OUR PASTORS
Pastor Gus Korkotselos
Senior Pastor / Co-Founder
Pastor Gus Korkotselos is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Fire and Water International Church in the inner-city of Phoenix, Arizona. He is a passionate speaker whose international ministry continues to impact lives using the truth of God’s Word to reach the hurting, the poor, the addicted, the afflicted, and the lost.
The heartbeat of Pastor Gus has never wavered from what God has called him to be which is to see souls saved and lives radically transformed through the power of Jesus Christ. He is seen internationally through the ministry’s television program, “There is an Answer”, that reaches many across the world, including prisons, bringing hope to the hopeless. Pastor Gus is passionate about reaching the inner-city and has partnered with several local community organizations that provide services to those in need. His inspiring leadership and vision for the inner-city unites people across boundaries of race, age, class and culture.
Pastor Gus has also focused on education. During this time, he earned a Bachelor of Ministry Degree in Church Growth and Development; Also, a Master of Ministry Degree in Church Planting and Ministry Outreach from Primus University of Theology. He is a published author of the book “The Ephraim Factor: Finding Fruitfulness in the Midst of Affliction.”
Pastor Gus, his wife Sheila and their daughter Grace reside in Phoenix, Arizona.
Pastor Robert Contreras
Music Ministry Pastor / Co-Founder
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Robert was brought up in a Christian home and came to know the Lord at a very young age. As he grew older and strayed away from the truth, yet he knew there was a call of God on his life. In 1991, Robert relocated from California to Arizona and rededicated his life to the Lord at Phoenix First Assembly, while listening to Reinhard Bonnke when he visited the church. In 1995, Robert teamed up with a recently saved co-worker, Gus Korkotselos, to form Fire & Water International Ministries. Pastor Robert has served under many powerful ministries, which have included, Pastor Tommy Barnet & Pastor David Ritter of Phoenix First Assembly of God. Pastor Robert was ordained in 1998.
Today, Pastor Robert is involved in many facets of the ministry at Fire & Water he is a passionate worship leader with an anointing to bring an entire generation into an encounter with God. His heart is to see people transformed by experiencing God’s love and for this generation to see themselves the way God sees them. Robert sincerely believes when that happens, hearts are set free.