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Church Leadership
Rev. Joni Messenger
Pastor Joni is originally from Ohio where she graduated from Ohio State University. She continued her studies at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena and was ordained in this Conference in 1983. Since then, Joni has been appointed to the following churches: Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Mission Viejo, 1983-1989 She served on an interim basis here at Valencia UMC in 2006, then at San Fernando UMC and Piru UMC. Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Song: "In the Garden" #314 Rev. John Shaver Pastor John comes to Valencia from Christ UMC, Bethel Park, PA, where he is the Minister to John married Michele McGinnis in June of 2002 at Samuelson Chapel (California Lutheran University). Michele is a native Californian and enjoys being a mom, going to the gym, attending the Mom’s group at the church, taking Madison to story-time at the library, and shopping for bargains. John and Michele are blessed with daughter Madison who enjoys everything about life except the word “no” (but she loves to say it). Favorite Food: Pasta, Seafood and Chips and (Good) Salsa (that's the real reason I run marathons) Favorite Song: "Friend of God" and anything U2
Paul Anderson has spent the majority of his life in The Arts - music, theater and graphic design. His lifelong contributions to the Lord spans decades of vocal, instrumental, artistic and performing offerings. A member of VUMC since 1992, Paul has sung with several church choirs, and performed with the contemporary service Praise Band since 2002. By trade he is a professional in the printing and graphic arts industry, currently employed as Graphics Production Supervisor for Southern California Edison. Paul has used his talents to create for stage, film/video, studio recordings and commercial jingles, and has penned songs in pop, rock, spiritual, theatrical and children's music genres. Favorite Food: Almost any combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
Michelle has lived in numerous places in the United States as the oldest child of an Air Force officer, but settled with her family in southern California where she attended San Diego State University. She comes from a long line of Methodists, but it was in a Presbyterian church that her family attended for a brief time that she met her future husband, Mike. They have two daughters, Megan and Katie. Michelle enjoys reading, scrap booking and spending time with friends and family. A member of the VUMC staff since 1999, she has a heart for the Lord, the church, and her family. She carries with her a passion for children and for those who are in ministry with children. Favorite Food: anything Mexican
Steven has been Director of Music Ministries at VUMC since May 2005. He is a self-taught musician who began his music career at age 17 in the Midwest. He has been involved in church music since then and his church work has taken him all over the world… Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, Kuwait and Italy. He has shared his gifts in the Crystal Cathedral, the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. and many local churches and concert halls. Steven is an award-winning Musical Director in the Los Angeles theatre scene and has worked in the Dorothy Chandler, Disney Concert Hall, Shrine Auditorium and the Mark Taper Forum. His music clients have included such notables as Shirley Jones, Lorna Luft, John Raitt, Melissa Manchester, Cybill Shepherd, and Maureen McGovern. He has extensive experience in the recording studio as a pianist, a conductor, a producer and arranger with several album credits. Favorite Food: Italian
Peter Joseph joined VUMC staff in May 2005 as Director of Youth Ministries. He grew up in Orange County, and graduated from the University of California-Irvine in 1997. While in college he traveled with Reign Ministries to 26 countries (including Russia, China, and India), supervising high school students in various outreach ministries. After receiving a call to full time ministry, he enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary and received his Master of Divinity in 2001. After seminary, he accepted the position as first full time Episcopal Youth Minster in southern Orange County. Peter is supported throughout his ministry by his talented wife, Bonnie, who is a social worker at Patten State Hospital, having recently graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Master's Degree in Social Work. When Peter isn’t thinking about how to assist youth to be the kind of people God desires them to be, he enjoys playing basketball, and going to rock concerts, amusement parks and musicals. Favorite Food: Spicy Italian
Sherry has been a member of the staff of Valencia for over ten years. She has served in various capacities and currently is responsible for Adult Ministries which includes our Small Group Ministry and Equipping Ministry. A life long Methodist, Sherry has served in the church since singing in Children’s Choirs at age 6. Over the years she has volunteered for numerous leadership positions, from Worship planning to organizing Women’s Retreats. Sherry is also the Chair of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale, active in the National Association of Church Musicians, and serves on the Arts Advisory Committee for the City of Santa Clarita. She has a BS degree in Business Management – Human Resources from California State University at Northridge. Sherry has been married to Don for 35 years and they have two daughters, Dana and Erica, and two grandchildren, Ava and Tristan. Favorite Food: Anything chocolate!
Ann has served as the pianist/organist for VUMC since 1998 and also served as the Youth Choir accompanist from 1995 until 1998. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, graduating with the highest honor in Music – Outstanding Senior. Ann was the accompanist for the Santa Clarita Master Chorale from 1998 to 2007. She lives in Valencia with her husband, Greg, and they have two sons, Geoff and Kevin. Favorite Food: Seafood - especially when sauteed in lots of butter (mmm!)
Deb Baur has been Office Administrator since 2003. She lived the majority of her youth in India but at the age of 17 moved back to the United States and in 1980 graduated from the New England Conservatory in Boston, and has an MBA from California State University Northridge. Deb has worked in the President’s Office at Boston University and for World Cup USA 1994. She has been a member of the church since 1996 and is a member of the Chancel Choir. In 1998 she co-founded the Santa Clarita Master Chorale and has served as CEO of the board since then. She is married to Shunil Borpujari and has two stepchildren, Shayla and Sean, and a grandson. Favorite Food: Gujarati
Vickie Good has served as Secretary at Valencia UMC since 1998. She moved to what was then called the Saugus / Newhall area with her family in 1965 when her father was called to pastor a small local church. She attended school in the William S. Hart School District and graduated from Glendale City College. Vickie has served in positions with the Saugus School District, the City of Santa Clarita, he Jay Nolan Center of Autism, and the Cal Arts School of Film/Video. She loves baseball and is a faithful Dodger fan. Vickie married Chuck in 1969 and they have two sons, Chuck and Andy. Favorite Food: Steak - filet of course. If not, an In & Out hamburger will do.
Joann has served as Office Assistant since April 2005. She and her husband, Travis, joined VUMC in 1973. They have two children and eight grandchildren. Joann enjoys camping, reading, scrapbooking, gardening , travel and bicycling. She started bicycle touring in 1990 in the United States and several foreign countries. Favorite Food: Dodger Dogs and Italian
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the Seeker Initiative and Emerging Ministries. He has served or interned at a variety of church settings from the inner city to rural and suburban. Currently John’s responsibilities include the teaching pastor at the contemporary services, planning with the emerging worship team and singles ministry. His passion is to work in a team-driven ministry to make the Gospel of Jesus Christ relevant to the communities he serves. He also has a passion for children, youth, and missions and serves on various non-profit agencies and conference committees. He was elected by the Western Pennsylvania Conference as a reserve delegate to the General and Jurisdictional Conference 2008. He enjoys spending time with his family, running (marathons), going to the gym, reading, watching various sports (of course the Steelers), and watching movies.
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