Elder Team - ValleyPoint Church

New Elder Candidate Process

One of the tasks of ValleyPoint’s Elder Ministry Team is to review elder candidates who are in good standing with the church. Elders shall be active members of the church, fulfilling the qualifications as listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.

After much prayer, an application process, an interview, and a recommendation letter, the Elder Ministry Team presents candidates to the church for 30 days of prayer and review by the church and then membership ratification.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the church shall be led by the Lead Pastor, directed by the staff, and ruled by the Elder Ministry Team. The term “Elder Ministry Team” shall mean board of directors. The lead pastor is responsible for the daily business of the Church. The elders are God’s provision for the care of the Church’s total welfare.

The Elder Ministry Team shall consist of the lead pastor, and the total number of elders shall be at least five. Each elder, other than the lead pastor, shall hold office for seven years, beginning with three years of active service, one year of required elder inactivity, and another three-year period of active service. During the year of inactivity, the elder shall not have Elder Ministry Team voting rights nor responsibility for Elder Ministry Team actions.

New elders, affirmed by the church membership at the annual meeting, begin their term in June. Please pray for our church leaders and plan to attend the annual meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

It is the Elder Ministry Team’s pleasure to introduce the following candidate.

New Elder Candidate Bio – Chris Good

Chris was born in Wichita, Kansas, and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1996, he moved to the Philadelphia area and now calls Aston home. Chris is a proud father to three daughters, ages 22, 20, and 17, and enjoys seeing them mature and step into their own lives.

From an early age, Chris was active in the life of the church, but it was during his time at Oklahoma State University that he made the personal decision to trust Jesus. His spiritual gifts of mercy and teaching have led him to serve meaningfully, including leading a weekly men’s Bible study.

Since 2018, Chris has been a faithful part of the ValleyPoint Church family, bringing kindness, wisdom, and a servant’s heart to our community. Professionally, Chris works as a project manager for the Bank of Montreal, balancing a busy work life with an intentional investment in faith and family. His life verse for 2025 is Psalm 55v22: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.”

When he is not leading, working, or spending time with his girls, Chris can be found cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles (go Birds!).

Elder Team Update:

Current elders Paul Brewer, Lou DiCanzio, and Dan Wright step into their sabbatical (one year of inactivity). John Cummings and Owen Martin rejoin the team after their sabbatical.

After a season of prayer, the Elder Ministry Team recommends that the membership of ValleyPoint Church validate Chris Good to serve officially as an elder. We will have a membership confirmation for Chris Good at our annual church meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd, at 6:30pm in the Main Building. Please use this time to pray for our candidate. If you have questions or concerns, please speak to any of our current elders (Paul Brewer, Lou DiCanzio, Eric Koehler, Bob Lannetti, Joseph Monsalvo, Greg Teal, Steve Woodworth, and Dan Wright). The membership meeting will also include church updates and a time of prayer. We look forward to a great evening together.

Meet Our Elder Team

Leadership has been critical since the church’s inception. In Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Scripture describes both what church leaders should embody and how they should function. Leadership that is servant-oriented, sacrificial, Spirit-led, and guided by Scripture captures the essence of biblical leadership.

Practically at ValleyPoint Church, the Lead Pastor is responsible for the daily business of the church, and the Elder Ministry Team cares for the spiritual quality and doctrinal integrity of the church. Specifically, Elders shall:

+ Settle all doctrinal questions; establish and implement church policy; exercise general oversight of all operational, business, and financial property matters.

+ Shepherd the members of the church by spiritually knowing, feeding, leading, and protecting; lovingly lead by example.

+ Oversee the preparation of an annual budget for the next fiscal year.

“This is a trustworthy saying: If someone aspires to be an elder, he desires an honorable position” (1 Timothy 3:1). We are thankful for our elders and the leadership, shepherding, and love they provide for our church family.