Leadership — Ironwood Church

Executive Team

Luke Simmons

Lead Pastor
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I’ve been married to Molly since 2001. We have three daughters, Abby, Caitlin and Mary and one son, Hank. We like to laugh, play, swim, watch football, and learn.
I graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Speech Communication, where I played baseball and married a swimmer. I also have an M.A. in Missional Theology from Covenant Theological Seminary, in partnership with the Missional Training Center in Tempe, AZ.
I also help other pastors and church planters through my resource and coaching ministry, Faithful & Fruitful.
Seth Troutt

Teaching Pastor
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II have been married to Taylor since 2013. Our son Jay was born in 2019 and our daughter Olivia was born in 2022. Our favorite brands are Kirkland Signature and Traeger.

I love being a part of Ironwood Church - raising my family here has been one of the best decisions I’ve made as a Dad.

You can follow my writing and podcasting at sethtroutt.com.
Matthew Braselton

Executive Pastor of Operations
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I married Kristie in 2001, and we are blessed with 5 kids: Bethany, Harper, Benjamin, Judah, and Shiloh.
I have been serving in ministry since 1998, and vocationally since 2004. God continues to show me more and more of my sin as I mature in Him, but He also shows me more and more of Himself and His grace that covers me, for which I am eternally grateful!
I have a B.A. in Finance and an M.B.A. from Arizona State University, as well as an M.A. in Missional Theology from Covenant Seminary, in partnership with the Missional Training Center.
John Kronwald

Executive Pastor of Ministries
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I'm a 3rd generation Arizona native, married to my high school sweetheart, Lindsay, since 2004. I love being a dad to our four kids—three in high school and one serving in the Navy.
We enjoy hanging out in the backyard, watching football, and sharing good coffee.

I've been serving as a pastor at Ironwood Church since 2011. I love relational discipleship and helping people grow in their faith and leadership.