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Pastor

Pastor Steve attended Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon, and studied for the ministry before coming to Porterville in 1976 as a Youth Pastor. For the next 22 years, he served the church in various capacities while owning and operating a business. In 1998, Steve accepted the call into full-time ministry as Pastor of Valley Oak Community Church.

In 1999, Steve became a chaplain for the Porterville Police Department and later the Fire Department, where he continues to serve the men and women of these organizations and the community in times of need. 

Our Beliefs
  1. The bible is inspired, inerrant, and the sole authority for Christian faith.
  2. One God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  3. Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection.
  4. HUmanity is created in God's image but needs reconciliation through Christ due to sin.
  5. Forgiveness and eternal life are granted through repentance and faith in Jesus as Lord/
  6. The Church consists of all who are saved through Christ.
  7. Believers are called to obey God and fellowship with others, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
  8. Christ's return will bring eternal life for the redeemed and judgment for the unrepentant.
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