, Matthew 28:18-20)
We Believe: The Bible is the true Word of God, without error and our guide for life.
(II Timothy 3:14-17, II Peter 1:20-21, Matthew 24:35, Luke 16:17, Hebrews 4:12)
We Believe: In God as Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit, all one being.
(Romans 8:9-11, Ephesians 3:16-19, II Corinthians 3:17)
We Believe in Jesus Christ.
We Believe: In the virgin birth of Jesus.
(Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38)
We Believe: Jesus died for all our sins because we cannot pay the penalty ourselves.
(John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, II Corinthians 5:21)
We Believe: Jesus was buried, rose from the dead, went to heaven, and we look forward to His return.
(I Corinthians 15:1-4, I John 2:1-2, Philippians 2:5-11, John 14:1-3, I Thessalonians 4:13-18)
We Believe: Each individual must decide if they will accept God’s gift of forgiveness and eternal life by receiving Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
(John 1:12, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9)
We Believe: The Holy Spirit convicts, guides, lives in believers, giving them spiritual gifts and empowering them to mature spiritually.
(John 16:8, 13, Romans 8:9, I Corinthians 12:7-12, Romans 8:9-16, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 1:13-14)
We Believe in the Church.
We Believe: Jesus is the head of the Church.
(Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18)
We Believe: Jesus established the Church to be made up of all those who have received Him as their Lord and Savior.
(Matthew 16:16-18, Colossians 1:18, Acts 2:40-47, Ephesians 1:19-23)
We Believe: Jesus asked the Church to remember His death and resurrection by observing believer’s baptism and communion.
(Matthew 28:18-20, I Corinthians 11:23-26)
We Believe: God calls His followers to make disciples by telling others about His gift of forgiveness and eternal life that is offered through Jesus Christ.
(Ephesians 3:10, Acts 1:8, I Peter 3:15, II Corinthians 5:17-21)
We Believe: God hears and answers prayers.
(Matthew 5:7, John 14:12-14, James 4:2-3, I Peter 5:7)
We Believe: God is the only One worthy of worship.
(Matthew 4:10, Exodus 20:1-6)
We Believe: Worship is an attitude of the heart that honors God in all we do.
(John 4:23-24, I Corinthians 6:19-20, I Corinthians 10:31, II Corinthians 5:15)
We Believe: God created angels to serve Him and His people.
(Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:1-2, Matthew 18:10)
We Believe: The devil and his demons are fallen angels and the enemy of God and all people.
(Revelation 12:9, II Corinthians 4:4, Luke 8:12, Ephesians 6:10-18)
We Believe: Hell is a real place of punishment set aside for the devil and his demons, and a natural consequence for not receiving Jesus Christ as Savior.
(Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10-15)
We Believe: Heaven is the place where believers will spend eternity with God.
(John 3:3, John 14:1-3, I John 5:11-13, Revelation 21:1-22:5)
We Believe: Every individual is incredibly important to God.
(II Peter 3:9, I Timothy 2:1-4, Ezekiel 33:11, Isaiah 30:18, John 3:16-17)
At Forefront Church, ministry is a team effort. Our staff is made up of people who love Jesus, love people, and are passionate about helping others find their way back to God. Get to know the leaders who serve our church and community every week.
Our church is ultimately led by a board of elders, with our lead pastor serving as one of them. They empower our leaders and staff to live out the mission of the church.




