Painted Mountain

Ward Leadership

2025 Ward Meeting Schedule

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Red Mountain Institute Building ( 7126 East McKellips Road )

Bishopric

Richard Erekson

Kayla Erekson

Bishop

Bishop Rick Erekson grew up in the backwoods of Wisconsin. He served a mission in Korea, attended BYU, and married Kayla in 1990. He teaches religion for the Church and is currently the Downtown Phoenix Institute Director. He loves music, playing sports (mostly basketball), making things, and hanging out with his family.

Sister Kayla Erekson grew up in the hills of Missouri near Springfield. She played every sport in high school, as well as the clarinet, piano, and organ. She attended BYU, married Rick and together they have 5 children and 3 grandchildren. She currently teaches yoga, spin, step and other fitness classes at LA Fitness and loves spending time with family.

Testimony:

We know that without Christ’s teachings, love, mercy, and daily guidance we’d be lost. We know He lives and is leading His Church through President Russell M. Nelson. We know that through Christ, lasting change is possible and that our Heavenly Father’s plan, commandments, and love will prevail in the end. If we can be of some help to you on your journey please let us know!

Trevin Waite

1st Counselor

Edgar Serrano

2nd Counselor

Jason Gardiner

Ward Executive Secretary

Cody Reed

Ward Assistant Executive Secretary

Andrew Haws

Ward Clerk

Roger Hallsted

Assistant Ward Clerk

& Celia Hallsted

Brother Hallsted is an Administration Manager for the Community Development Department at the City of Tempe. He is also an adjunct instructor at Mesa Community College, teaching “Survey of Computer Information Systems (CIS105). He served in the Japan Tokyo North mission. He loves music, movies, playing all kinds of sports, hiking, card games, and grandkids. Roger and Celia met at an impromptu YSA gathering before the Friday night ASU dance (do they still have those?).

Sister Hallsted grew up in Snowflake, Arizona. She recently retired from managing a Café and is enjoying spending more time at home, watching her grandchildren, and playing all sports. She is a foodie and especially loves baking and desserts. The Hallsteds have 4 children, 2 daughters-in-law, and 3 grandchildren.

Testimony: We both have a strong testimony of and commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have had many experiences that testify of His love for our family, and this influences our choices daily. We love missionary work and seeing lives change as they learn of Christ and covenant with Him. We are grateful for opportunities to serve in our church and our community. We are so grateful for living prophets and divine inspiration. We love working in the YSA and are grateful to serve here.

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