About.

We are a family of servant missionaries, called by God to live on mission, to be the church and not just do church and to live a Gospel-centered life.

Our Team

Murray Van Gundy
Lead Pastor

Murray grew up in New Mexico. He attended University of Houston and University of New Mexico as a collegiate golfer.

Upon graduation, he met his soon-to-be bride, Katie. They have been married since 1999 and have two incredible children, Ella Grace and Quinton Jase.

Murray went into vocational ministry in 2003 and was ordained as a pastor in 2005. 

​He received his Master’s in Theological Studies from Golden Gate Seminary, and now shepherds the flock at The Anchor and serves as the Chaplain at the Rescue Mission of El Paso.

Jeanna Mullen
Administrative Director

Jeanna grew up in South America as the child of two full-time missionaries, but moved to San Antonio at an early age where she picked up soccer. She attended the University of Texas at El Paso to play collegiate “fútbol” while earning a degree in Accountancy. In her years in El Paso, she has served in college ministry at UTEP’s BSM, high school ministry at Coronado Baptist, and everything in between.

Upon graduation in May of 2018, Jeanna joined the Anchor as its Administrative Director and the rest is history!

​When Jeanna isn’t meeting the needs on the body of Christ with joy, she can be found at local coffee shop reading, Olympic lifting, climbing, hiking and yes, every once in a while, back on the field with a ball at her feet!

Josue Lugo
Worship Leader

Josue, more affectionately known as "Juice", was born in Juarez, Mexico, but you would never guess that by his "British" accent. He studied Kinesiology at the University of Texas at El Paso and has a knack for becoming all things to all people for the sake of the Gospel.

He has served in overseas missions, campus ministries, children ministries, student ministries, music ministries—you name it, he’s done it.

​When he’s not selling insurance, lifting weights, or reading his Bible, you can find him cruisin’ in his car to Christian rap, eating, or playing his guitar.

Harley Annen
​​Worship Planner

Harley is one of seven children in her crazy family of nine. She grew up in Crete, Nebraska but has lived in Hastings, NE for most of her life. During her senior year of high school she met her now husband, Jordan. The two got married in June of 2017 and are currently following Jordan’s army career in El Paso.

​At Nebraska Christian College, Harley worked towards a Worship Arts degree before moving to Texas. She has been involved in ministry for over 5 years but grew up in ministry as a pastors kid.

Harley thrives on all things music, youth retreats, and summer camps. She has a heart for youth and kids. Harley can be found singing at the top of her lungs, jamming on her guitar, or eating bagels in her free time.

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Planted in 2016

We at The Anchor endeavor to be on the Mission of God together in both form and function. We are a people who seek to fulfill this mission by partnering with one another in the cause of living out the Gospel as individuals and as a community of believers. ​Join us in exploring what it means to be in this partnership as we  impact the world and the Kingdom of God together.

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Our Partnerships & Networks

We have been truly blessed in our partnerships with those listed below. Click on any logo to visit their respective web sites.

Coronado Baptist Church has trained a majority of the leadership team at The Anchor, provided unending spiritual support throughout the years, and holds a special place in the heart of The Anchor. We are grateful for their love and generosity.

As a family of church-planting churches, Acts 29 is about one thing: church planting. Acts 29 exists to encourage, resource, facilitate, support and equip churches to plant churches that will plant church-planting churches! The Anchor is pleased to be part of the Acts 29 family.

Redeemer Church, an Acts 29 Church Planting Network: Redeemer Church had been praying for the Lord to raise up a church planting team in El Paso and unbeknownst to them, God had done just that! Redeemer's partnership has been an incredible blessing to The Anchor as they guide, teach, and equip The Anchor's leadership to do ministry.

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) holds values and doctrine that The Anchor supports and believes in. The Anchor is honored to partner with the SBC to reach the world with the Gospel.