Founded in 1985 through the prayerful vision of its founding pastor, spouse, and a small group of believers, Peace Mennonite Community Church began as a home fellowship responding to the need for a new Mennonite congregation in east Denver. Grounded in the gospel of Christ and guided by Anabaptist values, the church grew into a vibrant, multigenerational community in the heart of Aurora—committed to discipleship, mission, and the transformative love of Jesus.

Despite Colorado’s growth, the state’s spiritual climate presents unique challenges. With one of the nation’s highest percentages of religiously unaffiliated adults and widespread skepticism toward Christianity, many ministries struggle to make inroads in their communities and have faced decline. Peace, too, experienced a season of decline. Yet, instead of withdrawing, the congregation chose to seek God for renewal. In 2018, the church entered a prayerful revitalization process—not built on complex models or programs, but instead on rediscovering the simple, powerful mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:19) and rekindling love for that calling.

Since then, God has blessed Peace with new life. A small number of younger families and individuals who were previously unchurched have found a spiritual home, enriching the church’s growing diversity of age, background, and culture. While still a small and scrappy congregation, Peace remains steadfast in forming and multiplying followers of Jesus who live out his restorative mission in everyday life.

That mission now extends beyond Sunday gatherings. Peace partners with local organizations to serve the Aurora community and beyond—hosting upcoming Bible classes for nearby public school students, collecting essential goods and discipleship materials for children overseas, and organizing a coat drive to help those in need during Colorado’s cold winters.

Today, Peace Mennonite Community Church stands devoted to living out Christ’s mission together and seeking the Spirit’s leading as it advances God’s kingdom in Aurora and beyond.

Author Bio: Kevin B. Santiago, Senior Pastor in Aurora, CO, walks life and faith alongside his amazing wife and three children. An avid rock climber, he passionately serves God’s kingdom, helping churches make disciples of Jesus Christ.