Our Leadership Team

 James Graham, Sr. Pastor

 Home Town: Springfield, Ohio

 How Long at VVBC:  33 Years

 Role at VVBC: To assist Valley View members as they grow into mature believers and equip them to passionately pursue the mission of Christ through example, preaching and teaching of the good news of Jesus Christ and His word.
Education: M. Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary. D.Min. candidate at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Family: My fantastic wife, Charleen; 3 wonderful adult children – Amy, Jeff, and Heather; who with Conrad, Lindsey, and Mark have given us nine of the greatest grandchildren ever born, Austin, Brennon, Collin, Dawson, Josiah, Elijah, Hannah, Rebecca, and Tatum.
Favorite things to do:  Spend time with Charleen in the mountains, fishing, reading, motorcycle rides, and,time with family…oh, and preaching.
Impactful book: The Crucifixion of Ministry by Andrew Purves,  
Favorite Movies: "Blindside,"“Braveheart,” “Northwest Passage,” "Jeremiah Johnson," “Dead Poets Society," “Lord of the Rings,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Searchers,” “30 Seconds over Tokyo,” and lots of old black and white movies.
Favorite Foods:  Italian, Chinese, a good cup of café latte, and comfort foods.
Favorite TV shows: American Pickers, Friday Night Lights, House, Survivor, NCIS, and most anything on the Food Network, Discovery, or the History channel.
What would you like people to know, most, about God?  That He is a God of Love, Truth, and Grace.

 

 Name:  Robert Archer, Student Ministries Pastor

 Home Town:  California        

 Family: My better half, Lydia, our son Caleb and two beagles  Sky and Comet

 Favorite things to do: Mt. Bike, Build/ Make things, and  spend time with Family
Impactful books: Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley, Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Favorite Movies: Accepted,” Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Herbie,” “Fast and Furious,” “The Bucket List,”
Favorite Foods:  Barbeque Chicken, Clam chowder in a sour dough bread bowl, Sashimi, Tamales, and Top Ramen.
Your role at VVBC: To help Students experience God, encourage their growth, and equip them to serve.
Favorite TV shows: House, How I met your Mother, Hot Import Nights, and most anything on Planet Green or Discovery the channels.
What would you like people to know, most, about God?  That He is real.

 Name: Sheryl Howard, Director of Administration & Worship Ministries

 Home Town: Tempe, AZ 

 Years at VVBC: Life Long member

 Family: Incredible husband, Sherman, two children, Tony and Katie, their spouses, Phil and Amber and five precious grandchildren, Brandon, Kyle, Raven, Wesley & Gabriel 
Favorite things to do:  Spend time w/ Sherman and my children, time with friends, Singing, motorcycle rides and reading 
Impactful books: Christian fiction 
Favorite Movies: "Phantom of the Opera", "While You Were Sleeping", "The Fugitive", "Everafter" 
Favorite Foods: Ice cream, Mexican food, pasta 
Favorite TV Shows: 24, Prison break, CSI and American Idol 
What would you like people to know, most, about God?  He is and will always be my only reason