"And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ." Ephesians 4:11-12

Pastor Gideon is a devoted servant of God with a passion for ministry and family. Originally from California, he and his wife, Crimson, have been blessed with five wonderful children. They followed God’s calling to Tucson, Arizona, where they now serve the community with joy and dedication. Pastor Gideon is committed to preaching the Word of God, building strong relationships, and encouraging others to grow in their faith. Pastor Gideon, along with the people of UCF are excited about the work the Lord is doing in the life of the church and that he gets to be part of God's work. Pastor Gideon loves to connect with the community and the lives of the people in the church. Pastor Gideon leads a mission-minded church playing a supporting role in local, national, and global missions. His greatest desire is to see lives transformed by the gospel and to help others discover the hope and purpose found in Jesus Christ.