Rev. Robert Payne
Lead Pastor
Office: 480-460-1025
Robert Payne is the Pastor at Desert Foothills. Prior to this role he was the Director of Worship at Desert Mission United Methodist Church, Community Development Director at 1703: A Faith Collaboration, Social Thread, Pastor of Worship and Arts at North Ridge Community Church in Cave Creek, AZ and also served at North Phoenix Baptist Church for 18 years in different capacities including his most recent as the Director of Worship. Robert earned a Bachelor of Arts from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology. Robert enjoys spending time with his wife, Dawn, and their fun, creative children.