Dr. Bob Sawvelle, along with his wife Carolyn, is the founding and senior pastor of Passion Church. He serves as the primary teaching pastor and also oversees curriculum and course development, leadership training, and church operations. Bob holds both a Doctorate (DMin) and Master (ThM) in Ministry and Theology and is ordained with Global Awakening Ministries. His doctoral research focused on the role of Christian healing ministry in evangelism and church growth.

Bob has participated in numerous short-term missionary outreach trips to Belize, Brazil, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Israel, Mexico, Mozambique, Romania, Tanzania, Ukraine, and Venezuela, where he preaches the gospel of the Kingdom of God with healings, signs, and wonders often following. He has also traveled extensively with Dr. Randy Clark and Global Awakening.

In addition to his pastoral work, Bob has mentored DMin doctoral students at United Theological Seminary and served as an adjunct professor with Global Awakening Theological Seminary. He is also a prolific author, having written books on healing, faith, prayer, and living an extraordinary life.

In his personal life, Bob enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and golf. He especially values spending time with Carolyn, their family and grandchildren.

Dr. Bob and Carolyn Sawvelle are the founding and Senior Pastors of Passion Church. Carolyn serves in several key roles, overseeing the church operations, staff, Life Group, and leadership development. She also provides pastoral oversight for marriage and family, inner healing, prophetic, youth and children, altar, and prayer ministries.

Ordained with Global Awakening Ministries, Carolyn is trained in intercession, praying for others, the prophetic, healing, inner healing, and leadership. She also holds an AS degree in Computer Science.

Carolyn loves being a part of Passion Church and treasures time with Bob, their daughter’s family, and playing with her grandchildren. Above all, her deepest desire is to abide in Jesus, dwell in His presence, and help cultivate an atmosphere where others can encounter His love and presence.

David and Jan Milligan serve as elders and core leaders at Passion Church. They are actively involved in intercessory prayer, counseling, and inner healing ministry, with many years of experience in these areas. David is an ordained minister, and Jan is a licensed minister of the gospel as well as a licensed counselor with a master’s degree in counseling. 

Together, they carry a deep passion to see broken hearts mended, lives restored by the power of the Holy Spirit, and unprecedented revival released.

Ed Gallick is an elder at Passion Church and has been a church leader for over 30 years. Before joining Passion in 2013, he served as long-range planning director and oversaw ushers, greeters, and security at his previous church. At Passion Church, he leads the Welcome Team and focuses on Men’s Ministry, passionately mentoring and discipling other men. 

Ed has a special gift for connecting with and loving people, and he treasures time with his wife, Cheri.

Leo and Kass Ross serve as the Passion Youth Leaders at Passion Church, bringing a shared heart for guiding young people into a genuine relationship with Jesus. Together, they are passionate about helping students build strong foundations of faith and discover their true identity in Christ—essential for navigating the challenges of today’s world.

Kass has been active in church ministry from a young age. She joined the worship team at just eight years old and began leading worship at twelve. By eighteen, she was teaching Sunday school and using her love for music to encourage and inspire youth in their faith.

Leo grew up in the church and was deeply impacted by his own youth leaders. Those experiences instilled in him a lasting desire to pour into the next generation and make a meaningful difference in their spiritual journey.

God has placed in both Leo and Kass a deep desire to build strong, lasting connections with young people—helping them grow, belong, and thrive in their walk with Christ.

Karen Valle serves as a dedicated leader in Passion Kids at Passion Church, bringing warmth, experience, and a deep love for children to her ministry. Called by God to nurture the next generation, she is passionate about helping children grow in their relationship with Jesus, understand His love for them, and build a strong foundation of faith through engaging, Christ-centered teaching.

Karen has worked with children from a young age, being the oldest of 11 grandchildren and six siblings. This early responsibility taught her patience, understanding, and compassion—qualities that continue to shape her ministry today. She has served in Passion Kids Ministry for nearly two years, ministering to children from nursery age through fifth grade. Karen has completed Passion Hyfi Training and the Every Child Belongs seminar with Kayte Sanford, equipping her to care for and teach children with excellence.

Karen recently completed her studies at Pima Community College and is now attending the University of Arizona, working toward a degree in Communication. She also serves as a UPS Supervisor. In every area of her life, Karen demonstrates dedication, compassion, and strong leadership—investing in the next generation at Passion Church.