Children: Megan, Amy

Years at VVBC: 3 ½

Ministries: Faith Ministry, Divorce Care Ministry, Bible Study Teacher

“Today, I feel God has me at the peak of a mountain – not so I can claim victory, but so that he can give me perspective to see how far he’s brought me and to see the beautiful unexplored valley below. I believe he’s calling me to “watch and pray” from this place for a time. And I believe that call to watch and pray is at the core of what it means to be an elder. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the journey leads.”  ~Marsha~

Gene Davis

Spouse: Connie

Children: Pam, Laurie, Terry

Grandchildren: Joshua, Nicholas, John Michael, Sean, Kim, Seth, Shae, Delaney & Elyssa

Years at VVBC: Charter member

Ministries:  Former choir member and Sunday School teacher.  Gene has faithfully served as an elder since the beginning of Valley View.

“Hebrews 1 and Psalms1, where Christ shows us insightful love and restoration without pressure. Both geared to eradicate the human nature of blameplacing and fault-finding so prevalent in our nature—giving loving kindness and tender mercies. My desire is that we experience love and restoration as we exhault our lives as God indwelled through Christ—atonement indeed.”  ~Gene~

Sherman Howard

Spouse: Sheryl (29 years)

Children:Tony (& Amber), Katie (& Phil) Grandchildren: Brandon, Kyle, Raven, Wesley and  Gabriel

Years at VVBC: 29

Ministries: Word and Worship Ministry, Worship Team, Media, Angel Tree

“My life at this current time is one that is growing in love for others. To be a blessing to share the sorrows of my life, that ability to help others reach to regain their sanity from sins lies.The forgiveness I have felt through surrender to Christ, allows in me to reach out to others, and create loving excitement in life, bringing hope and encouragement for this day.”  ~Sherman~

Barry Lane

Spouse:  Billie

Children: Jennifer, James

Grandchildren: Lauren, Zachary and Arwyn

Years at VVBC: 6

Ministries:  Impact Ministry, Worship Team, Prison Bible Study

“Over the years I have grown stronger and more faithful in our Lord. My attitude and emotions have changed from negativism to being positive. This has not been an overnight change. It has taken years and it is still a work in progress.”   ~Barry~

Pat Lawrence

Years at VVBC: 40+

Ministries: Impact Ministry, Christian Education Fund, Treasurer, Prison Fellowship

“Over the last 20 yrs. God has worked many things into me. I’ve pursued mission work, left my job to work in full time ministry, started my own business so I could do “tent making” in China and have ministered in prison. I have tried to have less of me and more of Him during this time. God has proved faithful in continuing to work his will into my life. There are many areas that have been quite uncomfortable where God has worked. There are many ways he has more than fulfilled my desires. The best thing is that God is still working and I am responding the best I can.”.   ~Pat~

Andy Pulsipher

Spouse: Deborah (39 years)

Children: Lori, Kelly

Grandchildren: Emma and Aidan

Years at VVBC: 2 ½

Ministries: Life Ministry, Usher, Architect for facility expansion, and small group.

“In retrospect, my journey of life has been blessed with God’s guiding hand. I can look back and see the people he put in my life that prayed for me, shaped me and patiently waited for me to respond. As I look at the big picture I cannot help but appreciate His love for me and realize He truly did know me in my mother’s womb and has watched over me every day. I am truly blessed.”  ~Andy~

Maurice Robinson

Spouse: Denyse

Children: Jason (and Joy), Monet, Amber, Melissa

Grandchildren: 6 so far

Years at VVBC: 16+/-

Ministries:  Life Ministry, Leads a Sunday Bible study

"The opportunity of service that has been given to me with the Adult Bible Study has been a blessing from God. My needs continue to be met as I study and prepare each week. I’m not sure that anyone else is benefitting, but I pray that they are, as I pray for God’s direction in preparation each week. My goal in life was always one of service, but I never really understood the concept of “service above self” until I came to know and appreciate the love of Christ as he died instead of me when I don’t deserve His love.”         ~Maurice~