Pine Street Church Staff
Rev. J. Andrew Daugherty, Senior Pastor
Andrew’s pastoral leadership experience began early in his career in a two-year Pastoral Resident Program at Wilshire Baptist Church, Dallas, a wonderful church known as an excellent training ground for exceptionally talented young pastors (2004-06). Moving from Dallas to start a new church, Christ Church in Rockwell, TX, provided additional opportunities to grow in pastoral skills and perspectives as the founding pastor (2006-10). As the Minister of Faith Formation for the Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC, he served as the senior spiritual educator of a 2,100 member ecumenical church. Preaching regularly and developing a multi-disciplinary network of small groups was Andrew’s special focus at the Myers Park church (2010-13). Four years ago Andrew was called to join the staff of Calvary Baptist Church of Denver. He has shared in the leadership of Calvary with his friend and colleague, Rev. Anne Scalfaro. Andrew is also involved and engaged in matters of faith on a national level. He is a National Board Member of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Washington, DC. He is also a Contributing Religion Blogger for the Huffington Post, New York, NY. Andrew is a single parent of two beautiful children who are the center of his life. All know him as a devoted father to daughter, Addison(8), and son, Aidan(6). Andrew enjoys writing, reading, trying new restaurants, Denver Broncos football, Chicago Cubs baseball, and anything that involves his two young children. Email Andrew.
Andrew’s pastoral leadership experience began early in his career in a two-year Pastoral Resident Program at Wilshire Baptist Church, Dallas, a wonderful church known as an excellent training ground for exceptionally talented young pastors (2004-06). Moving from Dallas to start a new church, Christ Church in Rockwell, TX, provided additional opportunities to grow in pastoral skills and perspectives as the founding pastor (2006-10). As the Minister of Faith Formation for the Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC, he served as the senior spiritual educator of a 2,100 member ecumenical church. Preaching regularly and developing a multi-disciplinary network of small groups was Andrew’s special focus at the Myers Park church (2010-13). Four years ago Andrew was called to join the staff of Calvary Baptist Church of Denver. He has shared in the leadership of Calvary with his friend and colleague, Rev. Anne Scalfaro. Andrew is also involved and engaged in matters of faith on a national level. He is a National Board Member of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Washington, DC. He is also a Contributing Religion Blogger for the Huffington Post, New York, NY. Andrew is a single parent of two beautiful children who are the center of his life. All know him as a devoted father to daughter, Addison(8), and son, Aidan(6). Andrew enjoys writing, reading, trying new restaurants, Denver Broncos football, Chicago Cubs baseball, and anything that involves his two young children. Email Andrew.
David L’Hommedieu, Executive Administrator and Director of Worship and Arts
The driving force behind my passion for music is that at its core it is inherently a spiritual experience. I firmly believes that music has the capacity to enhance the meaning and impact of every message or lesson that life has to offer. All forms of music accomplishes this through use of its own unique language, and authenticity is vital to the understanding of that language. I works hard to frame the art of music presentation in worship as intentionally as possible, understanding that the language is alive and breathing. I believes that as we inform the listener of any background or interpretation that is vital to the listening experience assists those participating. "Breaking down the walls of expectation and tradition, we explore any style or background of music if it has the potential to expand one’s perspectives and understandings of this beautiful life and world in which we live." I has been involved at Pine Street Church since 2007 and bring a lifetime of musical experience. From opera companies to rock bands and boy choirs to new music ensembles, my background includes both a bachelors and masters degrees in music performance.
Things that make me fully alive include the culinary arts, camping music festivals, my wife and partner, Emily, our two and a half year old son, Calvin, vegetable gardens, hiking, sharing meals with others, laughing, traveling, mysticism, Ireland and Scotland, 1970s progressive rock music, bodies of water, The Punch Brothers, making music, Sonoma County, listening to others make music, The view from Folsom Field of the sun setting behind the Flatirons, New Orleans, old trees, celebration, Planet Bluegrass... The list could go on forever because simply, there is so much bountiful joy in this life. All we have to do is pay attention and be astonished. Email David.
The driving force behind my passion for music is that at its core it is inherently a spiritual experience. I firmly believes that music has the capacity to enhance the meaning and impact of every message or lesson that life has to offer. All forms of music accomplishes this through use of its own unique language, and authenticity is vital to the understanding of that language. I works hard to frame the art of music presentation in worship as intentionally as possible, understanding that the language is alive and breathing. I believes that as we inform the listener of any background or interpretation that is vital to the listening experience assists those participating. "Breaking down the walls of expectation and tradition, we explore any style or background of music if it has the potential to expand one’s perspectives and understandings of this beautiful life and world in which we live." I has been involved at Pine Street Church since 2007 and bring a lifetime of musical experience. From opera companies to rock bands and boy choirs to new music ensembles, my background includes both a bachelors and masters degrees in music performance.
Things that make me fully alive include the culinary arts, camping music festivals, my wife and partner, Emily, our two and a half year old son, Calvin, vegetable gardens, hiking, sharing meals with others, laughing, traveling, mysticism, Ireland and Scotland, 1970s progressive rock music, bodies of water, The Punch Brothers, making music, Sonoma County, listening to others make music, The view from Folsom Field of the sun setting behind the Flatirons, New Orleans, old trees, celebration, Planet Bluegrass... The list could go on forever because simply, there is so much bountiful joy in this life. All we have to do is pay attention and be astonished. Email David.
