Our church is led by volunteer ministry leaders who are supported and assisted by paid staff, elected officers, and appointed advisors. As a team, we are always looking for ways to work together to serve our church community as we Love God, Love People and Make Disciples.
STAFF
Ryan Rovito
Lead Pastor
Pastor Ryan has served Valley Chapel since 2017, stepping into the "Lead" Pastor role in 2020. Near the end of a 7-year Manufacturing and Data Analysis career and after performing in a Celtic Rock band, Pastor Ryan followed a calling to theological education at Northeastern Seminary. Graduating with a Master's in Divinity with a focus on Transformational Leadership, supported by field training as a Hospital Chaplain, he is excited to guide us on our mission to love God, love people, and make disciples.
Lisa McCrary
Office Manager
Lisa has served as our office administrator since 2013. Lisa manages all things administrative at Valley Chapel including reception, bookkeeping, communication, graphic design, giving management, and so much more. If you have any questions about how our church operates, then Lisa is your resource.
Mark Harley
Local Ministerial Candidate (LMC)
Mark is a student at Northeastern Seminary and exploring whether God is calling him to ordained ministry in the Free Methodist Church. As an LMC, Mark takes on a wide range of pastoral leadership responsibilities including preaching, planning, team leadership, and others as the exploration of his calling unfolds.
Reagan Phillippi
Custodian
Reagan has been quietly and consistently keeping our church facilities clean every week since 2018. If you run into her while worshipping be sure to say "thank you" for all she does for us here!
ADVISORS
Sue Slocum
Meals & Fellowship Specialist
Sue advises our Leaders in the planning and preparing of gatherings and giveaways involving meals.
Chelsie Mantelli
Kidz Ministry Director
Chelsie directs our Children's programming and serves to help kids and grownups draw closer to Jesus together.
Scot Mantelli
Technology Director
Scot is a gifted IT specialist who uses his skills and talents to guide the purchasing, maintenance, and use of technology that enables us to fulfil our mission in the modern world.
Debbie Johnson
Director of Transformational Art
To inspire and equip the community of Valley Chapel to creatively express their faith, Debbie holds space for creating and/or sharing art.
Ann Towner
Care & Prayer Specialist
Ann guides our congregation in how we care for and pray for our community and one another.
Could You Be Our Next Advisor?
Advisors are Members at Valley Chapel who, in partnership with the Pastoral Staff, have discovered an area of personal passion that can make a big difference to their church community. Do you have something you LOVE to do that could SERVE your church? Perhaps it's worth exploring!
