Leadership
Clergy
The Reverend Chase Campbell
Rector
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As a native of Pittsburgh, PA, I enjoy all things black and gold. My wife, Jamie, and I have been married for 15 years. We have three outstanding children: Lydia, Jude, and Rachel. Before going into ministry, I had a career as a commercial carpenter. I felt God’s call to ordained ministry during my carpenter’s apprenticeship. While working full-time as a carpenter, I completed my undergrad studies online through Hobe Sound Bible College. After college, I attended Trinity School for Ministry for my Master of Divinity and Gordon-Conwell for my Master of Theology.
In my free time, when I’m not chasing my kids, I enjoy running, shooting skeet, working on my garden, and reading.
The Reverend John Laffoon
Minister to Youth and Families
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Imagine a simple little country church building in Kentucky and you’ll probably have a good image of where I grew up. From infancy, the church and my family taught me and showed me that Jesus loved me and the whole world. I thank our God for this great kindness and blessing.
The Lord also placed a fantastic youth minister in my life who walked with me spiritually as a Christian teenager. He suggested that I consider studying at Kentucky Christian University, which I did and enjoyed very much. I majored in Middle Grades Education and Biblical Studies.
After college, I taught World History to sixth-graders for one year in Charlotte, North Carolina. I enjoyed teaching, but I discovered an exciting opportunity to serve as a youth minister in central California that I couldn’t resist. I served a wonderful congregation there for three years before the Lord provided me with another life-changing opportunity.
One of my best friends from college, and his wife, moved to Chile as missionaries to unchurched youth in the capital city, Santiago. They invited me to join them, so with the blessing of the California congregation, I packed up and headed south. I served there for three wonderful years before sensing a need and a desire for further theological studies.
In 2013, I began working on a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The thinking, reading, studying, and praying that were required to complete the degree have been of inestimable worth to me. I also became particularly fascinated with Early Church studies (Patristics). Therefore, I stayed one additional year to complete a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Historical Theology.
Now our God has given me this new opportunity to serve here at Christ Church as the Youth and Families Minister. I am so thankful and excited to see how the Holy Spirit works through me as I seek to serve Him and his Church.
Hobbies:
Tennis, pickleball, hiking, reading, basketball, soccer, guitar, piano, board games, running, traveling, language learning, and skateboarding.
The Reverend Bree Snow
Minister of Adult Formation
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I spent the first twenty-two years of my life in the self-titled “small town masquerading as a big city,” Jackson, Tennessee. When I was one week old, I was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. As the Book of Common Prayer states, at that moment I was “sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever.” My life has been defined by this easy yoke.
I graduated from Union University in May 2015, married Charles in June 2015, moved to Phoenix in August 2015, and learned that we were expecting our sweet and gregarious daughter (Nora Rae) in December 2015. I am glad to say that life has slowed considerably since. We began attending Christ Church Anglican shortly after I started seminary in 2017 and were confirmed into the ACNA in April 2018. In 2020, Charles and I welcomed a beautiful boy (David Charles) into our family. By God’s grace, I graduated with my Master of Divinity from Phoenix Seminary in December 2022 and was ordained to the Priesthood in December 2023.
I am so grateful to be formed by the historic rhythms of Anglicanism, the Book of Common Prayer, the community at Christ Church Anglican, and, most importantly, the easy yoke of Christ Jesus.
The Reverend George Miley, Assisting Clergy (non-staff)
It’s a great kindness (risk!) that our Lord trusted me at the young age of 21 to serve as pastor to a small church of the Disciples of Christ denomination during my undergraduate years. After completing a degree in History, I did my postgraduate theological studies at Grace Theological Seminary, and then joined Operation Mobilization (OM) as a missionary.
As part of a gifted team of leaders, my wife Hanna and I were privileged in the 1960s to lay foundations for the work of OM in India, a ministry now comprising several thousand Indian missionaries. In 1971 I became pioneer Director of the OM ship LOGOS, and later her sister ship DOULOS, and for 15 years Hanna and I ministered in some 100 countries (not hard when you live on ships visiting another port every 2-3 weeks!). In 1987, after 20 wonderful years of serving with OM, we founded Antioch Network, now a growing international, ecumenical fellowship of Christian leaders and their ministries.
