Our Leadership

Elder Chairman

Rick has been at Sun Valley, along with his wife (Amy) and 3 daughters, since the church's beginnings in 2003. From 2003 - 2007 he served as an associate pastor on staff. Since that time he has remained active in service as a lay elder.

His hope for Sun Valley is that we would not be satisfied with simply "playing church," but would have such an overwhelming view of the word of God and the glory of Christ that we would passionately desire to see others come to know Him and make much of Him.

Elder

Dennis was one of the founding members of the church in 2003 when he and his wife decided to join SVC.

Dennis serves the church in the role of lay elder and regularly teaches adult Sunday Seminars.

Dennis' hope is for Sun Valley to continue to develop into an “authentic Christian community” that increasingly expresses its devotion to God through the Worship that is Biblically Based and informed by the wisdom of the CHURCH through the centuries.

Elder

David, his wife Heidi, and his children have been at Sun Valley since 2003. David serves the church in the role of Elder. His role as an elder involves shepherding and teaching. He may teach an adult Sunday school class or lead portions of a Sunday worship service.

David's hopes for Sun Valley Church include: spreading the Good News to the Yakima Valley, praising God corporately, and remaining Christ-centered and grounded in God's Word.

Elder

Josh and his wife Heather have been members of SVC since its inception in 2003. They have three children. Josh has been a small group leader at SVC throughout the life of our church. He became an elder in December of 2019. He serves in teaching adult, student, and children's seminars.

Senior Pastor

John has been the lead pastor of SVC since its inception in 2003. Prior to SVC he and his wife (Sheri) served at West Side Baptist Church in Yakima. Besides preaching weekly, John occasionally teaches in our Sunday Seminars. He also oversees the office personnel and helps guide SVC ministries.

As the preaching pastor, it is his desire to glorify God and bring joy to God's people by rightly dividing God's word.

Assistant Pastor

Jeremy has had the privilege of growing up at Sun Valley Church and has now grown into the role of Assistant Pastor. Jeremy's family was part of the original church planting team from Westside Church. He is married to Katie and has five children.

Jeremy’s role includes overseeing our Small Group ministries, Leadership Development, Missions (foreign and local), and our Sunday Seminars. Having a passion for missions, it’s Jeremy’s desire to see the church properly equipped in order to spread the gospel throughout Yakima and the rest of the world.

Office Manager

Kimm and her husband, Jim, have been at SVC since 2020. They have four grown children and are now enjoying the grandparent stage.

Kimm's desire is to support and encourage the pastors in their ministries and welcome all who come through the doors of the church office.

Director of Children's Ministry

Mary is married to Dave and they have two children, both of whom were born into SVC. Mary has served SVC in a variety of ways over the years, but now serves as Director of Children’s Ministries. She seeks to equip and support the team of teachers, nursery, and toddler servers who come alongside parents in pointing the church’s littlest generation to Jesus.

Connections Team Director

Tyffany is married to Tim and they have three children and have been attending SVC since the beginning. Tyffany organizes everything that is involved in welcoming any and all that walk through our doors. She trains, encourages, directs, and schedules our team of people whose purpose is to make everyone feel welcome.

Director of Worship

Devin is originally from Frankfort, KY and now lives in the West Valley. He grew up in a Southern Baptist Church and graduated from Boyce College in Louisville, KY. He grew up in a family and church that instilled in him a desire to serve the people of God through worship ministry.

Devin serves as the director of worship, overseeing the music and liturgy for Sunday morning. He also oversees our social media and website. His desire is to minister to the church through the music and the liturgy each week so that they may grow closer to their Lord and have right understanding of who He is and what He has done.

Deacon

Marlin is a retired Washington State Patrol officer and has been at Sun Valley, along with his wife Judy, since 2005. His main responsibilities as a deacon include building maintenance and head usher.

Other than keeping the building in top shape, one of Marlin's main goals on Sundays is to make sure everyone is greeted with a healthy smile and hearty handshake before and after each service. He may even make a fish reference joke about his name when he says hello but at least you won't forget his name!

Deacon

Rick has been at Sun Valley Church since 2005, shortly after it was planted in East Valley. He became a deacon at the beginning of 2012 and serves primarily in building maintenance as well as being the lead sound technician.

Rick's hope is that Sun Valley continues to be a beacon of light and truth as it stays committed to the teaching and works of Christ, as revealed in the Bible.

Deacon

Steve and his wife Myrna have served the church faithfully for years. Steve became a deacon at the start of 2014 and has been an amazing addition to the team.

You will see Steve working around the church often during the week.

Deacon

For 10 years Levi and his wife, Meggie, have played an integral part at Sun Valley Church. Levi has served as a Small Group leader and now serves the church through his deacon duties. His giftings have been a major blessing to the people of SVC. Levi and Meggie have been blessed with 5 children.