Meet Our Senior Pastor
Rev. Cain

Helping people build faithful relationships with Jesus and with each other in community brings me great joy. It is a gift to be a leader in God's church living out faith in daily life and discovering our gifts to love and serve our neighbors.

Meet Our Associate Pastor
Rev. Book

I joined Desert Cross as Associate Pastor in January of 2021. I am passionate about creating community in the midst of an ever-fragmented culture.

 

 

Meet Our Team

Doug Bjotvedt – Director of Operations & Property
480-730-8600 ext. 103
DBjotvedt@DesertCross.org

Wendy Williams – Church Office Administrator
480-730-8600
WWilliams@DesertCross.org

Joni Van Rossum – Director of Worship & Media Arts
480-730-8600 ext. 108
JVanRossum@DesertCross.org

Shannon Fossett – Director of Children's Ministries
480-730-8600 ext. 115
SFossett@DesertCross.org

Denise McClellan – Director of Adult Ministries & Missional Service
480-730-8600 ext. 116
DMcClellan@DesertCross.org

Tessa Faust – Director of Youth Ministries
480-730-8600 ext. 114
TFaust@DesertCross.org

Denise Viker, RN – Parish Nurse
480-730-8600 ext. 122
DViker@DesertCross.org

 

Ariane Nannenga – Children's Ministry Assistant
ANannenga@DesertCross.org

Meet Our Council

The church council meets the third Monday of every month. If you have a question and you are unable to speak with one of the representatives in person or over the phone, you can contact the council via email at councilpresident@desertcross.org. 

Currently serving on our Church Council:
MaryBeth LaMont – President
Victoria English – Past President
Sue Smith – Vice President
Marie Ihlefeld – Secretary
Sharon Bucher – Treasurer
Mark Farrell – Member At Large, Tempe
Gail Dempsey – Member At Large, Tempe
Sue Eberle - Member At Large, Tempe
Tony Tainter – Member At Large, Gilbert
Mari Johnson – Member At Large, Gilbert


Monthly Church Council Reports are available here.

Meet Our Chamber

The Gilbert chamber meets the second Tuesday of every month. If you have a question or concern, please contact one of the representatives.

Currently serving on our Chamber:
Dana Hargis – Hospitality
Kerry Wilson – Communications
Gary Balliet – Finance & Stewardship
Claudia Huss & Sue Kyle – Outreach
Tony Tainter – Church Council Member
Mari Johnson – Church Council Member
Rosemary Schlechty – Education
Joe Weingartz – Facilities
Tracey Landa – Worship


Gilbert Chamber Minutes available here.

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Job Openings

Currently, we have no job openings. Thank you for your interest!