2026-2027 Student Handbook

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Graduate Spotlight

Our school doesn’t just raise up ministers to fill pulpits on Sundays — we equip ministers
to serve in every area of our communities, making an impact for God’s Kingdom
Pastors Mychal
& Nikki Semprun
Pastors Mychal and Nikki are the lead pastors of Discover Church in Prescott, Arizona.
Pastor Chris Jungles
Pastor Chris served in the military and is currently the Sound and Media Director at Living Waters Church in Minnesota. He is also training for the astronaut program.
Pastor Steve Reid
Pastor Steve Reid and his wife, Candace, serve as associate pastors at Prescott Life Church. Candace is also a doctor in their city, and Steve owns and operates his own construction company.
Pastor Ellie Durall
Pastor Ellie is a full-time teacher at Flagstaff Christian School and serves as the Connections Pastor at Urban Hope Church.
Pastor Steven Klistoff
Pastor Steven is the Worship Pastor at Revival Church in San Diego, California.
Pastors Alex
& Lexy Ellifritz
Pastors Alex and Lexy serve as the Student Ministry Pastors at Urban Hope Church.
Michael Anderson
Michael graduated our school of ministry and currently works as a police officer 

Alex Ellifritz

Executive Pastor + School of Ministry Director 

Alex is a graduate of Urban Hope School Of Ministry. He attended college at Notre Dame de Namur in San Francisco, CA. In his 4 years, he played and was captain of the NDNU, NCAA Lacrosse team. Alex’s wife attended Northern Arizona University, where she graduated with a Bachelor's in Communications. Lexy is now our children's ministry director. Both are passionate about loving Young Adults who feel like there is nowhere to turn or don't feel comfortable in a "church" setting. Alex relocated here to Flagstaff to help run the Young Adult Ministry. With God’s vision and an amazing team, he hopes to see the college campus transformed, the community loved, and each Young Adult he reaches come to have an amazing relationship with Jesus Christ.