Gary E. Benson
Senior Pastor g.benson@alcsuncity.org
As the primary teaching pastor, Pastor Gary E. Benson has a passion for God’s Word and the community of Sun City. Pastor Benson is a graduate of Augsburg College and Luther Seminary. After serving 35 years in congregations in the Southeastern Minnesota Synod, he moved to the Valley of the Sun in 2008. As Senior Pastor of American Lutheran Church of Sun City, his primary responsibilities include preaching, teaching, planning and coordinating the ministry team.
Living here allows Pastor Benson to enjoy year-round motorcycle riding, golfing, photography, and music. His wife, Sara, is a retired teacher and they have two children and one grandchild. Also, as you may hear from time to time, “Auggie” is their wonderful K9 who is always anxious to be on the church campus greeting people.