
Shawn & Misty Benson
Senior Leaders
Shawn & Misty started their journey into ministry in 1998 while attending HOA College and Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Shortly after graduation, in an aim to become fulltime missionaries, they sold everything they owned to join YWAM in Colorado Springs. After 6.5 years with YWAM in NE India, the Lord spoke clearly that they were to return home and continue their ministry in the American local church context. In 2010 the Lord called them to re-start Harvest Church in Warrensburg, MO. Through a series of incredible and miraculous events, after 15 years of faithful and successful service at Harvest, God has called them to lead and restart Fuel Church, where they were set in June 1st, 2025.

Stewart & Millie Lieberman
Associate Pastors
Stewart and Millie heard God’s call into ministry over 36 years ago. In their journey, The Lord has led them to minister in over 40 nations, with a passion to see people set free from bondage and released into their destiny and calling as lovers of God and His children sent into a fallen world fully equipped! Before arriving in Denver to join the staff of an inner city church and help start a congregation, they lived in Israel, where they came along side to serve by helping to co-pastor a Hebrew speaking Messianic Jewish congregation in Tel Aviv. They have a heart for the people of God to experience His presence, embrace a biblical understanding of the scriptures from a Jewish perspective, a biblical worldview of Israel, and its significance and relevance for today. Together, they are also members of our leadership team.

Jeff & Joylin Syme
Worship & Media
Joylin Syme is a highly committed, dedicated musician who directs the worship team to bring the church body into the presence of God through worship & adoration. She has been faithfully leading worship at Fuel Church since the church began in February of 2014.
Jeff coordinates the technology and media teams for the Sunday morning service including sound, visuals, and video . Jeff has been overseeing technology and media since Fuel Church began February of 2014.
Together, they are also members of our leadership team.
Jeff coordinates the technology and media teams for the Sunday morning service including sound, visuals, and video . Jeff has been overseeing technology and media since Fuel Church began February of 2014.
Together, they are also members of our leadership team.

Jim & Elizabeth Nelson
Leadership Team
Jim & Elizabeth joined fuel church in 2018, and have been a part of the Leadership Team here since 2021. They play a critical behind the scenes role in many areas, but Jim also leads the Men's Group that meets on Tuesdays & Saturdays. They have a heart for revival and believe that God is going to use Fuel to bring significant impact to the Tri-lakes region.