Join us for services, groups and classes. We have live services online on our Green Valley App and on our YouTube channel
The Front Office is open with limited office hours and Pastoral Partners are available! Stop by on a Tuesday or Thursday from 9 AM - 4 PM for help or prayer (closed from noon to 1 PM). If you would like to volunteer to be part of this amazing team or you would like to make an appointment - email info@greenvalley.church or give us a call at 530-622-3231.
Our Little’s Place (Infants - Pre K) is available Sunday mornings upstairs at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 AM with check-in beginning 15 minutes before services begin. Kid’s Place (Pre-K to 5th Grade) meets for large group in Room 306 at 8:30 and in their classrooms at 10 & 11:30 AM. Jr. High (6th to 8th) meets Sundays at both the 10 & 11:30 AM services downstairs in our kids building. High School OG Youth (9th Grade - 12th Grade) meets Mondays at 7 PM downstairs in room 307. For more info on Youth Ministries - check out our Kids Page.
We have lots of Volunteer opportunities! Fill out our Volunteer Form or email info@greenvalley.church and we’ll get you plugged in!
We’d love to hear from you! Fill out our online Connect Card - to get involved, to volunteer, to get prayer!
Looking for someone on staff? You’ll find them in our Staff Directory.
OUR HISTORY
Green Valley Community Church started in 1930 as a community outreach church. Today, Green Valley shares a fresh vision for reaching the community through the Ephesians 4 model of ministry – ministry based on all the gifts of all the people in the church and not just on the abilities of one pastor. This biblical team concept, coupled with a sincere compassion for the lost, sparked a renewed passion for our community.
OUR VISION
LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE.
We want to meet everyone right where they are with serving, classes, and messages that deal with everyday challenges, hopes, and heartbreaks. We believe that God is present in all things at all times.
CORE VALUES
ENCOUNTER JESUS
One of the first invitations to encounter Jesus happened with three simple words, “come and see.” At GVCC, we believe that everyone has the right to hear that gracious invitation to encounter Jesus; so whether it’s in a Sunday service, a small group, or an intentional relationship, we’d say, come and see.
ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY
At GVCC, we believe that people’s desire for community was placed in us by God Himself. We also contend that the strongest and most healing form of community happens around Jesus Christ. That’s why we gather on Sunday for worship and in small groups to further our spiritual growth.
EQUIP TO SERVE
The Bible says that every Christ-follower has God-given gifts, talents, and experiences that are unique to them. At GVCC, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to use those gifts to serve God, their community, and the world.
Our leadership team is passionate about people and maintains a desire to fully engage the church to live a focused, Christ-centered life. Additionally, they are supported by the spiritual support of the Board of Elders. Together, they bring years of wisdom, guidance, and character to our community.
If you want to find out more about our church in person, you are invited to attend our 30 min Next Steps class that starts after the 11:30 AM service on the first Sunday of the month!
Executive Team
Bekah Townsend - Teaching Pastor | Groups & Classes email
Larissa Carson - Next Gen email
John Loera - Teaching Pastor | Empower Fitness email
Kristie Sheble - Communications | Church Services email
Nicole Wetmore - Operations | Missions | Connections email
Scott Sinner - Lead Pastor email
Pastors
Scott Sinner
Lead Pastor
Actively leading and teaching in the church for 37 years, Scott communicates God’s word through an interactive fun, storytelling style. He is passionate about the local church and believes that when it is working right, it can change the world. Scott has been married to his wife Kellie for 37 years, they have two beautiful daughters, two great son-in-laws and two magnificent grandbabies. When not recovering from some injury, Scott enjoys playing basketball and golf. Growing up in the bay area has made the Sinner’s avid Raider fans - proof that God has a sense of humor.
John Loera
Teaching Pastor | Empower Fitness
John, officially on Green Valley staff since 2008, started in the Community Care department, running Common Ground on Saturday’s mornings. Connecting with guests by giving messages downstairs, John began speaking on Wednesdays and weekends, eventually becoming Green Valley’s Executive Pastor. He now serves on the Executive Team and leads Empower Fitness.
Bekah Townsend
Teaching Pastor | Groups & Classes
Rebekah Townsend joined our Pastor team in August of 2022. She speaks in our weekend services and oversees our Groups & Classes. For the last 23 years, she served in a variety of ministry roles in many different places, but her passion has been the same. She is dedicated to helping people come to know Jesus. Bekah has been married to her husband Ryan for almost 20 years and they have three amazing kids. They enjoy traveling and going on adventures together as a family.
Elder Team
email the Elder Team at elders@greenvalley.church
WHAT WE BELIEVE
ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is God’s word to all. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures are inspired by God, and are infallible and inerrant in the original manuscripts. They are the unique, full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice, and there are no other writings similarly inspired by God.
ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to all people. Men and women can never make up for their sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can a person be saved from sin’s penalty. When God has begun a saving working in the heart of any person, He gives assurance in His Word that He will continue performing it until the day of its completion.
ABOUT THE CHURCH
The church is composed of believers who gather for worship, fellowship, communion, spiritual growth and the use of individual gifts to further God’s mission to reach the world with the message of salvation. Under the supportive care of our staff & elder board, its members are to work together in love and unity, intent on the one ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
ABOUT MEMBERSHIP
GVCC doesn’t do church membership in the traditional way. We believe that if you call Green Valley “church home,” that makes you a “member.” We believe a church is a community of dynamic relationships, where we grow, serve, and give of ourselves to others. If that’s you and you’re doing that here with us, then guess what? That makes you a “member” of GVCC! Welcome to the family!