Dr. Terry & Judith Crist are not your typical ministers. Whether mountain climbing in the Alps or exploring the African bush, they believe in living life to the fullest. They have been married 28 years and enjoy the company of their three sons, Terry III, Joshua and his beautiful wife Nicole and Tyler.

As a fifth generation pastor, Terry has a lifetime of education and experience in helping people to discover life in Christ. In addition to founding and leading three churches, he has traveled extensively into over sixty nations, serving as consultant and counsel to church leaders, speaking and developing leaders through the local church and in regional conferences, and serving on several governing boards. He holds a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis on cross cultural communication and has served as a guest lecturer at a number of world-renowned universities. He is also the author of several books and frequently appears on national radio and television programs, sharing the message of Grace.

The driving force in Terry's life is his passion to build lives through building a "cross current" church, which he defines as, "a church that is Biblically literate, culturally relevant and spiritually sensitive.” He has and will continue to positively influence a generation of young emerging leaders for the cause of Christ.

Judith serves beside her husband to build a church culture that reflects the vibrancy of heaven, sincerely loving relationships and inspiring environments where people are transformed. She is a student of God’s word and loves sharing her story of healing and grace. She loves her husband, her boys, history, the arts, nature and interior design. She generously shares her world that is full of color, flavor, music and friendships.

An amazingly talented team of pastors and leaders, from diverse experience and educational backgrounds, joins the Crists in City of Grace’s One Church, Many Campuses Vision. They are committed to loving people, building teams, training upcoming leaders, and empowering each believer to discover purpose and generously serve the cause of Christ in the Valley of the Sun.