Tim is a third-generation pastor who has 13 years of pastoral experience with a doctorate in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on missional and collaborative traits of pastoral leaders. Tim helped unite and mobilize a struggling church to become healthy, start new ministries to diverse people groups, and launch a multi-site ministry approach using home-grown leaders. Tim specializes in innovative thinking with a passion for the convergence of vision & execution. He has experience guiding churches, pastors, and leaders towards achieving their fullest potential through several group consultations and one on one Coaching Opportunities. Tim has been married 16 years to his high school sweetheart - he married way up. Jesus gave them three sweet and delightfully (most of the time) different children. When not mentoring others or reading, you can find Tim on the golf course in sunny Arizona!

Jack is a retired U.S. Army veteran of 22 years, where he served as a musician of the US Army Band and as a certified Master Resiliency Trainer.  In the public sector, he earned a degree in Finance and worked extensively in corporate finance, commercial lending, technology, and small business development.   Jack began his career in executive church leadership 15 years ago.  As an experienced professional, Jack has been asked to teach at several national and district level conferences.  He is an experienced operational church consultant, specializing in church systems & strategy, and is currently enrolled at Kairos University completing his Masters in Christian Leadership.   Jack lives in Mesa, Az with his wonderful wife of 20 years and his teenage son.  He continues to live out his passion for playing music.  Today, you can find him jamming on the drums with the worship team most Sundays at Christ Greenfield’s Gilbert Campus.

Affiliating herself with the church for the first time in 2015, Tania would consider herself a “New Believer”, yet her mentors saw right away her leadership potential and passion for Christ. 4 years later, Tania was asked to join the ULC team. As a self-taught, skilled coordinator, and an adaptive self-starter, Tania has taken on many roles and is always up for a challenge. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Divinity at Kairos University along with a certification in Spiritual Direction and in Biblical Counseling. Married for 15 exciting years, Tania is also a full-time stay-at-home mother to three children ages 14 - 10 years old. When not studying or being driven crazy by her teenager, Tania enjoys reading,  personal development, and spending quality time with her husband.

Renee Bennett joined the ULC team in early 2022 and has served for 25+ years in youth ministry as a DCE and youth leader in the Lutheran church throughout the valley. Renee has been married for 33 years to her husband, Jeff, and they have raised two amazing young men, Devon and Hunter. Renee comes to us with a passion for teaching and leadership development and is ready to fit in wherever God can use her. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Divinity from Kairos and is looking forward to plugging in her teaching skills by developing curriculum for congregations so that they can discover new leaders who develop their spiritual gifts to deploy for God's Kingdom. Renee hosts a podcast and in her spare time, she enjoys boating and camping with her husband and children.

Graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin with his doctorate from Arizona State University in Curriculum and Instruction, Trey’s guidance to the ULC team has been invaluable in terms of professional development and vision casting. He has a passion for marriage, family, and small group ministries. Trey is a mathematics professor at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and is the Director of Family Ministry Development at Christ Greenfield. In addition, he works for Saddleback Church as the Small Group Network Cohort Director assisting each of their worldwide Small Group Regional Leaders with professional development and networking opportunities. He has been married for 33 years to Janell with whom he has successfully raised three young men, two of whom are married. His oldest son, Caleb, is a pastor in Colorado. During his free time, he likes to hike, bike, golf, and check out the latest movies on the big screen.

Rachel is the dedicated Editor of the Unite Leadership Collective, where she channels her exceptional editing prowess into refining blogs, scripts, and our website. Balancing a fulfilling writing career with her role as a devoted wife and mother, Rachel embodies the essence of harmonious work-life integration. With a sharp eye for detail and a background in communication, she meticulously crafts and polishes content that encapsulates the ULC's vision. Rachel's unwavering commitment to fostering effective leadership and community engagement underscores her role. Through her multi-faceted approach to life, Rachel Grack continues to inspire others to strive for excellence in all facets of their lives.