Clergy

The Reverend Chris Schutte, Rector:

I was born in Flagstaff and moved to Pinetop-Lakeside when I was five months old.  I grew up there and, at the age of 14, felt God calling me into the ministry.  After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, I went to the University of Arizona in Tucson.  I majored in History / Classics, and, a year after graduating, went to seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the Boston area.  It was there that I came into Anglicanism, and, more importantly, met Tracy, who is now my wife.  After seminary, we moved back to Arizona, and, after ordination, I served in Prescott for three years.  While in Prescott we had our first child, Owen.  After our time in Prescott I served for 2 ½ years in Paradise Valley.  During those years we had two more children, Anna and Claire.  It was in December 2007 that I began my service at Christ Church Anglican, and we all feel blessed to be here!

Ministry Purpose and Vision:
My primary calling at Christ Church is to provide spiritual leadership as we seek to be faithful to God’s call for us as a community. 

Hobbies:
I love to read, watch baseball, walk, run and, occasionally, watch a movie. 

Contact:
Fr. Chris may be reached by email at cschutte@christchurchphoenix.org, or by calling the church office at (602) 955-2040.
 
 Father David Stevens

The Reverend David L. Stevens, Assisting Clergy:

I spent nearly six years in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman and lived in Germany for three of those years deploying around the world.  I currently work for the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County as the Chief Information Officer.  I’m blessed to have a wonderful wife, Jessica, and two amazing children, Andrea and Matthew.

I graduated with a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and completed my Clinical Pastoral Education at Banner Thunderbird Hospital.  I was accepted as a Postulant in the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, NM under The Right Reverend Dr. Jeffrey D. Steenson; went on to be ordained a Deacon by The Right Reverend John Guernsey (Province of Uganda); and was ordained to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Western Anglicans by The Right Reverend John Guernsey. 

Ministry Purpose and Vision:
My desire is to see the people of God grow in a deepening faith and passion for Jesus Christ and to equip them to go forth and build the kingdom of God through missions, evangelism, and discipleship.  It is an incredible privilege to serve as a priest here at Christ Church Anglican – I’m humbled and overjoyed.

Hobbies:
Hiking, golf, landscape photography, running, football, and family trips.

Contact:
Fr. David may be reached by email at dstevens@christchurchphoenix.org, or by calling the church office at (602) 955-2040.

The Reverend Deacon Julian Gibb, Curate:

I was born and raised in a small town in the south of England. After graduating with a Business Degree from Brighton University, I went to Oxford, where I completed a diploma in Biblical and Theological Studies, and then onto Vancouver, Canada, where I gained my Master of Divinity.

It was while I was in Oxford that I met and fell in love with Duffy, my wonderful, gregarious American wife, and together we have been blessed with a beautiful daughter.

Ministry Purpose and Vision:
I am currently serving as Curate under the leadership of Fr. Chris, assisting him in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and in reaching out to those in need within our society.

Hobbies:
In my spare time I enjoy mountain walking, playing squash, reading biographies, history and current affairs, spending time with my wife and daughter, and socializing with friends.

Contact:
Julian may be reached by email at jgibb@christchurchphoenix.org, or by calling the church office at (602) 955-2040.