Our Staff
   Rev. Holland Lewis        loisf@westvalleychurch.com
Senior Pastor (since October 1996)

You will want to check out Pastor Holland's "Pastor's Corner" on this website.  His page will give you information about him, his wife, Mary, and their family.  You can also view his weekly sermon outlines (Today's Good News), newsletter articles (Pastor's Perspective) and other articles he has written.  Pastor Holland also shares some of his prayer requests.

 

 

 

             

Assistant to the Pastor

 

  Gwen Shipley            gwens@westvalleychurch.com

Music & Worship (since 2007)

She married Claude on June 28, 1975.  They have three children:  Tawnya, Amber & Crystal

Gwen's life verse/scripture is:  Ephesians 4

Her main responsibilities at WVC are:
* Planning and arranging worship and praise music
* Arranging special music
* Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Praise Team & Special Music
* Coordination/oversight of sound/audio/media department in relationship with music department

 

 

   Brenda Grosz                brendag@westvalleychurch.com

Business Administrator (since 1979)

She married Ron on October 30, 1972.  They have three children:  Mindy, Nick & Tony

Brenda's life verse/scripture is:  Jeremiah 29:11

Her main responsibilities at WVC are:
* Business Administration
* Secretarial & Custodial Management
* Facilities Coordinator
* Finance & Grounds

 

   Terri Godoy                    terrig@westvalleychurch.com          

Children's Ministries (since 2001)

She has been married to Ed for 22 years.  They have three children:  Jamie, Janáe & Jordan

Terri's life verse/scripture is:  Philippians 3:13-14

Her main responsibilities at WVC are:
* Care of children (birth to 6th grade)
* Nursery
* Caravan Program (Wednesday evenings)
* Vacation Bible School
* Sunday School
* Children's Church (Sunday mornings)
* Children's Choirs (Sunday evenings)
* Children's Quizzing
* Children's Talent
* Children's Camps

 

   Jason Johnston             jasonj@westvalleychurch.com

Youth Ministries (since September 2004)

He married Kala on June 24, 2000.  They have three children:  Faith, Hope & Michael

Pastor Jason's life verse/scripture is:  John 3:30 "He must increase, I must decrease."

His main responsibilities at WVC are:
* Youth Program Development
* Leadership Development - student & adult
* Ministry Night Organization
* Sunday School Organization
* Visitation of Students

 

  Mary Stream          marys@westvalleychurch.com

Mid-Adult Ministries (since September 1992)

She married Leray on June 9, 1974.  They have two children:  Methia & Tyler

Pastor Mary's life verse/scripture is:  Ephesians 4:12

Her main responsibilities at WVC are:
* First Impressions:  ushers, greeters, aisle hosts, bread bakers, coffee servers
* Mid-Adult Education - Sunday School
* Outreach Care Groups
* Home Care Groups

 

  Dean Wilson          deanw@westvalleychurch.com

APPLE Ministries 55+ (since October 1997)

He married Carmon on December 14, 1963.  They have three children:  Michael, Shannon & Matthew

Pastor Dean's life verse/scripture is:  Ephesians 3:17-19

His main responsibilities at WVC are:
* Director of APPLE Ministries, Adults 55+
* Teacher of LIFE Sunday School Bible Class
* Marriage & Relational Therapist
* Pre-Marital Preparation Counseling
* District Studies Administrator

 

 

Primetime C.A.R.E. Ministries (since October 1999)

* C.A.R.E. - Christian Advocates Responding to the Elderly
    - Worship Services at Senior Living Facilities
    - Bible Studies at Senior Living Facilities
    - Special Services/Communion
    - Tea Parties & Vacation Bible Schools
    - Sunday School
    - Christmas Events

 

 Luis Rodriguez     luisr@westvalleychurch.com

Hispanic Ministries (since September 2005)

He married Lisa on December 15, 2001. 

Pastor Luis' life verse/scripture is:  Jeremiah 29:11

His main responsibilities at WVC are:
* Contact at large with the Hispanic community
* Help integrate Hispanic families into the life of the Church
* Make visitation in order to build relationships with Hispanic community
* Follow up on new visitors
* Compassionate Ministries
* Upward Soccer