Staff

Lead Pastor- Tim Jacobs    

Pastor Tim is passionate about helping people understand the grace of God – especially those who have felt far away from him. Through his preaching, leadership, and conversations with skeptics and those who have given up on “religion,” he has made it his life’s purpose to tell as many people as possible the Good News of God’s grace through Jesus Christ.

In addition to being the Lead Pastor of Compass Church, Pastor Tim has traveled to Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, preaching the Gospel to any who will listen. He is also a frequent presenter at training seminars for church planting and leadership across the United States.

Pastor Tim’s real love is being a husband and father. He married the love of his life, Judi, in 1998, and they have three school-age children: Ryan, Cambria, and Madison.

Education has been a big part of his life. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University in 1996, a Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology in 2002, and a Doctor of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2011.

He loves running in his Vibram Five Finger shoes, riding his road bike, going to the gym with Judi, and playing guitar.

Student and Children's Ministries Pastor- Mike Szoradi   

Mike's heart is for the Kingdom of God. As such, he loves proclaiming the Kingdom of God to children of all ages and then discipling them to go out and do the same. Along with working with teens for many years and LOVING every second of it, he has a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministries with a Minor in Youth Ministry from Arizona Christian University. Mike is married to his loving and supportive wife Ginger who has served alongside him in Student Ministries for many years. He and Ginger also have the privilege of being parents to thier two fun and crazy kids Lexi and Isaac.

Worship Pastor- Gable Legaspi    

Gable Legaspi has been involved in Worship Ministry since 1998. He has held Worship Leader positions at New Life Community Church, Phoenix Light and Life, and ACU (formerly known as Southwestern College). Gabe is also currently involved in a band known as Would-Be Airman. Gabe studied at ACU for a Christian Ministry Degree. Gabe's passion is to help those around him to engage with their creator. He enjoys all facets of ministry whether vocational or as part of his lifestyle. He has been happily married since December of 2006, and he loves making his daughter Paislee giggle.

Campus Pastor, Surprise Campus - Brad Hixon   

Brad is very excited about the launch of our new campus in Surprise, and the opportunity to reach a new community with the message of Jesus Christ. He is looking forward to being involved in the community and developing loving relationships with our new neighbors. Brad is passionate about reaching people who have lost hope and are in need of a Savior. Brad received a B.S. from California State University and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at Phoenix Seminary.  He has been married to his beautiful wife Nicole since 2003, and they have been blessed with a wonderful daughter Abigail.

Bookkeeper- Susan Johnson  

Susan and her family have been attending Compass since 2006, and she joined the staff in 2009.  Married since 1985, she and her husband, Scott, have two children, Alicia and Adam, who continually delight and amaze them.

Director of Children's Ministry- Gay Hudec  

Gay Hudec has been the director of Kid Quest since 2001. She has been married to her wonderful husband Nick since 1993. Watching children grow and come to know Jesus is her passion.

Director of City Reach- John Rineer  

John, along with his wife Kim, lead City Reach, the local outreach of Compass. They have been married since 1990. They have one daughter Alicia who attends and is in ministry at Arizona State University. John is able to preach the gospel weekly at Perryville Prison with our prison ministry.

Facilities Manager- Glen McKinney   

Glen and his family came to Compass in October of 2011 after following God from Surprise to Indiana and back in an amazing adventure in ministry over the past three years.  The overall atmosphere of a church is a critical part of ministry and worship.  It is Glen's passion to maintain, not only the mechanical aspects of the facilities, but also ensure a worshipful atmosphere for those in God's family and especially for those who are looking for God's truth for the first time.  If it has to do with creativity, or working with your hands at all...email Glen!