Pastor Jathan Gerdes, Lead Pastor, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a dark navy button-up shirt.
Julie Gerdes, Executive Assistant, smiling in a studio portrait wearing an olive green blouse.

Jathan and Julie moved to Arizona in 1998 to help plant a church. They began pastoring in Maricopa in 2010 and Propel was planted in 2017, where Jathan serves as Lead Pastor. Jathan grew up a musician and loves music and leadership. Julie loves to read and organize events. As a family, they enjoy watching football. They have three boys: Jared, Jordan, and Justin. Yes, all J’s!

Pastor Jathan and Julie possess a heart and passion to help people find Jesus and to transform culture as the Church.

Jathan & Julie Gerdes

Lead Pastor & Executive Assistant

Pastor Jordan Gerdes, Associate Pastor, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a light blue polo shirt.

Jordan Gerdes

Associate Pastor

Pastor Sean Kelly, Creative Pastor, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a light textured button-up shirt.

Sean Kelly

Creative Pastor

Josh Grubbs, YTH Pastor, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a black shirt.

Josh Grubbs

YTH Pastor

Jocelyn Bonilla, WRSHP Leader, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a dark blouse and glasses.

Jocelyn Bonilla

WRSHP Leader

Cheryl Kelly, Social Media Coordinator, seated in a studio portrait wearing a black blouse.

Cheryl Kelly

Social Media Coordinator

Emily Grubbs, YTH Coordinator, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a mauve blouse.

Emily Grubbs

YTH Coordinator

“Amber Bond, Kids Director, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a bright pink shirt.

Amber Bond

Kids Director

Josie Vargas, Associate Kids Director, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a black sleeveless top.

Josie Vargas

Associate Kids Director

Julie Hartman, Early Childhood Coordinator, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a light blue blouse.

Julie Hartman

Early Childhoood Coordinator

Craig Merrill, Bookkeeper, smiling in a studio portrait wearing a blue button-up shirt.

Craig Merrill

Bookkeeper