Jack is the founding pastor of Vineyard Community Church (Vineyard Gilbert) and author of the book, "Healing Ministry. " In the past Jack has served as an area leader and regional leader for Vineyard USA  and holds a B.A. in Religion from Grand Canyon University and an M.A. in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jack and his wife Brenda have four adult children, Brandon, Brady, Britt, and Breana, as well as eight adopted children (Anthony, Dayton, Mackenzie, Mia, Ciera, Halle, Mercy, and Sophia).

Joel joined staff at Vineyard Gilbert in April of 2015 as the Worship Pastor, then transitioned into the Associate Pastor role in 2020.  He is a musician, spiritual director, and speaker, and he gives oversight to many areas of leadership from Sunday morning teaching, worship leading, and overseeing the Vineyard's communities, to helping to facilitate soul care and spiritual formation trainings and opportunities. Joel and his wife, Marissa, have two daughters, and as a family they love being on the adventure of following Jesus. You can visit his ministry website at kairosdirection.com where he develops content for Christ-centered spiritual formation and joelbidderman.com where he shares his own journey through his music and creative writings.

Michael joined Vineyard Community Church as the Children’s Pastor in October of 2013. In September of 2015 he transitioned into the role of Student Ministries Pastor working with students from 6th-12th grade. He also serves as the Southwest Regional Youth Leader for Vineyard Youth USA. Mike began working as a volunteer for children’s events when he was 16 and has worked in Children’s ministry in multiple capacities since then. Michael graduated in 2012 from the University of Phoenix with a B.S. in Communications. Michael and his wife Rebekah have 3 children: Delia, Daphne, and Shane.

Jessica has been a part of Gilbert Vineyard since 2006. She grew up in kids church and youth group at Gilbert Vineyard. After high school she felt the Lord leading her in the direction of leadership after discovering her heart for this ministry. She joined our staff in October of 2016 as children’s ministry program coordinator. She is passionate about seeing kids discover Jesus and experience Him in powerful ways. She has been heavily involved in Children’s ministry for over 7 years and is a graduate of the Vineyard Institute with a certificate in Biblical Leadership. Her and her husband, Jordan, had their daughter, Emma in 2021 and are enjoying watching her grow and discover new things. 

Jordan is an Arizona native and has been apart of the Vineyard his whole life. He was originally at East Valley Vineyard until the two churches merged in 2003. Having grown up in the Vineyard, he has a deep value for seeing the presence of God move in services and in people’s lives. Jordan currently serves as the Operations Manager here at Vineyard Gilbert, he also helps to oversee some of our mission work in Nepal, as well as coordinates the Vineyard Men Connection Group. He is a graduate of Vineyard Institute with a certificate in Biblical Leadership. Jordan and his wife Jessica enjoy camping and the outdoors in the summer to get some reprieve from the blazing summers here in the valley.

Joe and his wife Sam joined The Vineyard in 2023. Joe has over 9 years of worship experience and is passionate about leading the saints through worship that is formational, intentional, and engaging. While being a graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, Joe also enjoys engineering music for clients. If he isn't doing worship, you can find Joe at a local coffee shop, writing songs, or working on his old Toyota 4Runner. You can check out Joe's music on Spotify (Click Here).

Magdalena Ester Schwartz was born in Lota, Chile to a Christian family of five sisters, three brothers, along with her mother and father, who was a pastor. She immigrated to the United States in 1988 and became a citizen in 2018. She has a husband, Mark Schwartz, and three children; Carlos, Ester, and Joshua. Magdalena has been involved in Spanish ministry in the Phoenix area. Since 1988. She opened her Church, Discípulos Del Reino as an ordained pastor in 2009 and pastored that church for  8 years. In 2015 She founded a school for chaplaincy in Mesa, AZ (Capellanía Cristiana Llamados para servir). This school is currently flourishing. Magdalena became an ordained chaplain in 2018 by Universidad Cristiana el Shaddai Internacional of Texas and has an Associate's Degree in Theology. Magdalena has been involved in social justice for the Spanish Community for 25 years. She is well known for bridging the gap between law enforcement and the spanish community. She honors local law enforcement by holding a “recognition & honor breakfast” annually. Magdalena received an honorary degree of doctor of divinity from El Shaddai International Christian University in Dallas, Texas on December 15, 2018.

Marissa Bidderman and Brenda Moraine coordinate the Vineyard Women's Ministry at Vineyard Gilbert. For Connect Nights, events, and retreats, keep an eye on our Events Page. Feel free to reach out to Marissa or Brenda with questions.