Valley Family Church: Staff

Jeff & Beth and Staff

Jeff Jones

Senior Pastor
Pastor Jeff and his wife Beth founded and serve as the Senior Pastors of Valley Family Church. Jeff is also a Bible teacher, husband and father of four children who teaches the Word in a conversational way that connects with… See full bio
Beth Jones

Senior Pastor
Pastor Beth Jones and her husband Jeff serve as the Senior Pastors of Valley Family Church. She is a Bible teacher, author, wife and mother of four children, who ministers the Word in a relevant, humorous and inspiring way by… See full bio
Richard Pilger

Executive Pastor of Family Ministries & Multi-Site Development
Pastor Richard Pilger serves as the Executive Pastor overseeing Multi-site Development at VFC and serves as the Campus Pastor at Battle Creek location. In addition to this role, Richard oversees the Family Ministries Division at VFC which includes Kids and Student Ministries… See full bio
April Wedel

Executive Pastor of Connections and Spiritual Growth
Pastor April Wedel oversees the Connections and Spiritual Growth Division at VFC. This includes Programming, Spiritual Development, Retail Services, Get It Groups, Guest Services and Events. April is ordained through Faith Christian Fellowship International based in Tulsa, OK. Prior to… See full bio
Aaron Johnson

Executive Pastor of Operations
Pastor Aaron Johnson serves as one of the Executive Pastors at Valley Family Church. He is the Campus Pastor at the Cathedral Campus and also oversees the Operations Division of VFC, which includes the Administration, Human Resources, Volunteer Services, Facilities/Grounds,… See full bio
Matt Munson

Executive Director of Community Care
Matt Munson arrived on staff in September 2009 and serves as the Community Care Director. This includes the oversight of Pastoral Care, Family Care Center, Outreach Ministries, Personal Interest Groups (PIGS) and the development of the VFC Thrift Store. Matt… See full bio
Juan Olivarez

Executive Director of Media Tech
Juan Olivarez joined the staff in August 2011 and serves as the Executive Director of Media Tech at Valley Family Church. In his position, Juan oversees all aspects of Media Tech including Video, Audio and Lighting. Juan is originally from Dallas,… See full bio
Meghan Jones

Executive Director of Communications
Meghan Jones serves as the Executive Director of Communications at Valley Family Church. She has a passion to carry out the heart and vision of this House and creatively communicate the gospel in a way that draws people to Jesus.… See full bio
Eric Giesow

Director of EPIC Commission
Pastor Eric Giesow, along with his wife Erica Giesow, serve as the directors of the EPIC Commission discipleship program at VFC. Eric received his ministerial training at RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK, and is licensed through RHEMA Ministerial… See full bio
Hayden McAndrew

High School Ministry Coordinator/Pastor
Hayden McAndrew serves as the High School Pastor at Valley Family Church. He has a heart and a passion to spread the Gospel in a creative way so that the young people of this generation can “get it.” This includes… See full bio
Nick Nelson

Middle School Ministry Coordinator/Pastor
Nick Nelson serves as the Middle School Pastor at Valley Family Church. He is passionate about reaching Middle School and High School students and helping them “get it.” Nick is married to Jill and they have two children. Before Nick… See full bio
Tim Hoult

Care Ministry Pastor
Pastor Tim Hoult serves as the Care Pastor on staff at Valley Family Church. He has a heart for the house to love, serve and give to help people get it. Tim joined the staff in 2009. Prior to coming… See full bio
Michelle Snow

Care Pastor/Outreach Director
Michelle Snow serves as Care Pastor and Outreach Director here at Valley Family Church. She loves to serve Pastors Jeff and Beth and help them fulfill the vision God has given them. She is passionate about helping people get victory… See full bio
Pam Roe-Vanderberg

