Meet Our Leaders

Say hello to the leadership team at CFTN Surprise

Meet our leadership

Say hello to the leadership team at CFTN Surprise. Got questions for the lead team? Contact us by clicking here.

Pastors Neil & Shannon Betrue

Head pastors

Pastors Neil and Shannon have been in ministry for over 24 years. Their passion is to preach Jesus the same yesterday, today and forever. They were the founding pastors of CFTN Prescott before God called them here to Surprise. They have been married for 19 years and are the proud parents of 3 beautiful kids.


Fun Fact: We love Mexican food and are huge fans of Disney!

Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Mark & Amy Gaertner

Pastoral Assistants

Fun Fact About Mark: I served 20 years in the Navy and retired in 2010.


Fun Fact About Amy: I love everything Disney and Christmas! And yes, I put up my Christmas Tree before Thanksgiving!

Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Pastors Raymond & Rebecca Grim

Usher Team Leader & Men’s Ministry

Fun Fact: We enjoy learning about different cultures and communities by going on local food tours.


Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Pastor Bryce Gohn

Student's pastor

Fun Fact: I’m a simple white girl who coincidentally loves to rap.


Favorite Scripture: Joshua 1:9

David & Valency Gohn

INTERCESSORY Prayer Ministry Leader & IT Guru

Fun Fact: We got married after dating for six weeks! When you know, you know!

Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Kim Parks

Greeting Team leader

Fun Fact: I grew up in Africa and had a pet monkey name Charley!

Favorite Scripture: Joel 2:24-26

Craig & Janet Fowler

Hospitality Team leaders

Fun Fact: We love to go out in the desert and pick Prickly Pears. They make great jellies!

Favorite Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:26-27