Pastoral Team

PASTOR'S NOTES: Our congregation is a church with a vision towards the advancement of the Kingdom of God. We will embrace our community through intentional missional and incarnational ministries. We have no greater goal than that of bringing people into a personal relationship with God. Our church is all about people. Programs and traditions are important. Style and procedures guide what we do. But all these things will never overshadow the significance of people. Equipping believers for ministry is an important part of our mission. Surf our site. We know you will find something of interest for you and every member of your family. Senior Pastor: Rev. J. Angel Valentin Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the South Bronx of New York City. Became a follower of Christ through the Teen Challenge Ministry after many years in Heroin addiction and crime. Graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College and received his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. Presently finishing his doctoral program at Fuller Seminary. Married to Linda Valentin (Cooper) of Housey's Rapids Ontario, Canada. For 33 years. Three Children: Jonathan (30) married to Katie; Celeste (25) married to Mark Donleavy and Joshua (26). Randy Williams (Associate Pastor of Worship and Wellness) "I exist to extend healing and wholeness to the entire person through an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ." My Mission verse is: Isaiah 61:1-2 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; To proclaim the favourable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance for our God; to comfort all who mourn." A bit about me: I am the staff redneck with hobbies of animal husbandry, hunting and fishing. I play musical instruments including guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin. I am married to a wonderful wife – Leah and have two captivating princess's: Cristy and Lindsay. Pastor Ann Foster (Assistant Pastor) Ann Foster balances life as a devoted wife and mother of four as well as a skilled executive and visionary entrepreneur - presenting God's awesome Word through dynamic and new thought-provoking avenues. Rev. Nate Vators (Visitation to Seniors) Judy Finley (Assistant Pastor) Emily Arbo (Associate Pastor - Children's Ministries and Administrator) Luke Haggett (Assistant Pastor - Youth Ministries and Worship Co-ordinator) Staff: Julie Meraw (Administrative Assistant) George McEwen (Custodian)