Chuckk and Andrea Gerwig have been in love with one another, and with Jesus, for well over 40 years. Chuckk was the Senior Pastor and founding church-planter of Elevation, a mission-focused church in Santa Cruz, California for 13 years. He has served effectively in various pastoral roles in several churches and parachurch organizations over the last 35+ years.
Chuckk has a long history and a deep love for equipping, discipling and releasing young pastors. He has served on and led international missions in 10 countries, on over 30 trips. Chuckk is now part of the Global Training Network, which it is a perfect fit for his gifts, talents, passions and experience.
In the past, Chuckk played lead guitar in many Southern California rock bands, including some Christian artists like Randy Stonehill, Brian Duncan, and David Edwards. Chuckk loves Jesus King of All, the Scriptures, Labrador Retrievers, fine electric guitars, and Harley Davidsons. He is a cross-country motorcycle adventurer, and lover of people everywhere he journeys.
Chuckk has been the faithful and devoted husband to the beautiful Andrea Gerwig for 40 years. He is a blessed father of two daughters, Jessi & Carly, as well as one son-in-law, Matt. His current favorite identity is that of "Pop" to his identical twin grandsons, Ezra and Noah.