Create an Environment for Growth
Tim and Deanna Smith find their happy place in the mountains of Colorado. They have been helping people thrive for decades in places as diverse as juvenile prisons, pregnancy centers, and Vienna, Austria. They have two sons, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and two grandsons.
I’m Elise Smith, a dedicated voice-over artist specializing in audiobooks and commercial narration. Trained by industry professionals, I’ve honed my craft through expert-led courses, developing a clear, articulate voice suited for projects where precision and engagement matter. Passionate about continuous growth, I bring professionalism, enthusiasm, and a fresh perspective to every project.
Pete Kuiper has been working in the mental health field for more than 50 years, with experience across several outpatient counseling settings. In the ten years prior to founding Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies, Pete served as a program director for inpatient psychiatric units with Rapha Treatment Centers and New Life Clinics — where his passion for Christian-based intensive counseling took root.
He holds a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Western Michigan University and still loves teaching this Workshop content at Crossroads daily.
Pete and his wife Marty have been married 55 years. They have two married sons, seven grandchildren, and call the mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado home
Vern has spent over 25 years as a vocational christian worker, both stateside and overseas.
Having received help and care in times of crises, he values the “below the waterline” work of counseling, as well as the “at the waterline” work of adopting soul care practices, relational reconciliation, and healthy rhythms in life.
With an MA in Clinical Counseling from Colorado Christian University, Vern blends professional and soul care in his perspective on providing care.
Trained in EMDR, Gottman Marriage Therapy, and Soul Care, he brings a broad scope to member care work.
He is married to Janell, and they have 3 adult children. Living in Colorado Springs, CO, they marvel at the beauty of God’s creation around them daily.