MISSION
To mobilize the body of believers of Valley Bible Church in the compassionate ministries of extending God's grace and mercy to those in need and shepherd the seniors of the church.
VISION
To provide effective and caring shepherding of seniors and a compassionate network of support for those in need: first within our church and then to our community.
AREAS OF CARE
Urgent Care/Visitation
Providing a ministry of care and mercy to those with health issues, a family crisis, or death
Agape
Providing benevolent assistance to those in need from the Agape Fund under guidelines of the Elder Board
Prayer/Praise Sheet
Weekly collection and publication of prayer requests from our congregation who are seeking prayer support
Prayer Chain
Urgent prayer requests communicated to identified prayer supporters via phone contact.
HIM (Home Improvement Ministry)
Assists widows or single mothers with auto repair, home maintenance, or other home-based tasks
Financial Counseling
Assists members of the congregation with non-legal financial counseling
Lovin' Oven
Contact us if you're interested in helping!
Preparing and/or transporting meals to new moms and to people recovering from surgery or going through treatments (e.g. chemo) if there is no one else to assist them. Contact the Church Office if you or someone you know would like to sign up.
Senior Adults: Care and shepherding specifically targeted to the seniors of the church
LEADERSHIP
Pastor of Congregational Care
David Howard
dhoward@valleybible.org
(510) 799-3171 x119
Administrative Assistant
Delores Wiley
dwiley@valleybible.org
(510) 799-3171 x110
CARING MINISTRY STAFF
Urgent Care/Visitation
Delores Wiley
dwiley@valleybible.org
Agape
David Howard
Prayer Sheet
Shannon Grosenheider
sgrosenheider@valleybible.org
Prayer Chain
Claudia Swanson
HIM
Jim Lightfoot
Financial Counseling
David Howard
Lovin' Oven
Gene Schnabel/Cathy Rasmussen
Senior Adults
David Howard/Delores Wiley
