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

  • 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

Executive Pastor

  • 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.

Frank Pinterics

Groups Pastor

  • Hello, my name is Frank Pinterics, Pastor of Adult Groups and Men’s Ministry. God called me into ministry later in life and have served ACC for the past ten years after moving from Bellingham, WA with my family. My lovely wife of almost 21 years is the Chief Accounting Officer for a firm out of Seattle, WA. We have two kids, a daughter aged 15 and a son aged 12, both at Valley Christian Schools. Back when I had spare time, I loved to play volleyball (former collegiate indoor setter/hitter) in various sand leagues around the valley. As of late, I have spent my extra time encouraging my daughter’s vocal talents (you may have seen her singing in church!) and playing golf with my son (I can still beat him, although probably not for long!). I have a bachelor’s degree in music (trumpet player) and received my Master of Divinity from GCU in 2022.

Dr. Dave Thye

Worship Pastor

  • 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.

Board of Elders

  • Ken McQueen

    Chairman

  • Richard Johnson

    Vice Chairman

  • Kevin McCarthy

    Secretary

  • Alex Erhart

    Treasurer

  • David Basinger

    Board Member

  • Ed Burdett

    Board Member

  • Jeff Hoffman

    Board Member

  • Michael Searcy

    Board Member

Our Staff

  • Nick Bailey

    Graphic Design

  • Bob Benzer

    Stephen Ministries

  • TJ Boyd

    Video Production Assistant

  • Mark Brenneman

    Mark Brenneman

    Pastoral Care

  • Rebekah Budiyanto

    Worship Assistant

  • Susan Burdett

    Library, Bookkeeping

  • David Constantini

    Young Couples

  • Paul English

    Middle School,
    Young Adults

  • Karen Goetz

    Office Manager

  • Christy Green

    4-5 Coordinator

  • Maryellen Hawkinson

    Events & Facilities

  • Jeff Hoffman

    Encore

  • Bryan Jones

    IT / Computers

  • Stacey Kinkel

    Business Manager

  • Sharon Kinsella

    Children’s Director

  • Kim Lim

    Cambodian Ministries

  • Mason Maret

    Mason Maret

    Contemporary Worship

  • Kathryn Marley

    Finance Admin

  • Gayle Molenaar

    IN-JOY Seniors

  • Rachel Parsons

    Worship Administrator

  • Jeff Schuler

    Experience Coordinator

  • Tina Schuler

    Women’s Ministry

  • Priscilla Sick

    MomCo Coordinator

  • Andy Swann

    Communications Manager

  • Sam Thomas

    Social Media

  • Jen Tobias

    Women’s Assistant

  • Bailey Tonkinson

    Contemporary Worship

  • Ryan Tonkinson

    High School

  • Beth West

    Early Childhood

  • Cindy Williams

    Connections