What is your favorite season?
Fall. Hunting, football, and cooler weather = joy!
Favorite book outside of the Bible?
Easy – Lord of the Rings
Brandon Andersen grew up in the Pacific Northwest as the son of a home-builder, with zero intention of ever going into ministry. After earning a Business degree from Trinity Western University in British Columbia, he planned on a career in the business world. But in 2008, those plans changed when a pastor invited him to help lead and organize volunteers at a church. Since then, he’s served in nearly every role in the local church (everything except worship—for good reason), most often as an Executive Pastor.
Brandon’s experience is in organizational leadership, but his deepest passion is spiritual formation and helping people understand what it actually looks like to live out their faith day to day.
He met his wife, Lanna, in December 2008 and married her the following July. They now have three daughters—Isla, Sparrow, and Blythe—and one son, Aksel. Ten years ago they moved to Arizona, where they love the big blue skies and being outdoors—mostly at the soccer field.
His hobbies include exercising, reading, indie rock (still keeping the Seattle roots alive), and just about anything that involves being outside or near water.
What is your most unusual talent?
My beard-growing abilities. I haven’t seen my face for over 20 years.
If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning a new hobby, then what would it be?
This is easy, scuba diving. I would love to go in the water and explore. It is a completely new environment, it is totally quiet, and a little bit of danger.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Cliff has since moved to Illinois, Florida, and China before settling into Arizona. While on his quest to find the best pizza in the entire world, he became saved and committed his life to serve God with his time, talents, treasure, and testimony in 2013. Since 2013, he has answered his call to full-time ministry before graduating from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville with a major in Business Administration. After college, Clifford answered the hardest question he faced in his life: what does a spine surgeon, haunted house, marketing firm, human resource company, and personal protection equipment have in common? They were all companies owned by his new boss!
In 2018 he answered the call and personal invitation from pastor Brian Pacheco to start a new church, and Cliff has since gotten married, graduated with his Masters in Theological Studies at Reformed Baptist Seminary, and seen his family grow by +1. Cliff has been blessed to see God grow his family spiritually and numerically, and the numerical growth should come as no surprise since he has 10 siblings and his wife has nine! Cliff and Leah gladly anticipate raising their firstborn, Abraham, in the Eastmark area. Meanwhile, Cliff stays busy by watching war movies, hanging out with friends, talking guns, playing competitive chess, and reading about the next thing he needs to learn.
Eric came to faith in 2010 and began operating as a layleader in his local church for a number of years until he became an intern. In 2014, Eric earned his Bachelor’s in Sociology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. During this time, Eric also started attending Covenant Theological Seminary pursuing a Degree in Biblical Counseling, where he learned a great deal about God’s Word which stirred in him a passion for the Old Testament and specifically the second temple.
As the internship and his pursuit of the counseling degree ended to focus on starting a family, Eric married his wife, Alyssa, and they both pursued kids and collegiate ministry in their local church, with an unexpected but welcomed focus on international ministry through the local university. Eric and Alyssa have been married since 2017 and have three phenomenal children.
Eric’s hobbies include working with his hands, hanging out with people, reading with his kids, and playing board and video games.
What is your most unusual talent?
Plugging the book of Haggai in every conversation.
If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning a new hobby, then what would it be?
I think it would be awesome to learn how to forge something.
Debra grew up in the Catholic church but came to know Jesus in 2016. In 2018, her only son at that time was having difficulty going to the infants classroom at their church in Spokane, WA, so Debra decided to become a volunteer which ultimately sparked her interest in Children’s Ministry. She followed both of her kids from infants to preschool as a classroom teacher and assistant while in Spokane.
She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Reid, since 2013. They have 2 wonderful sons and moved to AZ in 2023 for job opportunities and better weather. They have been attending Flatiron Church since 2024 when they made a permanent move to Queen Creek.
Debra’s hobbies include reading, hiking/biking, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new places.
What is your most unusual talent?
I am a supertaster!
Taylor Edwards was born in Northern Illinois to a loving family of new believers, providing a foundation of Christ-centered living and a desire to pursue truth and purpose through one’s walk with the Lord.
Shortly after high school Taylor met her now husband, Marty. The couple has been married since 2010 and have two joyful and rambunctious sons, Clint Alexander and Atticus Clive.
Following the Lords leading to relocate to Arizona Spring 2024, Taylor and Marty immediately connected with Flatiron Church where friends and family already attended.
Taylor began serving in the classrooms to help her sons adjust to the new environment and was immediately drawn to the heart of kids’ ministry- caring for the little ones the Lord has placed in our lives as Christ cares for us.
“We love because He first loved us.”- 1 John 4:19
She began working for Flatiron church in August 2025 and is passionate about reaching families with the word of God!
Taylor’s hobbies include spending time with family, exercising, hiking, reading, writing & creative arts- and all the park/splash pad play dates she can fit into the week!
What is your most unusual talent?
Waking up without an alarm.
If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning a new hobby, then what would it be?
I would either learn to ride a dirt bike, or how to speed-read!
Luke Griffin has been in ministry since 2018, starting in collegiate ministry where he was challenged to be a man after God’s own heart through connecting with the Lord, other men, and serving in worship and kids ministry.
At Flatiron, Luke oversees the Creative Department (Worship & Production), bringing structure and culture to these critical Sunday teams. He also serves as one of our Sunday morning drummers. Luke also works for Gilbert Christian High School in his 6th year as a music educator.
Luke and his wife Aly just welcomed their second son, Elisha Atticus, in January 2025, joining big brother Levi Augustus (born April 2023). His family enjoys walks, board games (yes, even the 3-year-old plays), and waits fervently for the next season of the Great British Bake Off.
