Our Team
Steve Spratlin
Steve has pastored for 19 years and has served on several mission trips and church planting projects both nationally and internationally. He launched Momentum Church in 2017 after moving from Tennessee. His passion is teaching the deeper life, expository preaching, equipping the saints and developing future leaders. He loves teaching hungry Jesus followers and watching them grow in Christ. His message is the victorious Christian Life that includes carrying our cross and being empowered by the indwelling life of Christ. His constant mantra is “Jesus gave His life for you, and He gives His life to you, that He might live His life through you”. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a seminary Master of Ministry. Prior to full-time vocational ministry, Steve was an entrepreneur and business owner in financial services, advertising/publishing, and various sales ventures. He has been married for over 25 years and has two adult sons and grandchildren.
Jeff Orr
Jeff has been in ministry for over 37 years across the USA. He served 10 years as Executive Arts Director & Worship Pastor and an Interim Sr Pastor in New York. It was during this time he released three CDs of his original music.
In 2008 he moved back to Phoenix to lead worship at various churches. In 2017, Jeff joined the team at Momentum as a part-time worship leader.
In his “day gig” he is President of his company, InDemand Leadership. He coaches and consults with executives, leaders, and business owners, to be more effective in building their companies and teams. Jeff is also a professional speaker to corporations and groups and the author of the highly acclaimed book, Succeed In The New Normal.
Jeremy Weitzel
Jeremy has been in ministry for over 12 years. He has served in children’s ministry for 4 years before pursuing a degree in Christian Ministries where he graduated in 2019 from Arizona Christian University. Jeremy was a youth and young adults pastor before moving on into other pastoral leadership roles. Jeremy has a passion for building relationships and seeing lives changed through a relationship with Jesus. In his free time, Jeremy can be found on the field or court building leaders while coaching and impacting today’s youth.
Linda Weitzel
Linda leads Momentum’s Next Gen children and preschool ministry. She has been in church ministry for over 14 years, teaching children, youth, and young adults. She has a passion for teaching kids the Bible and how to apply it to their everyday life. She wants every child to know God in a personal way.
Linda is a wife to her husband Jeremy and has 4 active children. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors kayaking, hiking, camping, and anything that allows her to enjoy God’s creation. She loves to spend time with her family and enjoys opening her home to others. During the day Linda works for a construction company.
Jacob Spratlin
Serving as our Creative Director; Jacob has driven our digital content and branding by using his creative abilities to serve God and the growth of His Kingdom. Using our brand to help the city of Glendale “Find Momentum” in their lives is a critical centerpiece to our creative direction and mission. Jacob has worked in Event Technology and Creative Marketing since 2017. He is currently working full-time at Grand Canyon University as the Events Technology Coordinator. In addition, he works freelance in Video Editing & Graphic Design.