Meet the team.
Our pastors love the Lord, the Word of God, and the community in and around Center Church.
Shepherds of the flock
Rich Richardson
Rich has been the lead pastor at Center Church for over two decades. Born and raised in the Southwest, he received his bachelor's degree from ASU, attended the Sovereign Grace Churches Pastors College, and holds a Master of Divinity from Phoenix Seminary. Rich has primary responsibility for overseeing vision, preaching, and leadership of the pastoral team. In his spare time he enjoys reading, bike riding, and vibrant conversation over tacos. Rich is married to Tiffany and they have 4 children.
Steve Tong
Steve serves the church full time as the Building Operations Manager. He is also an ordained elder and supports the counseling ministry. Steve spent the first three decades of his career in the marketplace working for Southwest Airlines before transitioning to the church office. Steve is married to Marian and they have 4 adult children. He enjoys camping, eating BBQ, and spending time with any of his 7 grandchildren.
Frank Lundy
Frank was born in upstate New York, raised in Saint Louis, and now joyfully calls Arizona home. He has been a member of Center Church since 2014 and graduated from the Sovereign Grace Pastors College in 2023. In addition to general pastoral duties, he oversees Children and Youth ministries. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity at Phoenix Seminary, and enjoys spending free time with his wife, Jessica, and their two kids.
We don't do this alone
Our staff is instrumental in carrying out the mission and values of our church.
Nicole Kruger
Finance Admin
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