ABOUT EXPEDITION
TO SEE LIVES TRANSFORMED, LIVING OUT THE VALUES AND PRIORITIES OF JESUS
OUR STAFF
DONOVAN CHRISTIAN
LEAD PASTOR / ELDER
Donovan is married to his sweet and lovely wife Shelly. He also has two incredible sons, Caleb and Luke. He has a Bachelors in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University and a Masters of Divinity from Phoenix Seminary. He is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, mountain biking and most sports. He also likes good BBQ, dabbling with photography and the word “wonky.”
AMERICA BENITEZ
OFFICE ASSISTANT
I have been volunteering at Expedition for youth ministry for a couple of years now. I love playing sports especially volleyball. I have two dogs who are my world and best friends. In my free time I like to listen to music, go paddle boarding and or go fishing with my siblings.
TENNISON SHETLER
WORSHIP PASTOR
SARAH MARTEL-LEE
ADMINISTRATION
As a mom of 3 littles, I am a professional multitasker. I spend time in strategic planning, program management, and the ever-present administrative work. I also love words – writing them, editing them, using them to tell stories and communicate ideas.
SHELLY CHRISTIAN
CHILDRENS DIRECTOR
Shelly is an Arizona native who can’t imagine living anywhere else. She married her high school sweetheart and has two boys. They love playing games and watching movies. Camping is a favorite pastime and traveling to explore new places. Shelly has her Bachelors in Psychology from Grand Canyon University. She desires for kids at Expedition to understand that God loves them and that they are an important part of our church family!
ELDERS
JIM GRAHAM
ELDER
GARTH LINKEY
ELDER
GARY JONES
ELDER
CLAYTON NUTTER
ELDER
DEACONS
BRETT CARTWRIGHT
FACILITIES TEAM LEAD
CAROL SHELDON
BENEVOLENCE TEAM LEAD
LAY LEADERS
JIMMY LEE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT