Pastor Tony began his ministry at Spirit of Hope in January, 2019. Coming to us from Garden Grove, California, he has long had a desire to live and work in Arizona.

Pastor Tony received his Masters of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA in 2000 and his Bachelor of Science degree in 1996 in Organizational Development from Colorado Christian University in Golden Colorado. He was ordained in 2000 and has served in three congregations prior to arriving in Mesa, Arizona. Pastor Tony continues to love learning and has earned numerous certifications and accreditations.

Pastor Tony is an outgoing and friendly leader, who always has a smile on his face.

He has two daughters, a grandson and a granddaughter.