Maryann Kephart
Co-founder
Co-founder of The Vine, Maryann helped start the ministry out of a friendship and a season of prayer and fasting for the youth of Colorado Springs.
Our team
The people who make The Vine home.
From the co-founders who prayed The Vine into existence to the volunteers who show up every week, this ministry runs on people who love students. Every adult supervisor has passed a background check.
All supervisors background-checked
Co-founders
It started with two friends.
Maryann Kephart and Katie Brown prayed and fasted toward a safe place for the youth of Colorado Springs. Their friendship became a ministry.
Katie Brown
Co-founder
Co-founder of The Vine, Katie shared the original vision for a safe place where students could meet Christ’s love and build community.
Adult leadership
Adults who show up, every week.
Christ-centered adults are always present at The Vine. Our leadership team guides the ministry, and a growing team of volunteers makes every gathering possible.
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Roger & Maryann Kephart Adult leadership -
Jeff Morrell Adult leadership -
Evan Gatton Adult leadership
Board of directors
Stewards of the mission.
The board of directors carries the vision forward and keeps The Vine healthy, faithful, and focused on students.
- MK Maryann Kephart President
- KB Katie Brown Board of Directors
- JM Jeff Morrell Board of Directors
Want to join the team?
Volunteers are the heartbeat of The Vine. If you love students and want to serve, we would love to talk.
Give to The Vine, and help every student find a safe place to belong.
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