Our Story
Founded by Pastors Rowdy & Ashli Van Horn
Pastors Rowdy and Ashli Van Horn have served in full-time ministry for over three decades. Before planting Jesus People Church, they spent 11 years traveling as revivalists across the United States and internationally through Europe, Southeast Asia, and Kenya.
After years of traveling in ministry, God called them to pioneer a Spirit-filled, Bible-believing church in their hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona — a church centered on Jesus, rooted in the Word, alive in worship, and open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.
Together, Pastors Rowdy and Ashli carry a heart to build more than a Sunday service. Their desire is to help build a genuine church family where people encounter God, experience healing, grow in truth, walk in community, and become more like Jesus.
Along with their three children, they invite you to experience Jesus People Church: a Spirit-filled, Bible-rooted church family where people from every walk of life can find a place to worship, grow, serve, and belong.
Meet the Team
James and Dawn Vawter
Youth and Children's Pastors
When you meet James and Dawn, you immediately feel like you're more loved and you're more fun than you were before! They moved their family from South Carolina to be a part of what God is doing at JPC. They always bring laughter and are passionate about equipping this generation to shape the world with the anointing of God. James and Dawn have a heart to serve and transform this community. They have 3 children and now love the Arizona heat!
Sofie Van Horn
Worship Leader and Nursery Director
Sofie has music, leadership and ministry in her blood--she was traveling in music ministry even before she was born! Sofie started singing in the Jesus People "choir" when she was eight. She has enjoyed serving as a children's teacher and youth mentor for many years and pursued trainings in prophetic ministry and team leadership. Now that she has completed a Music Ministry, Bible, and Leadership Certification at Hillsong in Australia, we are thankful she has come back to release her joy and spirit for worship for Sunday services! She is also the director of the ministry to the youngest souls at JPC, overseeing the Nursery Ministry.
Jo Ann and Adam Hoffman
City Groups and Marriage Ministry Leaders
Adam and Jo Ann Hoffmann are deeply passionate about what God has done and is doing in their lives and in the community. After a Newlywed class had such a positive impact on their marriage 8 years ago, God gave them a heart to serve and build up marriages. Adam and Jo Ann are fun and powerful encouragers who empower the importance, value, love and hope in community and marriage with Christ at the center.
Bob and Camille Davis
Campus Pastor and Bookkeeping
Bob and Camille Davis have been a steadfast part of JPC for 12 years. Bringing their history in ministry and love for God's House and great care for stewardship, Bob oversees the needs of the campus property, and together they meticulously manage bookkeeping. Camille also ignites our weekly Prayer Team that covers all the prayer requests and needs of the church. They lend strength, faithfulness, and a passion for a move of God to the family at Jesus People Church!
Saint Van Horn
Men's Ministry Leader
Saint has a great gift of encouragement, prophesy and discernment. He lends his strengths and exuberance and links arms with our men to lead our weekly Men's Huddle and monthly gatherings.
Gina Feilbach
Worship Coordinator
Gina has been leading and singing for God for many years in many different and creative ways. You will see her joy, freedom and delight in worship! Gina has a beautiful gift for connecting people, and making sure every person she meets knows they are important and loved. She brings her freedom in worship to serve and coordinate the Jesus People Church worship team. Gina is also gifted in teaching and prayer. She serves on our Altar Prayer Team and as a City Group Leader.
Core Values
Biblical Authority
We Believe God has spoken to us through the Scriptures. Therefore, the Bible is our ultimate authority.
Intimacy with God
We believe God desires an intimate relationship with every believer. Through prayer, meditation, worship, and Bible study, we can pursue and achieve a real and intimate relationship with God.
Relevant Environments
We believe our role is to create environments that are conducive to the work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of people. A relevant environment combined with competent leadership will allow us to connect with our audience.
Relational Evangelism
We believe that all believers have the responsibility of carrying out the great commission in their sphere of influence. We pursue this through our “Invest & Invite” strategy.
Real Community
We believe accountability, care, and a sense of belonging are critical to balance and progress in our spiritual journey. These three things are best achieved within the context of a small group of like-minded, relationally-connected believers.
Strategic Service
As gifted members of the body of Christ, each believer is responsible for exercising his or her gifts in tandem with other members of the body. It is not enough to exercise spiritual gifts. Maximum impact is contingent upon a coordinated, strategic exercise of gifts in the body.
Intentional Apprenticing
We believe that every believer is responsible for passing along to others the knowledge, skills, and opportunities for service that God, through others entrusted to them.