Hanna is a German Jew, a Holocaust survivor, and we now find ourselves living half the year in the Eifel, her home region of Germany, in a ministry of reconciliation. Having turned Antioch Network over to the next generation of leaders, we are focused on teaching, writing and mentoring those coming after us, and were blessed to see Hanna’s memoir, A Garland for Ashes, published in 2013. We are deeply grateful for Christ Church Anglican–the fellowship of Jesus’ followers into whom we have been grafted and from whom our ministry springs.
I was ordained as an Anglican priest in February of 2013, and am blessed to serve the local church in this church family.
Hobbies:
To relax, I enjoy reading (especially history, often church history), walking in nature, and taking Hanna for afternoon coffee and cake in historic, romantic Eifel cafès. For more about us, visit our website.
The Reverend Mathew Allen, Deacon (non-staff)
I have lived in Arizona since I was 10. I am married to Tina and together we have 5 kiddos and 4 grandkids, all within 5 miles of our home in North Phoenix. I earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering at MIT and ASU. I finally answered the call God placed on my life, and with the affirmation of my Rector and Bishop. I earned my Master of Ministry from St. Michael’s Seminary in San Clemente, CA. I was ordained to the Diaconate in 2001 and served at the Cathedral of Christ the King for the next 15 years, a North Phoenix Church that joined the ACNA in 2010. In 2015 my family became part of the Diocese of Western Anglicans and began our service to Living Faith in Tempe AZ. I served as Deacon and Tina served as Director of Youth Ministry. After 6 years of service, during the ‘terrible COVID shutdown’ and with the permission of the Bishop, we moved our family to CCA, where we have been attending since May 2021. My greatest calling in Christ is to go and make disciples of everyone that the Holy Spirit places in my path, and one of my greatest joys is in serving our Lord.
My hobbies include woodworking, gardening, (always) reading, and keeping up with the family.
Vestry
Christ Church’s Rector or Senior Pastor is assisted in leading the church by a lay leadership board that is elected by the congregation. The Vestry is made up of:
Rector: Fr. Chase Campbell
Rector’s Warden: Michael Hunter
People’s Warden: Brad Holaway
Treasurer: Tina Allen
Chancellor: Jim Craft
Clerk: Genie Street
2024 Vestry
Janet Bootz Jennifer Hinsberger Rick Lundin
Laura Mitchell Debbie Moudy Jonathan Olson
Staff
Jamie Campbell
Interim Children’s Minister
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Having grown up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I never imagined that I would now call Phoenix, Arizona my home! I am a wife and mom of three talented kids. Before transitioning to full time church ministry, I danced professionally and taught for many years.
In my current role, you will find me prepping lessons, playing with kids, and reading to toddlers. Working with children has been a great blessing in my life. Seeing God’s Story through their eyes is truly amazing.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, and relaxing by the pool!
Dawn Hunter
Director of Operations
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My family moved to Arizona when I was very young and I grew up in the neighborhood of the current CCA campus. I attended St. Thomas the Apostle and Xavier College Prep before studying communications at Arizona State University. My 25+ year professional background has been primarily in healthcare marketing research, where I was involved in leadership, and responsible for assisting organizations to make informed strategic decisions to grow their business.
My faith journey truly took flight when I started attending Christ Church Anglican in 2009, with my husband, Michael, and children Bethany and Ethan. CCA is where I found my second home and church family. In 2015, we were called to a new ministry of fostering and adoption, and I paused full-time employment for a season to accommodate new circumstances and life demands. And, in 2018, we were blessed to be officially add our two younger children to our family, Marci and Jackson. And, in December 2023 we welcomed our first grandbaby, Luis.
I am excited to combine my heart for ministry and professional skillset to support the clergy, vestry, and staff to fulfill CCA’s mission and vision and help Christ Church be a place where God is worshiped and served in beauty and truth. When I have free-time, which is rare, I enjoy reading, traveling, drawing, and connecting with friends.
Judy Irish
Administrative Assistant
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I’m a native Arizonan. I grew up in Tempe and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors’s degree in Marketing and Sales Management. I spent over 20 years working in the financial services industry before taking a season off to be a full-time mom and homemaker. My husband, Jeff, and I have two wonderful boys, Devin and Kyle. During my stay-at-home years, I enjoyed doing volunteer work in their schools and as a docent for Phoenix Art Museum. Our family began attending Christ Church when it opened its doors, right in our neighborhood, in 2007. We feel so blessed to be part of this church community.
I see my role as one of support to the clergy, ministries, and staff of CCA, as we seek to expand God’s kingdom in our city.
