ministry staff
Pastor Chris Barker
Lead Pastor
Pastor Chris has been leading the congregation of
Valley Life Center since November of 2006. Chris was born and
raised in
the Mid-Willamette valley and finds himself quite comfortable
with the climate and culture of this area.
Chris knew in
his early years that God had placed a call upon his life to
pastor, and has now been in full-time ministry for the past
24 years. His heart and leadership are reflected in his
desire to LOVE GOD more and LOVE PEOPLE better.
He is thankful for his wife of 24 years, Crystal, and two
daughters,Bethany and Katie, who also enjoy serving Jesus
and His Church. Their hobbies center around family, friends
and music.
Pastor Jeff Riley
Associate Pastor
Pastor Jeff joined Valley Life Center in September of 2010 to over see Christian Education, Life Groups among other areas of ministry. He lived all of his life in Washington State, raised in Tacoma and spending his last 12 years in the Seattle area where he attended Northwest University.
He came to put his faith & trust in Jesus Christ when he was 16 years old. His passion in ministry is to see people come to know the passions and gifts God has given them. In return see those people start living in those gifts and passions to make a difference for all of eternity!
Jeff has been married to wife wife Maria for 7 years. Maria is a registered nurse and currently volunteers her time as the nursery coordinator. They are blessed with two children, Evan and Mckenna.
Pastor Jerry Mullins
Youth Pastor
Pastor Jerry has been working with the youth at Valley Life
Center since April of 2007. He was raised in Chandler, Arizone and lived there
until he met and married his wife of almost 15 years. In 1997,
they moved to Oregon and spent ten years of ministry working
with the youth of Sutherlin Assembly of God.
Jerry was not raised in a Christian home, yet there were many
times that God had made himself known. When Jerry was 21
years old his nephew asked him, "Uncle, would you please
take me to church?" Jerry took him to church and ended
up accepting Jesus as Savior. He immediately felt a call to
work with teenagers.
He is thankful for his wife and ministry partner, Julie, and
three kids, Raelee, Randell, and Rylan. One of their daily
priorities is eating together at the dinner table. Jerry
enjoys watching and playing sports.
Cindy Gonzales
Office Manager
Cindy has been working in administration with Valley Life Center since 1998. In 1986, Cindy and her husband and children, moved to Dallas, and have lived there ever since (in the same house even).
As a young child, Cindy accepted Christ as her personal Savior. She has attended Valley Life Center for almost 24 years. The majority of that time, she has been involved in music ministry playing a keyboard instrument (i.e. piano, organ). She values the opportunity to offer worship and praise to God through music.
Cindy has been married to her wonderful and patient husband, Lee, for 33 years. They have a daughter, Angela; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Heather; and the most beautiful grandaughter in the world, Hazel.
Renee Sonday
Receptionist
Reneé has been the receptionist/bookkeeper at Valley Life Center since 2008. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and then moved to the mainland as an infant. Reneé moved to Dallas with her mother in 1987.
Reneé accepted Christ while attending a youth group in Junior High, and rededicated her life during her high school years. Valley Life Center has been home church for more than 15 years. She has been involved in children's, women's, and marriage ministries.
Reneé has been married for her wonderful husband for 14 years. They have four children, Cole, Wyatt, McKenna, and Faith. Rene´ enjoys scrapbooking, photography, and spending time with her family.
