About Us
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.
“Love one another.
As I have loved you,
so you must love one another.”
John 13:34
Faith That Works Tucson Board
Kevin Oxnam
Board President
Kevin is a Tucson native and a University of Arizona 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 two adult children. Kevin and his wife, Susie, continue to volunteer and serve in a variety of roles working to strengthen and improve our community. Kevin is an elder and trustee at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
Cindy Curtis
Board Treasurer
Cindy moved to Tucson to attend University of Arizona, and has been a CPA since 1999. In 1994, she married her college sweetheart, Dan, and they now have two adult daughters. Recently retired, Cindy finds lots of ways to use her love of people and of number-crunching in her church, Streams in the Desert Lutheran, and beyond. When not busy with accounting, she enjoys ringing handbells, and joining Dan on photography trips (aka bird and bloom hunting).
Connie Randall
Board Pastor
Connie began her career in the corporate world for 16 years with American Airlines. She then began ministry in CA serving as Executive Assistant to the Pastors and Director of Women’s Ministries. She graduated from Seminary at The Master’s Institute with a MDiv. She served as Pastor of Care & Connect/Admin at Radiant Church. She then moved to Tucson where she served as Director of Discipleship at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for 7 ½ years. Connie is currently worshipping and serving at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene.
Kari Marsh
Board Member
Kari is an Arizona native, retired, and attends Hope City Church. She is focused on finding ways to develop relationships with folks who are living on the margins. Two years ago she founded Harvest912-Tucson, and now in collaboration with Hope For Tucson, runs a weekly clinic to wash feet and provide new shoes to folks who are unhoused or struggling.
Lynn Guyot
Board Member
Lynn is a lifelong Tucson resident married to her husband, Jay, and they have two adult children, their spouses, and one grandchild. Education and service have always been important in Lynn’s family, with both her parents and daughter serving as educators in Tucson. Lynn is a pediatric physical therapist who works with children with developmental disabilities. She has a heart for children and a passion for involving students in mission work, having served alongside youth on mission trips in Tucson, Mexico, and inner-city communities across the U.S. Lynn is grateful for the opportunity to bring her experience, compassion, and heart for serving others to her role as a board member.
Moreen Jordan
Board Member
Moreen 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 has her Masters of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy It is by God’s grace that she is an overcomer.
RuthAnn Smithrud
Board Member
RuthAnn is a Tucson native and a University of Arizona graduate. RuthAnn taught first grade for 27 years and then held the position of Local Outreach Director for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for 12 years. She is passionate about her two grown children as well as improving the lives of children around the world. Her heart is to share the love of Jesus Christ through serving others. RuthAnn now attends Zion City.
Susie Oxnam
Board Secretary
Susie is a former elementary teacher who has devoted her time and energy first to her family. Susie has been called to support volunteer programs at her children’s schools and at her church over the past 17 years. Susie is an elder at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. 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.