Emily L’Hommedieu, Off Broadway Preschool Director
Emily L’Hommedieu joined the PSC staff in the summer of 2012 and became our Preschool Director in 2015. She brings her experience as an elementary school music teacher and her masters in music education to us with a vision for children programming that is an inspiration to us all. Our newly renovated children’s area, along with our newly renovated preschool and School of Fine Arts provides our children and youth not only with a beautiful and inviting space, but we have some pretty amazing equipment: smart boards, iPads, Orff instruments, hand chimes, and more! Email Emily.
Emily L’Hommedieu joined the PSC staff in the summer of 2012 and became our Preschool Director in 2015. She brings her experience as an elementary school music teacher and her masters in music education to us with a vision for children programming that is an inspiration to us all. Our newly renovated children’s area, along with our newly renovated preschool and School of Fine Arts provides our children and youth not only with a beautiful and inviting space, but we have some pretty amazing equipment: smart boards, iPads, Orff instruments, hand chimes, and more! Email Emily.
Pine Street Band
Justin Hoffenberg, Violin, Guitar, Mandolin
Originally from Northern Illinois, Justin Hoffenberg currently makes his home in Boulder, CO. Growing up in a musical household, he attended many concerts as a child and was drawn towards music. At 10 years old Justin joined his 5th grade orchestra, where he played the violin for one year before beginning Suzuki lessons, which he pursued until graduating high school. The summer between 5th and 6th grade proved a fateful one, as a family friend recommended attending the Rockygrass festival in Lyons, CO, as well as the camp that precedes it. Just ventured to the camp not knowing anything about Bluegrass, but was immensely changed by the experience. After spending the week with such fiddlers as Jason Carter (Del McCoury Band), Justin never looked back.
He played in bluegrass bands from the time that he was 13; professionally since he was 15 years old. While a senior in high school, Justin helped form Long Road Home, the bluegrass band with which he is still playing full time. When not with Long Road Home, you can find him playing with a variety of projects, across a variety of genres. He’s been known to appear with his Rock and Roll band, The Bimarinal, and even at times as a guest eTone on the eTown radio show (where he appeared with such acts as the Indigo Girls, Tim O’Brien, Big Al Anderson and the North Mississippi All Stars).
Originally from Northern Illinois, Justin Hoffenberg currently makes his home in Boulder, CO. Growing up in a musical household, he attended many concerts as a child and was drawn towards music. At 10 years old Justin joined his 5th grade orchestra, where he played the violin for one year before beginning Suzuki lessons, which he pursued until graduating high school. The summer between 5th and 6th grade proved a fateful one, as a family friend recommended attending the Rockygrass festival in Lyons, CO, as well as the camp that precedes it. Just ventured to the camp not knowing anything about Bluegrass, but was immensely changed by the experience. After spending the week with such fiddlers as Jason Carter (Del McCoury Band), Justin never looked back.
He played in bluegrass bands from the time that he was 13; professionally since he was 15 years old. While a senior in high school, Justin helped form Long Road Home, the bluegrass band with which he is still playing full time. When not with Long Road Home, you can find him playing with a variety of projects, across a variety of genres. He’s been known to appear with his Rock and Roll band, The Bimarinal, and even at times as a guest eTone on the eTown radio show (where he appeared with such acts as the Indigo Girls, Tim O’Brien, Big Al Anderson and the North Mississippi All Stars).
Phil Norman, Cello
A performer dedicated to redefining cello playing, Phil Norman draws from diverse influences to create an eclectic original sound. Classically trained with a degree from the University of Colorado, he has studied jazz with pianist Russell Schmidt and violinist Glenn Basham, and has since been immersed in alternative styles of cello playing. He is an active performer in the Front Range of Colorado, performing with Kristi Stice, Someone's in for an Explosion, Travis Grode and nationally with Bettman and Halpin. He has performed concerts in the United States, Italy, and Australia, has appeared on stage with composer and pianist, Carter Pann, guitarist Grant Gordy, and Bonnie Carol, and was a Featured Artist for TEDxBoulder.
He has made guest appearances with Elephant Revival, Heather Marie-Philip, Derek Hart, and Astoria Boulevard in New York. As a recording artist Phil is featured on Kristi Stice's "Under the Willow", The Motet's "Totem", Paul Russell's "Back to the Scene of our Beautiful Crime", and Travis Grode's "This Shimmering Space"
A performer dedicated to redefining cello playing, Phil Norman draws from diverse influences to create an eclectic original sound. Classically trained with a degree from the University of Colorado, he has studied jazz with pianist Russell Schmidt and violinist Glenn Basham, and has since been immersed in alternative styles of cello playing. He is an active performer in the Front Range of Colorado, performing with Kristi Stice, Someone's in for an Explosion, Travis Grode and nationally with Bettman and Halpin. He has performed concerts in the United States, Italy, and Australia, has appeared on stage with composer and pianist, Carter Pann, guitarist Grant Gordy, and Bonnie Carol, and was a Featured Artist for TEDxBoulder.
He has made guest appearances with Elephant Revival, Heather Marie-Philip, Derek Hart, and Astoria Boulevard in New York. As a recording artist Phil is featured on Kristi Stice's "Under the Willow", The Motet's "Totem", Paul Russell's "Back to the Scene of our Beautiful Crime", and Travis Grode's "This Shimmering Space"
From piano lessons as a little girl in Brazil, to composing for her jazz septet in Denver, Carmen Sandim has found in music her lifetime adventure and purpose. Over the past few decades Carmen’s eclectic musical aesthetics have drawn her in many directions: classical piano studies, jazz composition and performance, film scoring, and a long-lasting commitment to improvised music pedagogy. The unifying thread throughout her diverse musical explorations lays on the search for unique and authentic sound.
Carmen holds a B.M. in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, and a M.M. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder, she currently teaches at University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Carmen holds a B.M. in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, and a M.M. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder, she currently teaches at University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.
