Staff
Fr. Peter Smith
Rector/Senior Pastor
Peter+ has served as the Rector at Living Faith since September 2017, having moved to Phoenix from Birmingham, AL. He is a graduate of Beeson Divinity School (M.Div.). Peter+ is married to Kristie and they have 3 children (Cohen, Hannah, and Ezra). They live in Chandler.
Fr. Carl Smith
Associate Rector
Carl+ began serving on the pastoral staff at Living Faith in October 2022. He is a graduate of Miami University (Ph.D) and Tennessee Temple (M.Div.). He and his wife Debby moved from Yucaipa, CA where Carl+ served as a Rector. They have 5 adult children (Peter+ being one of them!).
In addition to the ministry of Word and Table, Carl+ oversees pastoral care and small groups.
Cindy Frost
Children’s Ministry Director & Finance Manager
Cindy joined the staff in 2023, but has been an integral part of our church life and ministries for more years than any current staff member! Cindy has two adult boys (Ben and Daniel) and she lives in Ahwatukee with her husband Jeff.
Robert Polen
Pastoral Assistant & OFFICE MANAGER
Robert joined our staff in December 2024. He is a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Temple University (M.S.W.). He lives in Tempe with his wife Jennifer and their two kids: Henry and Anastasia.
As a Pastoral Assistant, Robert oversees our discipleship ministry and assists with pastoral care and counseling.
Brittany McFadden
Pastoral Assistant & MUSIC MINISTER
Brittany has served with us since August 2023. She is a graduate of Missional Training Center (M.A.) in Tempe, and lives in central Phoenix. In addition to her ministry at Living Faith, she is an occupational therapist working with children.
As a Pastoral Assistant, Brittany assists with the youth ministry, pastoral care, and small groups.
Bethany Fuchigami-Campbell
COMMUNICATIONS & Ministry Assistant
We’ve been blessed with Bethany on our staff since 2020. She is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University (B.A.). Bethany is married to Trevor, and they live in Gilbert with their daughter Penelope.
Bill LaBorde
Sexton
Bill joins our staff this February 2025. He is married to Patti and they live in Chandler.
Clergy in Residence
Fr. Bob Fabey
Priest in Residence
Fr. Ernest Victor
Priest in Residence
Ministry Directors
Ministry Directors oversee and cultivate specific ministries within the church alongside the Rector.
Cindy Frost
Children's
Fr. Peter Smith
Youth
Elizabeth Larson
Pastoral Care
Phil Fisher
Memorial Garden
Tina Larsen
Rwanda/
Mitego Parish
Jeff Bisgrove
Outreach
Sarah Sanders
FacilitY Team (Chair)
Rick Larsen
Finance TEAM (Treasurer)
Fr. Carl Smith
Small Groups
Robert Polen
Discipleship
Vestry
The Vestry is a core part of our lay leadership, overseeing the physical and financial health of our congregation as well as assisting the Rector with the spiritual health.
Class of 2025
Reginald Ubeh
Sarah Vowell
Class of 2026
Jai Choi
Amy Fabey (Sr. Warden)
Mike Lee
Class of 2027
Mike Howard (Jr. Warden)
Tina Larsen
Ricky Meredith
Left to right, front to back: Ricky Meredith, Sarah Vowell, Mike Howard (Jr. Warden), Jai Choi, Tina Larsen, Mike Lee, Reginald Ubeh, and Amy Fabey (Sr. Warden)