Keith Bethel, Lead Pastor

Keith is the founding pastor of PCF. Along with his wife of 25 years, Rebeccah, and their three children Zach, Aubrey and Corey, they moved to Laveen with a vision of planting a church that would be a “connecting place” for a new and growing community. Keith has a Bachelors degree in Bible from Wheaton College and a Master of Divinity degree from Denver Seminary.

He loves camping and trout fishing at Woods Canyon Lake, hiking Squaw Peak twice a week, and playing golf anywhere, anytime…even when it’s 110 degrees!

Jon and Liz Fritts
Director of Children's Ministries

 Jon and his wife, Liz, met in 1996 and have been married since 2002. Their young family has grown with the arrival of little "Ana Grace" this summer.

Jon graduated from Southwestern College in 2001 where he received a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries with a Youth minor. He has been involved in various aspects of children or youth ministry since 1997. Jon has been a youth pastor, lead discipleship groups, and has also lead children’s worship. Liz graduated from A.S.U. with a degree in Business Management in 2005. Liz is an important part of the children’s ministry and uses her organizational skills to help.

Jon and Liz are committed to a children’s ministry that challenges and impacts students. Along with this, they are dedicated to developing a team of adult leaders who love God, love kids and want to have a positive influence on the children at Passages.

Andrew Linderer
Director of Student Ministries

 Andrew Linderer is originally from Littleton, Colorado where he lived for 13 years. He moved to Arizona with his family during his 8th grade year and fell in love with the desert. He currently lives at Southwestern College where he is a Biblical Studies major.

Andrew has a passion for teaching God's word. Because his faith became real during his time in high school he wants to do everything he can to provide kids with the biblical knowledge to be able to understand and defend their faith.