Welcome to Faith that Works Tucson!
OUR VISION:
To transform our community by uniting and mobilizing churches, businesses, and individuals to serve, strengthen, and provide hope through the love of Jesus Christ.
OUR MISSION:
A Christ-centered ministry that inspires our community into active service to others by:
Supporting our schools, students and their families, teachers and staff
Strengthening and improving our community through service projects
Providing our Mobile Shower Unit to those who are homeless and to others in need
TAX CREDIT: We are a charitable non-profit for the state of Arizona. EIN# 84-1915749 QCO code- 22125
CONTACT US:
If you would like to get involved with Faith that Works Tucson or have any questions for us, we would LOVE to help. Please contact us through any of the below methods and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you!
Address
7650 N. Paseo del Norte,
Tucson, AZ 85704
Phone
520-297-7201 ext. 204, M-TH
Please ask for RuthAnn
Board of Directors:
Kevin Oxnam
Kevin Oxnam is a Tucson native and a U of A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. Kevin retired from Hughes/Raytheon after 32+ years. Kevin is the proud father of Danielle and Nathan, and proud husband to Susie. Kevin and Susie continue to volunteer and serve in a variety of roles working to strengthen and improve our community.
Susie Oxnam
Susie Oxnam is a former elementary teacher who has devoted her time and energy first to her family - her husband, Kevin and to her grown children. Susie has been called to support volunteer programs at her children’s schools and at her church over the past 15 years. Susie has a passion for helping people in need and loves to grow missions especially those focused on the homeless and supporting children and their needs.
Lynn Guyot
Lynn Guyot was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. She and her husband, Jay, have been married for 30 years. Their children are now young adults: a daughter Alesha, married to Sean Farrell, and a son Alex. Lynn is a pediatric physical therapist and works with children who have developmental disabilities. Lynn has a passion for involving students in mission work. She has participated with the youth of her church in many short-term mission trips in Tucson, Mexico and inner cities of the US.
Moreen Jordan
Moreen Jordan is a licensed mental health professional, Christian counselor, speaker, trainer, author and consultant specializing in working with individuals, couples, families, and corporations who have experienced trauma and/or have witnessed traumatic events. She has also worked with First Responders and military personnel both nationally and internationally. She is the president/CEO of her own Company. Moreen empowers individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles so that they can once again live purposefully and lead joy-filled lives while honoring their past. She is extremely excited to continue to work nationally & internationally and ministering to those who are hurting. She has her Masters of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University and is a licensed professional counselor. She is a certified Trauma Professional and Critical Incident Stress De-briefer (CISD) and has over 25+ years of counseling and behavioral health experience in a variety of treatment settings. It is by God’s grace that she is an overcomer.
Michael Bauchka
Michael and his wife Tammi have been married for 30 years. They have two grown children, Kaitlin and Ethan. Michael is a retired educator and administrator having worked in grades K-12 for 24 years. He joined the staff at Alive Church in July 2022 where he serves as the Groups Pastor. In his role, Michael is responsible for community outreach and volunteers. He is passionate about serving and leading people to Jesus.
Kari Marsh
Kari Marsh, an Arizona native, settled in Tucson in 1999 with her husband, Steve. Passionate about service, Kari retired from law enforcement and joined Hope City Church with a drive to bless refugees, asylees, foster families and neighbors experiencing homelessness, primarily along the 22nd Street corridor. Joining the board at Faith that Works Tucson has offered Kari the opportunity to broaden her passion for serving to include all parts of Tucson.
RuthAnn Smithrud - Executive Director
RuthAnn Smithrud is a Tucson native and a U of A graduate. RuthAnn retired after teaching first grade for 27 years. She is passionate about her two grown children as well as improving the lives of children and families, the elderly, and those who are homeless. She has been the Local Outreach Director for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church the last ten years where the Lord led her to connect with ministries all over the city. Her heart is to share the love of Jesus Christ through service.