Hobbies:
I love the outdoors, hiking, biking, taking the dog for walks, watching my boys play baseball, reading, and travel.
Cheryl Timmerman
Bookkeeping
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I was raised in a tiny town in Bolivia, South America, as the youngest of three children and the daughter of Christian missionaries. We moved to Arizona when I was in high school, and, except for my college years at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, I have been in Phoenix ever since. I spent a year at a technical college studying Accounting and Office Administration, then worked in the office side of retail for several years before deciding to stay home as a full-time mom to my two wonderful children, Ellie and Isaac. My husband, Nate, is an Arizona native and is largely responsible for bringing me into the liturgical tradition. I am thoroughly enjoying my new education in the rich history and traditions of this particular branch of the church.
The staff here at Christ Church has been a great blessing to me, and I am grateful for the chance to serve and work together with them.
Hobbies:
I enjoy reading, music, needlework, and connecting with friends over coffee.
Herbert Washington, Interim Choir Director
Herbert Washington is the Harvey K. Smith Artistic Director and alumnus of the Phoenix Boys Choir. Recognized for his dynamic teaching style and his ability to instill a love for the choral arts, he is a frequent choral clinician, conductor, lecturer, and adjudicator for regional festivals, workshops, and conferences around the country. He recently served as Choral Director at Gilbert Christian Schools and Chandler Children’s Choir. While working toward his Dual B.A. in Music and Fine Arts, he was a member of the St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Dr. Anton Armstrong, and directed “Voices of Praise,” the St. Olaf Gospel Choir. Mr. Washington went on to receive an M.M. in Choral Conducting from the University of Arizona. While under the mentorship of Dr. Elizabeth Schauer and Dr. Bruce Chamberlain at UArizona, Washington founded the all-male award winning ensemble, Cat-Call A Cappella before graduating in 2009. Washington is a proud member of the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA), former ACDA Western Division Chair board member (WDACDA), and currently serves as the Repertoire and Resource Chair for Children’s Choirs & Community Youth for the Arizona American Choral Directors Association (AzACDA). Herbert resides in Phoenix with his beloved wife, Yadira, and their sons Elian and Yadian.
Ben Guido, Instrumental Music Minister
I was born and raised in Connecticut and very early developed a love for piano and music. As a homeschooled student, I had plenty of time to devote to music studies and took conservatory classes in music theory and composition as a teenager, earning first place in a national music theory competition in high school. I graduated with a B.A. in classical liberal arts from Patrick Henry College and then earned an M.A. in philosophy from Baylor University, almost completing a doctorate before changing career directions in life to move to Arizona (where my wife’s family is) and center my focus on my home and family while my kids are young. My wife Stephanie is a Phoenix valley native, but our daughter is a Virginian and our son a Texan. Thankfully, we are heat tolerant.
Wherever I have lived, I have always found opportunities to serve in my local church as a pianist and/or to assist with the music ministry in further ways. Music has ever been a unique joy to me and a source of transcendence in a way that I struggle to convey in words. I am deeply grateful to be able to serve at CCA where I can sing theologically rich songs, both old and new, set to beautiful music.
Beyond music, language remains one of my central interests and pursuits, primarily through the philosophy of language, literature and linguistics, and language-based humor. I am an avid reader, Tolkien enthusiast, and maker of niche humorous art. I enjoy cooking, DIY projects, cinema, tabletop gaming, college football/basketball, and learning of all kinds.
In relationships, I increasingly find myself led to encourage Christians to be people of charity and compassion and to seek the blessing and vitality of mental and emotional health through the work and power of the Spirit.
William Mattison, Organist
Excited to join the music team at Christ Church Anglican, William “Billy” Mattison brings extensive musical experiences to the Biltmore area of Phoenix. Mattison earned his Master’s degree in Sacred Music from the University of Notre Dame in Choral Conducting and studied organ with Dr. Paul Walker. He also earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Music and Music Education from Westminster Choir College of Rider University with postgraduate studies in choral conducting at the University of Arizona. Over the last twenty years, William has served Roman Catholic parishes in song throughout the United States as Director of Liturgical Music and accompanist including the Dioceses of Scranton, Metuchen, Trenton, Kalamazoo, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Tucson, Phoenix, and the Archdioceses of Washington, D.C. and New York. Billy would like to thank the congregation of Christ Church Anglican for their support and engagement in weekly liturgies. He looks forward to being a continued ambassador of transcendent music to uplift hearts, minds, and souls.