Spiritual Development Pastor
Pastor Pam Roe-Vanderberg oversees the Spiritual Development Department at VFC. This includes EPIC School of Leadership, The Get Started Program, Getting a Grip Classes and all internships. Pam received her ministerial training at Mount Hope Bible Training Institute in Lansing,… See full bio
Kevin Pilger

Properties Director/Care Pastor
Pastor Kevin Pilger serves as the Properties Director at Valley Family Church. He oversees Maintenance & Construction, Facilities, Grounds & Landscaping and Housekeeping & Security. Kevin received his ministerial training at Rhema Bible Training Center and Domata School of World… See full bio
Jason Koscinski

Financial Controller
Jason Koscinski serves as the Financial Controller at Valley Family Church. His professional and ministry experience includes training at RHEMA Bible Training Center, the Master’s Commission and years of experience in the banking, mortgage lending business, as well as pioneering… See full bio
Luke Jones

Kalamazoo Campus Worship Leader
Luke Jones is one of the Worship Leaders on staff at Valley Family Church. Before coming on staff, Luke served on the Student Ministries worship team during high school. His current role is now serving as the Kalamazoo Campus Worship… See full bio
Amiq Gill

Battle Creek Campus Worship Leader
Amiq Gill is one of the Worship Leaders on staff at Valley Family Church. Specifically, he leads worship at the Battle Creek campus. His predominate focus is on instrumentation as well as musically arranging and directing. Before coming on staff,… See full bio
Tara Hoult

VOX Student Ministries Worship Leader
Tara Hoult serves as the Personal Assistant to the Senior Pastors and as a Worship Leader for VOX HS at Valley Family Church. She has a heart to serve the church and the vision of VFC. Tara has been a… See full bio
Karen Spangler

Cathedral Worship Leader
Karen Spangler serves as the Cathedral Worship Leader at Valley Family Church. Karen brings over 20 years of experience as a worship leader to VFC and a passion to help people encounter Jesus through worship. Prior to serving in the… See full bio
Roger Ferworn

Production Director
Roger Ferworn serves as the Production Director at Valley Family Church. He oversees stage design, stage construction, lighting and video. Roger served in a variety of volunteer leadership positions prior to coming on staff at VFC including Front of House… See full bio
Angela Gasper

Retail Services Director
Angela Gasper serves as the Retail Services Director at Valley Family Church, overseeing both the Bookstore and the Cafe at all VFC campuses. She loves to serve Pastors Jeff and Beth, assisting them fulfill the vision God has given. She… See full bio
Ashley Hamlin

Web Media Director
Ashley Hamlin serves as the Web Media Director at Valley Family Church. She has a passion to grow the community within the church through the web and media relations. She is enthusiastic about serving others and helping the lost get… See full bio
Melissa Huff

Post Production Director
Melissa Huff serves as the Post Production Director at Valley Family Church. She has a passion to grow the community within the church through the weekend services and online services. She is enthusiastic about serving others and helping the lost… See full bio
Andrew Huff

Audio Director
Andrew Huff serves as the Audio Director at Valley Family Church. In his role, Andrew oversees all aspects of audio for every campus. He has a passion for mixing and creating a pleasant worship experience for the congregation. Before his… See full bio
Eric Jones

Video Production Director
Eric Jones serves as the Video Production Director at Valley Family Church. He has a passion to carry out the heart and vision of this House and to creatively communicate the gospel through video. He is currently receiving ministry training… See full bio
Vicky Pierman

Guest Services/Events Director
Vicky Pierman has served as the Director of Guest Services and Events since 2010. This includes the oversight of our Traffic, Information Center, VIP, Kiosk, Welcome and Usher Teams. She is also responsible for many of the activities at VFC,… See full bio
Tori Pilger

Kid's Ministry Director
Tori Pilger joined the VFC staff in 2004. She currently serves as the Kids Ministry Director. She previously served as VFC's public preschool director for 8 years, helping to develop the curriculum and overseeing the daily operations of the preschool.… See full bio