Elders
Christian was born in Phoenix and grew up just a few miles from where Stone Creek is located. After graduating from the University of Arizona, he worked as an Account Executive for a radio station in Phoenix, for four years. Christian says, “I was beginning to get the things I always thought I had wanted. But, I was only experiencing moments of “happiness.” When I was alone with my thoughts I wasn’t content. When I heard that Jesus could give me joy and peace regardless of my circumstances, I accepted Him as my savior and I immediately started living for Him.” Christian got very involved in his church, where he met his wife, Angie. They were both small group leaders and met at a training meeting. Christian and Angie have been married since 1999 and they have three sons.
Christian first entered vocational ministry with Young Life. Then he was a pastoral intern at Scottsdale Bible Church. After graduating with his Masters of Divinity in Biblical Communication from Phoenix Seminary, he joined the staff here at Stone Creek. He says, “Of all the churches I looked at, Stone Creek just had that something special. The people were friendly and real. It felt like God was at work in this church and I could see it in the people’s lives. No church is perfect, but there is no place I’d rather be.”
Christian enjoys snorkeling, tennis, rock climbing, snow boarding, and just about any other outdoors activity. He loves spending time with his wife and his boys. One of his favorite activities, is to have meaningful conversations, with God, Angie, his friends, and anyone who will get deep.
Trevor Schalow, Minister of Students & Worship Services
Trevor was born and raised in Show Low, Arizona. He grew up with two brothers who taught him how to have fun and with parents who exemplified Jesus Christ to him so well. At a young age, he had a strong calling to enter into vocational ministry—specifically youth and music ministry. In college, Trevor attended Arizona Christian University (formerly Southwestern College) to pursue God’s calling, and graduated in 2011 with a Major in Christian Ministries with a minor in Youth Ministry. It was there where he met his wife Danielle. After graduation, they were married on June 4, 2011.
Trevor has a strong passion to teach teenagers and youth the truth (John 14:6) and help equip them for anything that comes their way. Trevor says, “There’s such a church attendance drop-off rate in college. I believe this is due to the fact that many students during junior high and high school are baby-fed the Bible in youth groups. They aren’t prepared to defend their faith to their college professor that challenges their belief in God.” Trevor wants to challenge students to not only have a passionate and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, but to also critically think and defend their faith.
On an average day you’d probably find Trevor hanging out with his wonderful wife, drinking Starbucks with a friend, studying the Bible, listening to and playing music, and playing or watching sports—particularly baseball.
Anne Forseth, Minister of KidZone
