Leadership
The Apostle Peter on church leadership:
So I exhort the elders among you... shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight... not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. ... Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. –1 Peter 1:1-5
The image the Bible uses for leadership over the local church is one of humility and being subject to one another. It’s a model of leadership that involves exercising oversight, patiently guiding, and being an example, not seeking to be dominant or controlling.
Leadership at Camelback Bible Church is divided into three categories: Pastors, Ministry Directors, and Elders.
Pastors
The word “pastor” means “shepherd”. Learn more about the Pastors who shepherd us, as well those who lead and direct major ministries.
Tim Savage – Senior Pastor
Ron Elwardt – Pastor of Adults and Family Life
Jason Doughty – Pastor of Children’s Discipleship
James Hoxworth – Pastor of Outreach and Youth
Ministry Directors
Don Swierenga – Director of Ministry Development
Guy Whatley – Director of Music and Worship
Jeanne Bookhout – Administrator of Camelback Christian School
Elders
An elder is someone whose faith is mature enough to guide others.
» Learn more about our elders.
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. –Acts 20:28
