Our Staff
Our leadership team recognizes that we are simply leaders who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word of God. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ according to Ephesians 4.
Have a question for a member of our team? Feel free to send us an email at welcome@azcc.org, and be sure to Connect With Us!
Pastors
Bill Meiter
Lead Pastor
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Pastor Bill has been in full-time ministry for the past 25 years serving in churches in Southern California, Washington State, and Tempe Arizona! Bill is married to his lovely wife, Jodi, and they have three-adult children. Pastor Bill came to Christ in 1987 while in High School in Danville, California.
He has his Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology and Bachelors Degree in Journalism from Sacramento State University. Some of Pastor Bill’s favorite authors (and speakers) are Dr. RC Sproul; Dr. John MacArthur; Dr, Ligon Duncan; and Pastor Alistair Begg. Pastor Bill is a staunch believer in the the sufficiency of Scripture and the belief that the church should change culture… not adapt to it!
Pastor Bill’s personal interests include: Pick-up basketball… pickleball… the Minnesota Vikings… the Golden State Warriors… sushi… the 49ers… the Florida Gators… riding his bike… studying theology… trying to eat healthy… jogging really slowly (ie. slogging).
Brandon Hilgemann
Associate Pastor
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Brandon has served in ministry for over ten years in Arizona, New Mexico, and Virginia. He is also a writer and founder of a popular website for pastors. He has a master’s in Biblical and Theological Studies from Phoenix Seminary and a bachelor’s in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon University. Brandon and his wife, Taryn, love being back home in Arizona, where they both grew up. Together, they have two kids: Ashlyn and Jaxon. In his free time, Brandon enjoys family adventures, good books, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns.
Dr. Dave Thye
Worship Pastor
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Dave Thye has been in full-time music ministry, Christian education, and professional conducting, serving churches in South Dakota, Kansas, Montana, Texas, and Arizona. Dave and his wife Cheri have two sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren! Dave grew up in Burlington, Iowa and accepted Christ while in high school. He has a B.A. in music education/ministry from the University of Sioux Falls (Christian college), and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Conducting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Dave also conducts the Arizona Cantilena Chorale (a select community choir here in the East Valley) and has conducted on famous stages like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in NYC, Bass Hall in Fort Worth, and several concert venues in Europe. Dave is passionate about God, people, and music! In his freetime, he also enjoys golfing, inspiring music, eating healthy, hiking, and just being with family and friends.
Business Manager
Stacey Kinkel
Business Manager
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Stacey joined the ACC team in 2018 and helps keep our finances running smoothly. She has two business degrees, both from Arizona State University. Her work experience includes corporate auditing in the US, Canada and Europe, Christian ministry management and small business. She grew up in Tempe and came to faith in junior high through the student ministries of the church she attended. She is married and has one son. In her spare time, you can find Stacey reading an old classic, working in the garden, or visiting friends over coffee or lunch.
Board of Elders
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Ken McQueen
Chairman
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Richard Johnson
Vice Chairman
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Kevin McCarthy
Secretary
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Alex Erhart
Treasurer
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David Basinger
Board Member
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Ed Burdett
Board Member
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Jeff Hoffman
Board Member
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Michael Searcy
Board Member
Our Staff
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Nick Bailey
Graphic Design
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Bob Benzer
Stephen Ministries
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Mark Brenneman
Pastoral Care
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Rebekah Budiyanto
Worship Assistant
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Susan Burdett
Library, Bookkeeping
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Stephanie Collier
K-3 Coordinator
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Paul English
Middle School,
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Karen Goetz
Office Manager
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Christy Green
4-5 Coordinator
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Mike Grimm
Men’s Ministry
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Maryellen Hawkinson
Events & Facilities
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Jeff Hoffman
Encore
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Bryan Jones
IT / Computers
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Sharon Kinsella
Children’s Director
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Kim Lim
Cambodian Ministries
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Mason Maret
Contemporary Worship Assistant
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Kathryn Marley
Finance Admin
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Gayle Molenaar
IN-JOY Seniors
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Rachel Parsons
Worship Administrator
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Frank Pinterics
Groups Pastor
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Jeff Schuler
Experience Coordinator
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Tina Schuler
Women’s Ministry
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Priscilla Sick
MOPS Coordinator
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Danielle Stanisic
Women’s Assistant
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Andy Swann
Communications Manager
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Sam Thomas
Contemporary Worship,
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Jen Tobias
Women’s Assistant
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Bailey Tonkinson
Student Worship
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Ryan Tonkinson
High School
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Beth West
Early Childhood
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Cindy Williams
Connections