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Who We Are

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Mark Wilson, D.Min., Ph.D.

Lead Pastor

A pastor provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care for the church. Our lead pastor of 30 years is Mark Wilson. Mark was born and raised in Tulare, California. He earned a bachelors degree from California Baptist University, a Master of Divinity from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

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Valerie Wilson

SECRETARY

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Valerie works alongside her husband Mark in the ministry of Sierra Baptist Church. They have four grown children and several grandchildren. Valerie enjoys leading women's ministries, and serving in children's and worship ministries.

Rob Feely

Executive Pastor

Our executive pastor Rob Feely is from Visalia, California. He earned a bachelors degree from Biola University, and a Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology. Rob provides primary leadership for our student and worship ministries.

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Candace Feely

CHILDREN'S MINISTER

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With a minor in Biblical Studies, bachelors degree, and Master of Education from Biola University, Candace provides a shared leadership for our children's ministry.

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Matthew Young

Associate Pastor

Matthew is working on his Masters of Divinity through Summit Bible College. He has a heart for local missions, mental health, recovery, and discipleship.


Courtney Young

CHILDREN'S MINISTER

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Courtney has been involved in children’s ministry for over 10 years and also loves partnering with her husband in the ministries he oversees. 

Janet Chappell

Financial Secretary

Having studied Business and Finance from Phoenix School of Business, Janet has served as Financial Secretary for over 12 years. Janet loves organizing women's events, ministries for the homeless and those in need, and registration for Vacation Bible School.

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Joseph Lamb

Associate Pastor

Joseph received his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Arts in Teaching from Biola University. He taught 3rd and 5th grades for a total of 10 years before moving into his current position as a math curriculum consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. With a passion for Jesus combined with a desire to make better teachers, he is helping raise up believers to disciple new believers. 

 

Joseph's wife Amanda received her Bachelor of Arts in English at Biola University and taught high school English for five years before having their first child. After having two miscarriages between their two living sons, Amanda started a nonprofit called Sent from Heaven which ministers to families who have recently lost a child. Amanda enjoys planning events, like women's conferences, and spurring on other believers.

Our Purpose

The Purpose of

Sierra Baptist Church of Visalia is to

GLORIFY GOD

Through Obedience to the 

GREAT COMMISSION

While Faithfully Practicing 
Our FIVE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of 

EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP,
FELLOWSHIP, MINISTRY, and WORSHIP 

With the FOUR ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES of NUMERICAL GROWTH, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, MINISTRIES EXPANSION,

and MISSIONS ADVANCEMENT.

Our Beliefs

Sierra Baptist Church affirms the
2000 Baptist Faith and Message

Our Affiliation

Sierra Baptist Church is in full mission and ministry cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention, the California Southern Baptist Convention, and locally with the Sequoia Baptist Association.

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