Meet the team

Michael Talley

Lead Pastor
Michael loves all things Kentucky Basketball. Prior to ministry he served eight years as an officer in the United States Air Force. He has a Doctorate in Leadership and a Master of Divinity.  He has a passion for helping people truly live a life devoted to Jesus.
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Katie Wilkerson

Family Discipleship Curriculum and Training Coordinator
Katie is a wife and a mom of three boys. She loves playing sports and exploring the outdoors. She has a degree in Middle Grades Education. She enjoys helping others grow in their relationship with Jesus. 

Rachel Williamson

Culture and Operations Director 
Rachel loves to spend time with her husband, RJ, sipping Starbucks or planning her next home project. Rachel has a background in business management and working with church operating systems. She also is passionate about nutrition and health, and helping others learn to  grow  in their relationships physically and spiritually.  Rachel is a level 3 Comprehensively Certified Peak Pilates Instructor and has been teaching since 2016. 

Valerie Cunningham 

Worship Director
Valerie is a wife and mom of three girls. Her and her husband are native to Colorado. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree and has taught choir as well as led a few different worship teams. 

Dale Talley

Women's Ministry and Guest Services Director 
Dale is mom to four rambunctious kids and happily married to Michael since 2004. Her hobbies include laundry, stocking the pantry and driving kids to and from soccer practice. If she can’t be doing one of those things then she would settle for a cup of coffee and a good book. Dale has a degree in Marketing which proved to be completely useless since the invention of the internet but that is ok because she found a love for women’s discipleship and is honored to be be able to lead that ministry at Church 8025.

Joe Caum

Discipleship and Groups Pastor
Joe's favorite thing is to spend time outdoors with his family. Camping, off-roading and watching the office (again) are just a few of his hobbies. His coffee order is the most complicated of anyone on the team but he likes it that way. He's a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan and will find any excuse to go to a baseball game. A graduate of Liberty University, Joe's heart is to help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus. 

Kailey Geppert 

Family Discipleship Events and Operations Coordinator
Kailey is a Colorado Native and mother of 3. Kailey and her husband David met in high school and have been married since 2016. As a family they enjoy spending time outside, going on adventures, and traveling. Kailey loves to work on projects in her home and is a big Harry Potter fan. Kailey and David were introduced to Church 8025 through their close friends and have never looked back.

Riley Smelker

Student Coordinator 
Riley enjoys all obscure sports including sand volleyball, disc golf, scuba diving and ultimate frisbee. He also loves to cook, bake and watch silly movies or shows with his amazing wife, Sami! Riley has a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies from Colorado Christian University and a heart to see people grow deeply with Jesus.