Curtis Fahrlender (2)
Curtis joined the Fellowship team as Associate Pastor in January of 2026. Before joining Fellowship, Curtis served on staff at First Baptist Church of Pinetop, Arizona. Curtis and Leah were married in June 2006. They have 2 children: their son, Jackson, and their daughter, Tatum.
Curtis received his master’s degree in biblical studies from Southern California Seminary and his Doctorate from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.
He loves hanging out with his family and enjoys a good cup of coffee and conversation.
Fun fact: "Before preaching my first sermon, I ended up stabbing myself with my own car key.  I would love to have coffee with you and tell you more of the story."
How Christ has impacted my life:
During a summer camp with my high school youth group, I accepted Christ. Although I had this new relationship, I did not have any discipleship or mentoring to help me spiritually grow while in high school. It wasn't until after my first year in college that I made a complete turnaround. I moved out and started attending a small church in Arizona, where God led me to a mentor who helped shape my Christian walk. I now strive to find ways to implement discipleship as a vital part of a Christian's growth process.