Elder Team - ValleyPoint Church

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.

After prayerful reflection and study, ValleyPoint’s Elder Ministry Team has chosen to view 1 Timothy 3v1-7 and Titus 1v5-9 (texts that have generated much faithful study, prayer, and conversation) as a guiding framework for selecting godly, qualified men to serve as elders. We hold this position humbly, knowing other churches and leaders interpret these passages differently. We respect those views and remain committed to grace-filled, respectful dialogue. This decision comes from a place of prayerful conviction, not from a desire to limit or exclude. In all our decisions, we seek to model love, unity, and charitable orthodoxy as we follow Jesus together.