Who we are

FOUNDER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Christian was born and raised in Denver, Colorado where he still lives with his wife, Emma. After being married in 2020, they have chosen to make their home in the city of Arvada. Christian is an avid Denver sports fan who also enjoys connecting with friends, skiing with his wife, and staying active in the beautiful state of Colorado. He is passionate about helping others discover who Jesus is and spending time with the people in his life who matter most. He values relationships and connection with others above all else and is passionate about helping his peers discover meaningful relationships with one another and with their Creator.

Christian spent most of his twenties working for one of the largest churches in Colorado before starting The Den Community. He has experience working in college ministry, youth ministry, young adult ministry, groups ministry, and multi-site campus ministry. Christian is a gifted leader and teacher/speaker with a heart to lead and pastor his generation. He has a multitude of experience leading and building different ministries and engaging with people groups from all walks of life.

VICE CHAIR

Brian is a seasoned leader with over 10 years of experience in pastoral ministry. He holds a B.A in Christian Ministry from California Baptist University, and is currently working toward obtaining a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. As an advocate for young adults in the greater Denver Metro Area, Brian brings a unique blend of expertise, cultural understanding, and enthusiasm to The Den.

With a background in youth ministry, Brian has held leadership roles at various churches on the West Coast, where his strengths were utilized to advance church ministry. Brian has experience ranging from small through large church settings, ultimately priming him for a newfound passion in launching The Den alongside Christian Cambier.

Brian joined The Den because this organization believes that young adults in America are often overlooked but are longing for connection with one another in community, even amidst a busy work-life schedule. Brian believes that, to the best of his teamwork abilities, he will be contributing to meet a real need to the greater community of Denver, Colorado.

Outside of the boardroom, Brian enjoys playing guitar, playing video games, and going on date nights with his wife, Marina. As an avid reader, Judoka, and seminary student, Brian is deeply connected and committed to the mission and success of The Den.

Brian is always eager to connect and share more about the work of The Den over a cup of coffee or lunch. You can reach him at castanedabrian@ymail.com

SECRETARY

Benjamin Jones was born in July 1994 in Houston, Texas. At the age of three, he moved to Colorado where he was raised. He attended Faith Christian High School, graduating in 2013 and pursued a degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Colorado Denver while working on an oil rig in northern Colorado. In 2016 he joined a nonprofit and worked as a logistics coordinator in Central America, South America, Eastern Europe, and West Africa before returning to the United States and enlisting in the Marine Corps. He served in the Marine Corps for 5 years, during which he achieved the rank of Sergeant and deployed once to the Middle East before leaving the Marines and returning to Colorado to get his Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration with concentrated coursework in nonprofit management and his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. His interactions with other countries, peoples, and cultures, as well as his years working in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, have given him a deep respect and love for nonprofits and the Christian young adult demographic.