The leaders of Missio Dei Communities are the leaders of the Missional Communities. Each Missional Community is seeking to live together as a body. You can find more information about the Missional Communities and their leaders HERE.
However, we are not simply a house church movement. All the Missional Communities together make up Missio Dei Communities, which is elder-led. We currently have three elders:
Don Christensen
After a tour in Vietnam, Don married Marcia. A few years into their marriage, God saved Don and Marcia. Don brings 30 years of walking with Jesus to the table. He has had a great career as a financial planner, teaching professional athletes and CEO's (and anyone who will listen) how to steward their resources for the Kingdom. Don travels all over the world, literally. That is why he knows everyone, literally. Don and his wife Marcia live in the Alamo. He enjoys quoting the bible in every sentence he speaks.
Chris Gonzalez
Chris moved from Memphis to Tempe in 1997 to study at ASU. A year later, God saved Chris. He graduated, got married, went to seminary, and started working at a church. Finally in 2006, God wrecked Chris with the centrality of the Gospel: the idea that the Gospel is more than the ABC's of the Christian life, rather it is the A-Z. He has been trying to figure out all the implications of the gospel in his life ever since. Chris enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Leslie and three amazing kids. Email Chris
Kevin Platt
Kevin grew up in New Jersey. He came out to AZ in 2005 for Phoenix Seminary. Soon after moving to PHX, he met Chris and they have been trying to figure out gospel-centered missional ministry ever since. Two years ago, Kevin did one of the smartest things he has ever done, he put a ring on Kayleanne's finger! Kevin likes to surf and ask peircing questions that frustrate you. Email Kevin