Our Lead Pastor is Pastor Brenton Franks.  He felt a call to ministry as a young man and began to pursue his call from God in High School.  Pastor Brenton first attended college at Evangel College (now Evangel University) in Springfield, Missouri where he majored in Communications.  He began his ministerial studies through Berean College and was first credentialed with the Assemblies of God in 1987.  Pastor Brenton transferred from Evangel College and completed his B.A. in Communications from the University of New Mexico. He also continued his ministerial training with Berean College and was Licensed by the Assemblies of God in 1989 and was Ordained in 1992.

 

Pastor Brenton Franks came on staff working for his father, our Founding Pastor Raymond Franks, in 1990 as the Outreach Pastor.  Soon after, he assumed the responsibilities of Youth Pastor as well.  Pastor Brenton and his wife Ruth grew the youth ministry that they lead for 2 1/2 years.  At the same time, He was the General Manager of KAZQ TV-32 television working in areas of program development, underwriting, and management from 1990 until 2005.  After a few years, he would assume the role of Associate Pastor. In 1998, Pastor Brenton was elected to follow our Founding Pastor, Raymond Franks, at his departure or retirement. Pastor Brenton and Pastor Ray worked side by side in leadership and preaching responsibilities until Pastor Ray retired in December, 2005.