Meet Our Staff and Ministry Leaders
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Russ Smith, our Lead Pastor, has been pastoring for over 30 years. The Smith family moved to Arizona from Missoula, Montana, and are the founding Pastors of City Church of Surprise. City Church started in June 2016 in a living room with 27 people. Pastor Russ and Traci were married in July of 1981 and have six adult children and fourteen grandchildren. Besides family, they enjoy traveling, coffee, and the Boston Red Sox.
Fun Facts:
Russ was once a stand-up comedian winning two different national competitions.
PASTOR RUSS & TRACI SMITH
CITY CHURCH STAFF
Katie Bedolla Executive Pastor
David Orona Worship Leader
Sadie Rae Tipton Next Gen Pastor
Nick Brown Prayer Director
Erin Fuamatu Connection Director
James Duronslet Facilities Director
Thalia Santiago Intern
Ari Knight Worship Intern
Patrick Rikli Elder
Moe Morris Elder
Jordan Tipton Elder / Youth Leader