Leadership
Jason Hansen
Lead Pastor, Elder
Jason is the lead pastor at Anchor and has been in ministry since 2009, with a strong vision for the gospel to be spread in Gilbert. Jason and his wife Tiffany have four kids and love going to Pinetop. In his spare time, Jason writes songs and roots for the Arizona Cardinals and Michigan Wolverines.
Chris Amaro
Associate Pastor, Youth
Chris and his wife Ruthie have four daughters and are passionate about investing in the lives of teens. Chris has worked in pastoral ministry and community outreach for several years, and loves a good pick-up game of basketball.
Aaron Habegger
Elder
Aaron is a non-staff elder and has been in pastoral ministry since 2015. He and his wife Cara have a teenage daughter; they love traveling, reading... and also spreadsheets. Aaron has worked in benefits consulting and finance and serves Anchor by overseeing our budget and planning.
Tyler Jenner
Elder
Tyler is a non-staff elder and serves the church with his wife Lindsay: they have four busy kids (including a new baby!) and love being outside and investing in people. Prior to serving at Anchor Church, Tyler was a youth pastor and now works in corporate operations.
Julie Holzer
Staff, Worship
Julie is a stylist and loves music and leading the church to worship God in song (check out her Anchor Spotify list). She has two adult sons, and you'll often find Julie and her husband Ben on the pickleball court.
Ben Holzer
Staff, Sunday Administration
Ben has served Gilbert as a teacher and coach for many years, and enjoys playing and watching soccer with his family.
Cara Habegger
Staff, Guest Services
Cara works in financial services marketing and enjoys writing, art, and movie nights at home with her daughter and husband Aaron.