I was born and raised in Indiana, until I moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 2004. There I attended and graduated from Johnson University with a degree in Youth Ministry/Preaching. After graduating I took a position as a student pastor in the Knoxville, TN area, and was there for ten years. Then a few years ago, God began to give my wife and I a great burden for those who do not yet know the Jesus of the Bible, in the greater Salt Lake City area...
“Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant”
Matthew 20:26
Our Pastor
Our Team
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Kyle Gunther
After visiting Salt Lake City, Kyle and his wife Rebekah committed to helping others see a grander and deeper picture of the Biblical Jesus...
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Kristin Duvall
A few years ago God laid a heavy burden on her families heart to move to Salt Lake City and help plant a church in an area where Jesus Christ is not yet known...
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TJ Witham
In 2015, God placed the people of Salt Lake City on the hearts of TJ and his wife Danielle. TJ is excited to live and serve amongst those in the Greater Salt Lake City area...
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Danielle Witham
After much praying and seeking the Lord, Danielle and her husband felt called to move out west to help start Awaken City Church...
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Todd Richardson
God began the process of moving Todd and his family out to Utah a little over two years ago and after much prayer, confirmation from others and two trips to visit the area, they have made the decision to move out...
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Rebekah Gunther
Rebekah has a heart for making the Gospel and Grace of Jesus Christ known to whomever she is connecting with and is excited about this next adventure of life in Salt Lake City...
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Heather Richardson
God began the process of moving Heather and her family out to Utah a little over two years ago and after much prayer, confirmation from others and two trips to visit the area, they have made the decision to move out...
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De’Ann Shields
I am looking forward to being a part of Awaken City Church team and being a part of helping other's hear the truth about Christ and His word...