The chairs at Summit Ridge Community Church were full on the morning of Sunday, April 12, but the atmosphere felt more like a family reunion than a formal service. We gathered in Tucson to witness a transition years in the making: the commissioning of Jesse Spencer as...
On Sunday, March 1st, at Haven Community Church (Tucson, Arizona), we had the gift of welcoming Pastor Dan Acker to lead and preach. Dan serves as our West Regional Resource Coordinator with The Brethren Church. He has been a steady mentor and trusted voice for Haven...
The Brethren Church is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Acker as our Coordinator of Vitality. Dan began his work in this new role on Monday, March 9, 2026. For nearly two decades, Dan has been a pastor at Summit Ridge Community Church in Tucson, Arizona. As...
On Saturday, January 31st, the spirit of partnership was on full display as Haven Community Church and Summit Ridge Community Church (both in Tucson, Arizona) joined forces for a massive collaborative workday. Nearly 40 volunteers from both congregations rolled up...
Recently, Roger Stogsdill, outgoing pastor of Tucson First Brethren Church, sat down to interview Josh Buck, incoming pastor, to discuss the transition process of leadership and church replanting. During the interview Pastor Josh shares: 📚 The three distinct...
In a powerful display of community and compassion, Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) and Summit Ridge Community Church recently joined forces to bolster Intended Hope Ministry in Benson, Arizona. For two weeks in May, dedicated volunteers from the Arizona Unit of MDS...
Summit Ridge Community Church Commissions New Leaders, Emphasizing a Servant's Heart Pastor and author Harold Warner shared the following insight, “The true character of ministry is a servant's heart.” It is in this spirit that Summit Ridge Community Church (Tucson,...
A Legacy of Faith and a New Chapter: First Brethren Church Celebrates Pastor Roger Stogsdill's Retirement and Welcomes New Leadership On Sunday, March 30th, a significant chapter closed and a new one began at First Brethren Church in Tucson, Arizona. Longtime pastor...
Joyful Celebration as Pasadena Centro Crista Welcomes Daniela Escobar Through Baptism Pasadena Centro Crista was filled with joy on Sunday, April 6th, as the church celebrated the baptism of Daniela Escobar. This special occasion marked a significant step in Daniela's...
In mid-January, a team from Summit Ridge Community Church (Tucson, AZ) consisting of Randall Hartman, Tom Oberin, Bryan Bentz, and Dan Acker traveled to Spokane, Washington, to assist in the recovery efforts following the devastating summer 2023 wildfires. Partnering...