Leadership

Pastors

Sandy Brown

senior Pastor

Sandy and her husband Ed started attending AZ Vineyard Church when it was a new church plant in 1997. She was ordained as the Assistant Pastor in 2014. She and Ed have raised two amazing children and are now enjoying being grandparents. Sandy is gifted with compassion, has a heart for outreach, and is devoted to seeing Jesus heal and bring freedom to broken lives. 

Rod nichols

Executive Pastor

Rod was called into pastoral ministry in 2001. He has served as a church planter, senior pastor, associate pastor, and executive pastor. Prior to God calling him into ministry, Rod was a successful businessman, author, and speaker. His latest book is titled Where Did All the People Go? Rod has been married to his amazing wife, Karen, since 1988. They have five children and are blessed with many grand and great grandchildren. 

Irene Hammerquist

children's Pastor

Irene and her husband, Don, were part of the group that started AZ Vineyard. She has served in many ministries and now is building a children's ministry where they grow in their relationship with the Lord and use the spiritual gifts God has given them.

Kyle and faith hammerquist

Youth Pastors

Kyle and Faith literally grew up at AZ Vineyard Church. They have served in various capacities through the years and now are building a vibrant youth ministry.