Sun Lakes Community Church is led by an enthusiastic group of staff and volunteers.
OUR Staff
Pastor Mitch McDonald
Pastor Mitch has been the Pastor at Sun Lakes Community Church since May 2019.
Since completing his education at Columbia Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and other institutions, Pastor Mitch has served twelve different congregations, as either Pastor or Transitional Pastor. He has traveled widely in international missions ministry with the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention. He has ministered widely in various opportunities throughout the Southern Baptist Convention, but when asked says, "I am not primarily a Baptist - I am a born-again Christian."
Pastor Mitch and his wife, Mona, were both raised in Chandler. Mona serves as a Vice President at Arizona Baptist Children's Services over Pursue Life Adult Ministries. Both Mitch and Mona have been extensively involved in ministry with seniors - including taking groups of seniors on ministry cruises and other outreach activities. Mitch says, "We've found that seniors, especially, like to do something that is important."
The McDonalds have four adult children who each known Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord: Michael, Bradley, Jessica and Christina.
Pastor Mitch has been the Pastor at Sun Lakes Community Church since May 2019.
Since completing his education at Columbia Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and other institutions, Pastor Mitch has served twelve different congregations, as either Pastor or Transitional Pastor. He has traveled widely in international missions ministry with the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention. He has ministered widely in various opportunities throughout the Southern Baptist Convention, but when asked says, "I am not primarily a Baptist - I am a born-again Christian."
Pastor Mitch and his wife, Mona, were both raised in Chandler. Mona serves as a Vice President at Arizona Baptist Children's Services over Pursue Life Adult Ministries. Both Mitch and Mona have been extensively involved in ministry with seniors - including taking groups of seniors on ministry cruises and other outreach activities. Mitch says, "We've found that seniors, especially, like to do something that is important."
The McDonalds have four adult children who each known Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord: Michael, Bradley, Jessica and Christina.
Tracy Newcomb
Tracy has been the Church Ministry & Finance Administrator at Sun Lakes Community Church since January 2020.
She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors of Science in Education and from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Tracy grew up in Yuma and taught second grade for 7 years before serving full-time as a Children's Minister there for 10 years. She then served as the Administrator of a church in Yuma for 5 years before coming to Sun Lakes.
Tracy has been the Church Ministry & Finance Administrator at Sun Lakes Community Church since January 2020.
She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors of Science in Education and from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Tracy grew up in Yuma and taught second grade for 7 years before serving full-time as a Children's Minister there for 10 years. She then served as the Administrator of a church in Yuma for 5 years before coming to Sun Lakes.
Linda Yarbrough
Linda has been the Director of Music Ministry at Sun Lakes Community Church since September of 2017.
Prior to coming to Sun Lakes, Linda has lead worship at churches in Chandler and taught music at Valley Christian High School and other local Christian schools.
She is married to Steve and they have 3 adult sons (Scott, Ryan, and Brad) who are married, and have eight grandchildren.
Linda has been the Director of Music Ministry at Sun Lakes Community Church since September of 2017.
Prior to coming to Sun Lakes, Linda has lead worship at churches in Chandler and taught music at Valley Christian High School and other local Christian schools.
She is married to Steve and they have 3 adult sons (Scott, Ryan, and Brad) who are married, and have eight grandchildren.
Jan Swan
Jan is the Organist at Sun Lakes Community Church.
Jan is the Organist at Sun Lakes Community Church.
church council
The Church Council works closely with the Pastor and staff to make necessary policy decisions. Each year they present a budget tot eh congregation for their approval.
Pastor: Mitch McDonald
Council Chairperson: Dennis Rix
Council Secretary: Tracy Newcomb
Treasurer: Marilyn Marian
Deacon Rep: Judi Brown
Missions Rep: Ernestine McGhee
Chapel Board Rep: Bill Townsend
Outreach Director: Steve Whitson
Member At Large: Steve Yarbrough
Pastor: Mitch McDonald
Council Chairperson: Dennis Rix
Council Secretary: Tracy Newcomb
Treasurer: Marilyn Marian
Deacon Rep: Judi Brown
Missions Rep: Ernestine McGhee
Chapel Board Rep: Bill Townsend
Outreach Director: Steve Whitson
Member At Large: Steve Yarbrough