about the board

Chair, Canelo, AZ

Cisco was saved at the age of 12 and has been involved in ministry for most of his life.  At a young age, he was a part of the worship team and traveled internationally on several missions’ trips.  He has led Bible studies, Sunday school classes and worship at several churches throughout his lifetime.  In 2016, Cisco started leading worship at Canelo Cowboy Church and was ordained as a pastor in March of 2019.  He currently serves his church as an assistant pastor and worship leader.  Cisco, along with his wife and three children, have lived in Canelo since 2014. His wife’s family has lived in the area for 5 generations.

Cisco Baez has a bachelor’s degree in mass media communication from Oral Roberts University and a master’s degree in business administration from Wayland Baptist University.  He served 4 years active duty in the US Army and 7 years in the Arizona and Texas National Guard.  He currently works full-time on Fort Huachuca as a Simulation Maintenance Expert.

Secretary, Elgin, AZ

Robert Fleckenstein earned a B.A. from the University of Florida and an M.A. from Duquesne University in Criminal Justice. He served 30 years in law enforcement for the U.S. Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with over 20 years of experience as a supervisor. He was a Subject matter expert on Transnational Criminal Organizations and complex criminal conspiracy investigations, as well as intelligence collection and analysis. Robert is retired and active in numerous volunteer positions. He has lived in Arizona for 25 years and in Sonoita, Arizona for four years.

Treasurer, Sonoita, AZ

Mike began his walk with Jesus when he was a student at Oklahoma University. He learned that knowing about Jesus was what made you a Christian but establishing a relationship with Him is what makes you a Christian. That moment changed his life, and God has proven to be a faithful Lord, and Savior, ever since then.

Mike began to prepare himself for full time Christian work, however, he decided against that and went to work at an insurance agency in Bisbee, Arizona. That became his career. He gradually focused his career on serving the Insurance, and Risk Management, needs of Churches which he is still currently doing.

He has served the Lord in many different roles including Deacon, Church Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Pulpit Supply, and Gideons International. These roles prepared him for his current role as pastor/elder of Sonoita Bible Church.

God has blessed him with a faithful wife and 2 daughters, who are married to faithful husbands. They, and God, have since blessed him with 6 grandchildren. Being a “Papa” is a wonderful thing!

Mike also enjoys spending time with family, talking with people, roasting coffee, an occasional golf game, and time outdoors.

Member, Sonoita, AZ