Leadership Team
Dedicated leaders called to equip the saints and advance God's Kingdom in Southern Utah
Aaron & Emily Garcia
Aaron and Emily Garcia are the lead pastors and founders for Revival City. The Garcias left everything, including their home, jobs, and comfortability, to answer the call of God to leave Missouri and bring revival to Utah. Their story is one of courage, discipline, and faith toward God to raise up a generation of people to advance the Kingdom of God everywhere they go. Aaron, Emily, and their three children all reside in Washington, Utah.
Meagan & Nick Carlson
Meagan Carlson serves as a prophet of the Lord at Revival City, ministering with a heart for inner healing and deliverance. Her calling is to build, edify, and encourage the Body of Christ through the prophetic—bringing clarity, comfort, and conviction as the Spirit leads. Nick Carlson teaches at Revival City with a deep love for helping people see the Bible for what it truly is: alive, clear, and centered on Jesus Christ. His journey out of religion was a divine redirection, now passionate about cutting through tradition and false doctrine to reveal the solid truth of the gospel.
Russell & Elsa Jones
Russell & Elsa Jones are pastors here at Revival City and operate as shepherds for the body. Coming from a background of religion, both of them have been pulled out of man's ways and brought into God's glorious Kingdom. Russell & Elsa care for, nurture, guide, counsel, and love the body of Christ. Elsa is a leader in the Spanish community. Russell's heart is to be fully in God's will. They currently live in St. George, Utah.
Frances & Alberto Gonzalez
Frances & Alberto Gonzalez are born again believers who have given their lives to serve Jesus. Both having grown up in broken homes, they have a burning desire to encourage and help couples glorify God. Frances has a deep passion for discipleship while her husband Alberto, is a tech director. Both Frances and Alberto are servants on the worship team. They are currently residing in Washington, UT.
Viri Jimenez
Viri Jimenez is the Lead Pastor of the Revival City Spanish Church and operates in the gift of prophecy. She exemplifies Christ for the body who receives revelation and words of wisdom from God. Her heart is to worship the Father and see His name glorified. She is one of the pillars of this movement. Viri, and her two children, live in Washington, Utah.
Kristy Lozano
Kristy Lozano was revived three years ago and restored to relationship with her Lord Jesus Christ. Having experienced the darkness of addiction, her heart is to be the hands of God to those suffering in addiction and broken circumstances. Her mission is to reach the lost and continue to revive the recovery community through God's transforming love.
Fred Laswell
Fred Laswell serves as the church intercessor and carries a mantle as a national intercessor. With a deep commitment to prayer, he stands in the gap for the body of Christ and for the nation, faithfully warring in the Spirit and pressing into God's heart. Fred also carries a special passion for the next generation—as a youth leader, he pours into young people with prayer, discipleship, and encouragement, raising them up to walk boldly in their identity in Christ. Known for his steadfast spirit and genuine heart, Fred faithfully serves the church family with humility, devotion, and love for God's presence.
Gerra & Tina Paleka
Gerra & Tina Paleka are born-again believers who have surrendered their lives to follow Jesus. As pastors, their passion is to see those who are bound by religion be set free through an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. Coming from a large Hawaiian family, they have witnessed firsthand why God designed His church to be a thriving community built on love, fellowship, and mutual support. Gerra, Tina, and most of their family reside in Hurricane, Utah.
