Pastors, Elders, & Staff

Christian was born in Phoenix and grew up just a few miles from where
Stone Creek is located. After graduating from the University of
Arizona, he worked as an account executive for a radio station in
Phoenix for four years. Christian says, “I was beginning to get the
success and material possessions I always thought I had wanted. But, I
was only experiencing moments of “happiness.” When I was alone with my thoughts I wasn’t content or joyful. When I heard that Jesus could give me joy and peace regardless of my circumstances, I accepted Him as my savior and I immediately started living for Him.” Christian got very involved in his church, where he met his wife, Angie. They were both small group leaders and met at a training meeting. Christian and Angie have been married since 1999 and they have three sons. Christian says, “One of the most important things I do on a given day is disciple my boys, through doing quiet time together or just talking about life from a biblical perspective.”

Christian first entered vocational ministry with Young Life. Then he was a pastoral intern at Scottsdale Bible Church. After graduating with his Master of Divinity in Biblical Communication from Phoenix Seminary, he joined the staff here at Stone Creek, in 2005. He says, “Of all the churches I looked at, Stone Creek just had that something special. The people were friendly and real. It felt like God was at work in this church and I could see it in the people’s lives. No church is perfect, but there is no place I’d rather be.”

Christian enjoys snorkeling, tennis, snow boarding, and just about any other outdoors activity. He loves spending time with his wife and his boys. One of his favorite activities is to have meaningful conversations, with God, Angie, his friends, and anyone who will get deep.