OUR PASTOR:
Eric Jones is the Founding and Senior Pastor of Evident Life Church in Gilbert, Arizona. Driven by his zeal for the Lord, Eric is passionate about sharing God’s Word and lifting up the name of Jesus both inside and outside the church.
Eric attended Baylor University and received his BBA. It was here where he met his incredible wife – Velvet. After receiving his Masters Degree from University of Texas in Arlington, he moved to Velvet’s home state of Arizona. Eric enjoyed a rewarding career in information technology and also real estate. However, after God grabbed hold of him in a big way, resulting in breakthrough, a passion for his truth, and a desire to see him glorified in all things, Eric answered the call of full-time ministry.
In addition to his leadership in the local church, Eric is always heavily engaged with the community serving as Co-Chairman for US Congressman Biggs’ Faith Council, member of the 2017 Arizona House of Representatives Delegation to Mexico, the 2019 Arizona House of Representatives Trade Delegation to Israel, board member of AZCEND, member of the Arizona Peace Office Employment Committee, member of the Gilbert Chief of Police Hiring Panel, participant in the Mayor’s Faith Group Summit, and a graduate of Gilbert Leadership Class 23. Furthermore, Eric is also actively involved in planting churches and encouraging Christian growth in Ghana Africa through partnership with local pastors and churches.
Eric’s heart for Jesus, for Truth, for changed lives, and for cultural impact are very evident as he ministers and lives life. Eric and his wife, Velvet, have been married for 32 years and are blessed with one daughter and three sons. Eric holds a Masters in Theology degree from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. – eric@evidentlife.org.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM:
- Phil Klein – Associate Pastor & Elder – philk@evidentlife.org
- Tim Brooks – Associate Pastor of Worship & Prayer – tim@evidentlife.org
- Benji Gedlu – Youth & Young Adults Pastor – benji@evidentlife.org
- Kelly Gleizier – KidsLife Minister & Church Admin – kelly@evidentlife.org
- Ben Jones – Worship Minister – ben@evidentlife.org
- Jeff Newton – Care Pastor – care@evidentlife.org
- Jose & Elizabeth Cruz – Pastor, Iglesia Vida Evidente – elizcruz2003@yahoo.com
- Jim Berry – Board of Directors & Elder
- Jeremy Cioara – Board of Directors
- Gary Kinnaman – Board of Directors
- Tom Lewis – Board of Directors
- Don Shrein – Board of Directors & Elder
- Brad Jarrett – Elder
- Shawn Donaldson – Minister of Outreach – shawn@evidentlife.org
- Peggy Donaldson – Minister to Women – herlife@evidentlife.org
- Angie Klein – Minister to Women – herlife@evidentlife.org
- Cody Knudson – Minister to Men – menslife@evidentlife.org
- Matt Dickerson – Minister to Men – menslife@evidentlife.org
- Phil & Angie Klein – Ministers of Married Life – marriage@evidentlife.org