The Leadership Team at THE PLACE Church faithfully serves, leads and prays for God's best in our community.

Greg Hintz didn’t set out to build a church in the traditional way. In 2009, he and his wife, Tara, opened the doors of their Wickenburg living room to a handful of friends with a simple vision: create a place where people could experience God’s love in a genuine, life-changing way. That night planted the seed for what would become THE PLACE Church.

Under Greg’s leadership, THE PLACE has grown into a vibrant, multi-service church committed to serving God, each other, and the wider community. Whether preaching from the stage, mentoring leaders, or serving alongside volunteers, Greg’s heart is to help people encounter Jesus in a way that reshapes their lives.

Married to Tara for over 26 years, Greg is a proud dad to four amazing children. Outside of ministry, he loves connecting with people, enjoying the beauty of Arizona, and finding ways to bring hope into everyday moments. His life mission is clear: to lead people into an authentic relationship with Jesus and to see Wickenburg transformed by the power of God’s love.

Gilly Pollard is living proof that Tie Dye and Faith can move mountains. Based in "Heaven on earth Wickenburg, AZ", Gilly serves as the Youth Pastor at The Place Church, where he’s on a mission to help kids & teens grow in faith, friendship, and have fun all along the way.

When he’s not working with youth, Gilly wears his other hat as Executive Director of Project SALT, a local food bank and clothing closet which initially started in the corner of The Place Church and is now its own independent 501c3 serving families in and around Wickenburg. 

At home, Gilly is a proud dad to Caleb, a freshman at NAU in Flagstaff who’s already smarter than him in several subjects, and Zoey, a junior at Wickenburg High who keeps him on his toes. He’s also the lucky husband of Brittany Pollard who he credits to "bringing color back into his life" he will tell you he leveled up when he married her, Brittany brilliant local therapist and published author who somehow manages to keep the house going and everyone sane—including Gilly.

Whether he’s leading, serving, or just making people laugh, Gilly’s goal is simple: love God, love people, and never be afraid to add a little color to your wardrobe. 

Born in Pittsburgh and raised in a wonderfully large family, Tara eventually moved to Berea, Ohio, where life took a game-changing turn—she met Greg Hintz (a.k.a. her future husband and Lead Pastor). Together they’ve raised four children, wrangled countless church events, and consumed enough coffee to keep Wickenburg awake since 2006, when they moved to what they now call “Heaven on Earth.”

In 2009, Tara and Greg started The Place Church in their living room—because nothing says “cozy” like worshipping next to the couch. Now in their third building, Tara still wears multiple hats: leading worship, directing VBS, pastoring the women of the church, and somehow keeping all the administrative plates spinning without dropping one (well… mostly).

She has a deep heart for worship and for helping women be all they can be for Christ. 

She loves Jesus, her family, her church, and the rare moments when she gets to sit down before someone needs something.

Jason was raised in Hawaii and moved to Arizona in 2004. He has been playing music and leading worship since 1991 in both small and large church settings. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Jason has a deep passion for teaching, training, and developing worship teams.

Since 2019, Jason has served as the Worship Pastor at THE PLACE Church, where he oversees music and AVL (Audio, Visual, and Lighting). His heart is to help create an atmosphere where people can encounter God through authentic and Spirit-led worship.

Jason has been married to Rachel, the Children’s Pastor at THE PLACE, since 1996, and together they have three adult children. Outside of ministry, Jason enjoys surfing, skateboarding, and Onewheeling.

Ranger Rachel, as she is known around here! Rachel comes to us with a wealth of knowledge when it comes to working with children. Her love for the Lord shines in everything she does. She teaches the kids to get engaged with their faith, how to be young world changers for Jesus! Rachel is married to our associate pastor. Together they have 3 adult children