OUR PASTORS AND DEACONS

Church of the Valley pastors are essential to our leadership and oversight. These men encourage and empower the family to discover more of who God has made them to be, mobilize in service and mission as they utilize their God-given gifts, and engage more people with the life-changing news of the gospel. 

 
Chris Longley
Pastor
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Josh Opp
Pastor
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Wes Shelnutt
Pastor
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DEACONS

Our deacons serve the church by caring for its practical needs.

 
Stephen Andrews
AV/Tech
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Chris Jones
Prayer
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Pam Sams
Prayer
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Liz Shelnutt
Events
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Kait Buchanan
Hospitality
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Greg Platner
Connection
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Khristen Longley
Valley Kids
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Shawna Jones
Valley Kids
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Joe and Whitney Finke
Valley Students
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Walter Prado
Creative Arts
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Kaylea Copeland
Communications
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Church of the Valley also maintains an outside volunteer accountability board of three men to speak into our elder board and church life. Our elders rely on these men for insight and influence in matters of church governance, discipline, growth, and more. We joyfully rely on their experience as ministers of the gospel, fathers, mentors, and more.