![]() Lead Pastor Terry R Baughman assumed the lead pastor role for LifeChurch in June of 2009. He and his wife, Gayla, relocated from Stockton, California, where they served on the staff of Christian Life College. He served the college for six years as Executive Vice President and as a faculty member for 19 years. Baughman has been active in Christian ministry since 1976 and has served as a traveling evangelist, assistant pastor, church planter, senior pastor, and as a college instructor. He also served as Administrative Dean for the Arizona School of Ministry from 2012-2016. He has ministered in eight countries and written a number of ministry related books (CLICK HERE). More biographical information available at trbaughman.com.
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![]() Pastor Emeritus
Robert and Elaine Bibb retired in May of 2009 from active pastoral ministry but continue to serve as an honorary pastor. His full life of ministry includes pastoring churches in Pocatello, Idaho, Phoenix and Gilbert, AZ. He led a family musical band for seven years across the southern and western states and in British Columbia, Canada. Their ministry of music is available on iTunes and Amazon Music. Search for the "Bible Singing Bibb Family." Click to visit on Facebook. |
![]() Women's Ministries Pastor & Worship Pastor
Gayla Baughman is the wife of our Lead Pastor and serves as the Women’s Ministries Pastor as well as the administrative worship pastor. She has been active in ministry since before their marriage in 1979. She toured with her family, “The Bible Singing Bibb Family,” writing songs and recording four albums with them. She directs the music department, oversees various activities of the church, teaches home Bible studies and provides wise counsel to those who seek direction. The author of several books (click here), she regularly teaches and speaks, sharing from her years of ministry to help others. More about her ministry is available at ChristianSocialGraces.com |
![]() Associate Pastor
Justin Hutchinson has served in numerous areas of responsibility at LifeChurch. He currently assists leadership in accomplishing their goals of ministry. A graduate of Arizona School of Ministry he and his wife MiKayla are dedicated to serving the faith community. Mikayla Hutchinson is the Minister of Music directing LifePraise, our worship team, where they both sing and he plays drums. They are also active in planing the worship sets for a monthly student event "Praise 'N Games" for all students ages 11 and up. Justin also coordinates our community Pop-UP Worship Events held in various homes in the East Valley. |
STUDENT MINISTRY TEAM

Children's Ministry Directors
Russ & Michelle Walters are the Children’s Ministry directors for LifeChurch. They have worked with children and youth in their years of church ministry in Arizona and in Oregon.
At LifeChurch Russ & Shelley head up the LifeKIDZ student group which emphasizes ministry to the children 8-10 years old and the LifeKIDZ's Fun Church for ages 3-10. They are passionate about kid’s ministry and Christian education.
Russ & Michelle Walters are the Children’s Ministry directors for LifeChurch. They have worked with children and youth in their years of church ministry in Arizona and in Oregon.
At LifeChurch Russ & Shelley head up the LifeKIDZ student group which emphasizes ministry to the children 8-10 years old and the LifeKIDZ's Fun Church for ages 3-10. They are passionate about kid’s ministry and Christian education.
CONNECTIONS TEAM
MINISTRY TEAM

Spanish Ministries - Frank Martinez is a bilingual preacher and has taught Spanish Bible Studies and provided interpretation for some of our bilingual ministry sessions. We are developing the personnel and demonstrating our desire to reach out to the Spanish speaking community around us.
Other Ministries of LifeChurch
Practical Ministry of Helps through our Service Teams - Vince Nguyen
LifePraise - Worship Team - Gayla Baughman & MiKayla Hutchinson (click HERE)
LifeKIDZ Children's Choir
Praise N Games Band - Jeremiah Vigil & MiKayla Hutchinson
Enriching Family Life Conferences - Frank Martinez
CLEAR WORD CONFERENCE - Terry R Baughman (click HERE)
Practical Ministry of Helps through our Service Teams - Vince Nguyen
LifePraise - Worship Team - Gayla Baughman & MiKayla Hutchinson (click HERE)
LifeKIDZ Children's Choir
Praise N Games Band - Jeremiah Vigil & MiKayla Hutchinson
Enriching Family Life Conferences - Frank Martinez
CLEAR WORD CONFERENCE - Terry R Baughman (click HERE)