Who We Are
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.
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 12Â years. Janet loves organizing women's events, ministries for the homeless and those in need, and registration for Vacation Bible School.
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.