Elders - Brandon, Dwayne, Christian, Matt
Elders@StoneCreekBibleChurch.org
Christian Sanich, Pastor
Christian@StoneCreekBibleChurch.org
Christian was born in Phoenix and grew up just a few miles from where Stone Creek is located. After graduating from the University of Arizona, he worked as an Account Executive for a radio station in Phoenix, for four years. Christian says, “I was beginning to get the success and material possessions I always thought I had wanted. But, I was only experiencing moments of “happiness.” When I was alone with my thoughts I wasn’t content or joyful. When I heard that Jesus could give me joy and peace regardless of my circumstances, I accepted Him as my savior and I immediately started living for Him.” Christian got very involved in his church, where he met his wife, Angie. They were both small group leaders and met at a training meeting. Christian and Angie have been married since 1999 and they have three sons. Christian says, "One of the most important things I do on a given day is disciple my boys, through doing quiet time together or just talking about life from a biblical perspective."
Christian first entered vocational ministry with Young Life. Then he was a pastoral intern at Scottsdale Bible Church. After graduating with his Masters of Divinity in Biblical Communication from Phoenix Seminary, he joined the staff here at Stone Creek, in 2005. He says, “Of all the churches I looked at, Stone Creek just had that something special. The people were friendly and real. It felt like God was at work in this church and I could see it in the people’s lives. No church is perfect, but there is no place I’d rather be.”
Christian enjoys snorkeling, pickleball, mountain biking, snow boarding, and just about any other outdoors activity. He loves spending time with his wife and his boys. One of his favorite activities, is to have meaningful conversations, with God, Angie, his friends, and anyone who will get deep.
Jen Gaylor, Minister of Music & Services
Jen@StoneCreekBibleChurch.org
Jen grew up in Phoenix a few blocks away from Stone Creek. She has her degree in Music Education from The University of Arizona, her main instrument being voice. She loves music and can usually be found humming or singing to herself.
Jen has been married to Matt since 1997. They homeschooled all 3 of their children graduating 1 of them in 2019, another in 2022, with the third graduation set for 2025.
Jen and her family have been attending Stone Creek since the summer of 2012. All the family members have served in KidZone, as well as other areas for each of them. Stepping in as the music leader was a big step for Jen and her family. Jen says, “My family has been very supportive and everyone at the church has been really encouraging. I pray that I would point people to Jesus with how I live my life and in how I serve our church body through music.”
Jen enjoys reading, crafting, sewing, and spending time with her family and friends.
Anne Forseth, Minister of KidZone & Students
Anne@StoneCreekBibleChurch.org
Anne grew up in a small town in Minnesota. After moving to “the cities,” she met her husband, Greg. They married in 1991, and moved to Arizona. Within a few years, God blessed them with their daughter Greer and son Daniel. Although Greg and Anne are “empty nesters,” they still enjoy deep relationships with their adult children.
After teaching in Adventure Zone for several years, she was asked to come on staff in February of 2010 to oversee KidZone (our children's ministry). Anne is amazing with recruiting loving people to care for and help teach our kids. She obtained an advanced certificate in systematic theology at Phoenix Seminary in 2017. That same year, the elders asked her to shepherd student ministries. Anne also teaches periodically at women’s retreats.
Anne is a fun loving, competitive woman who strives to be a woman of God in all that she does. She enjoys playing games, particularly Settlers of Catan and Euchre. Most importantly, Anne loves Jesus. She loves her family. She loves children of all ages. She loves teaching God’s word. Anne is very blessed that her passion (sharing Jesus and His Word) has become her vocation.
Josiah Collett, Student Ministries Intern
Josiah@StoneCreekBibleChurch.org
Josiah’s life started out pretty rocky. Both of his parents tried their best to follow Jesus, but life at home was still dysfunctional. This left Josiah with a deep longing to belong and be loved. So, when his dad taught him about Jesus, he wanted to let Jesus into his heart. Life unfolded, and Josiah lost sight of Jesus, but Jesus never lost sight of him. Years later, while at community college, Josiah met a young woman who demonstrated how rich a relationship with Jesus Christ could be. Her testimony was what helped him recommit his life to the Lord. Hope and purpose flowed into Josiah’s life from that day forward. He still had a whole lot of pain from his past, but he learned to pour out his heart to the Lord and receive comfort from Jesus. He began learning the Bible, attending church, seeking counsel from godly men, and striving to grow into the man God meant for him to be. He did none of this perfectly, but the Lord was always there encouraging him to take the next step.
The Lord led Josiah to attend Stone Creek Bible Church. His desire to follow the Lord, and his desire for a loving family came together right then and there. He began connecting, sharing his life, being authentic about his life-walk with Jesus (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and serving where he could. Eventually he was asked to serve with Student Ministries. The church, together with Josiah, started sensing a call on his life to vocational ministry.
Josiah likes martial arts, parkour, karaoke, and playing tabletop role-playing games, and just about anything that involves him with students.
Lola Caraher, Administrative Assistant
Lola@StoneCreekBibleChurch.org
Melissa Ossuna, Administrative Assistant
Melissa@StoneCreekBibleChurch.org
