East Valley Church Ministry

We are so richly blessed to have a ministry team that is passionate, dedicated and ready to see what God has in store for the local church of Apache Junction. Each and every team member puts their heart and soul in whatever they do and you will not find a more loving and caring group of ministers.

Pastor Nathan & Debbie Akers

Bro. & Sis. Akers is the driving force behind all our passion and desire to see this city of Apache Junction filled with the Holy Ghost! Being pastors of the east valley for over 24 years, God has truly blessed their ministry and found favor with The Lighthouse Church UPC. Their loving christian spirit & leadership makes them the best pastors any church could ask for. To read more about them, please visit the Pastor’s page.

Reverend James & Vergie Caldwell

Between starting 3 successful churches around the world, over 50 years of pastoral experience and many souls saved under their ministry Bro. & Sis. Caldwell have lead a wonderful ministry and have felt lead of the Lord to continue that on-going ministry here at The Lighthouse Church – we couldn’t be more thrilled. Both stay very active in ministering, teaching, singing and alter working – both are a true asset to the TLC ministry.

Reverend Russell & Ruth Dodson

After successfully starting and building an new church in Missouri, pastoring for over X years and being directly involved with ministry since 19XX, Bro. & Sis. Dodson have felt lead of the Lord to make The Lighthouse Church of Apache Junction their new home and we are very honored to have them. The Dodson’s are constantly involved in ministering, singing and ministering of the harmonica

Reverend David & Sherri Strader

Being new to ministry Bro. David & Sis. Sherri are eager to learn, develop and grow under the leadership of Pastor Akers. Starting at a young age of 12 years old, Bro. Strader started his ministry under Rev. James H. Caldwell in North Carolina -  to continue on, with his wife, to Arizona in 2008 where they have served as Youth Leaders for the past 2 years. To read more about their passion visit the youth group page.

Reverend Kirby & Mark Parker

While pastoring in Gridley, California Bro. Kirby Parker and his wife were appointed as UPCI Missionaries to Malta during the 2000 General Conference and arrived in Malta in May 2002. Since then they have expanded their outreach to include North African countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. When in the United States the Parkers consider TLC their home church and are key to our success while supporting us in prayer.