What is your most unusual talent? I can Tuvan throat sing (two notes at one time).
If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning something new, what would it be? Sculpting. I’ve never done it, but respect it as one of the highest forms of art, because there’s no “undo button” in sculpture!
Gin joined Flatiron Church as interim worship leader at the beginning of 2026
Nathan was born and raised in Washington State and met his wife, Allison, in high school in 1987. They married on September 28, 1990. They have 3 adult children who are Makayla, Ashlynn (husband Spencer), and Taylor (wife Sahara). They raised their kids in Hayden, Idaho before moving to Queen Creek, AZ in 2016. Their first born, Makayla, moved to eternity May 30th, 2025. They have 5 grandchildren currently ranging from 9 months to 9 yrs old. They are blessed that their kids serve the Lord and their grandchildren are being raised to do the same.
Nathan has been a business owner for most of their 35 years of marriage. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. They have been in and served in life groups, marriage, pre-marriage, men’s, and women’s ministry since 1990.
They are passionate about living out their faith intentionally and authentically in relational environments around God’s Word and encouraging others to do the same.
What are your hobbies?
Spending time with my wife, children, and grandchildren are number one and then spending time with friends.
What is my unusual talent?
I completed the full Ironman in 2008 in CDA, ID.
Bill Bush has been in full-time pastoral ministry since 1990. After devoting his first ten years to youth and family ministry, Bill became Lead Pastor when he and his wife Carrie planted Rock Point Church in 2001. Bill continues to serve on the Lead Team of Vision Arizona, the regional church planting movement of Converge Southwest. He is passionate about using his expertise to develop leaders and is often sought after by faith-based and secular organizations.
He and his wife Carrie have been married since 1992; they have three children: Micah, Jadon, and Sarai; a son-in-law, David; a daughter-in-law, Jenna; and two grandsons, Phoenix and Ollie.
Bill’s other interests and hobbies include his family, traveling, baseball, bowling, personal fitness training, Cardinals football, and American history.
What is your most unusual talent?
I can have a whole conversation only using memes and gifs.
If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning something new, what would it be?
I would love to go to another country, such as Scotland, and immerse myself in its people, culture, practices, and history. Basically, I would want to do more than sightsee, but it might take longer than a week!
Dave Sutherland was born in North Carolina but lost his southern accent long ago. He also lived in Brazil and Ohio before settling in Arizona. Dave attended U of A for his first two years where he met Denise playing co-ed indoor soccer. He then came to his senses and attended his final two years at ASU graduating with a marketing degree. He accepted Jesus as an adult, and the Lord led him from management to sales to land development to house flipping, and finally, to ministry. He has attended Rock Point since 2005 and began working for Rock Point in 2009 in various roles before becoming Executive Pastor in 2017. Dave is amazed by how God has orchestrated his journey and feels so blessed that he is able to be used for God’s Kingdom.
Dave has been happily married to his wife Denise since 1996. He enjoys spending time with his two young adult children, Brooke and Mason. His nicknames have been Toothpick, Bubba, Huevos Rancheros, Super Dave, Dangerous Dave, and most recently, Shady Dave.
What is your most unusual talent?
Only a few people know that I used to draw portraits and sketch a lot in pencil.
If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning something new, what would it be?
If I had a week to learn something new, I would learn Spanish, or how to sing, or how to make pasta, or write a novel, or become a marksman … though those would all take more than a week.
Jared accepted Jesus during his middle school years through the guidance of his parents, who actively participated and served in their church. His parents’ genuine modeling of truth, love, and hospitality left a profound impact on Jared, shaping his conviction to live a life aligned with those principles.
As a child, Jared’s family joined a church plant and he watched everyday people intentionally discipling and caring for each other, which mirrored the early church described in the book of Acts. Watching the church grow through intentional discipleship on a relational level changed his life because it wasn’t about numbers, it was about reaching the world for Jesus one person at a time.
Jared feels blessed to be married to his best friend, Stephanie. Together, they have three amazing, loving, and sometimes crazy children. Jared and Stephanie have always done their best to be available– wether hosting or leading a small group or just spending time with people– they love to grow and watch others grow in their walk with Jesus. God has taught them over the years that it’s not the “perfect” marriage, kids or home that make a good small group or friendship, but an open and genuine heart that loves God and loves others.
Following some health challenges, Jared and Stephanie felt God directed them to move to Arizona in 2022. They now feel compelled to step out of their comfort zone again and actively utilize the gifts and abilities God has shaped in them to serve Christ at Flatiron.They enjoy volunteering in various roles and being a part of Jesus working through everyday, ordinary people who are obedient to the call He has put on their lives.
I lived in Michigan my entire life prior to my move to Arizona in 2021. Arizona was placed on the map when my twin sister moved here in 2010. My three daughters and I would frequently visit Arizona to see her and the family. I knew I would get to Arizona one day but waited for God’s timing. Upon both my parents passing, a new job opportunity, completing graduate school, and my daughter graduating from high school, the timing was right! Arizona here we come!
I grew up in the Presbyterian Church which gave me a Christian backbone but not a good understanding of the love of Christ. It wasn’t until I was older and started to attend a non-denominational church where I really started to find who Jesus was and what it meant to have a relationship with Christ.
I have worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 25 years specializing in rare disease. I am always interfacing with people coming from many different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and I see how God uses each of us in the space he has placed us. I currently work in organ transplant and see the reality often of patients not surviving. It is a reminder everyday is a gift from God and we can make a different in someone life each day.
