VH Teaching Pastor…
David Lucas– David loves Christ, loves his people and serves as Pastor of Valley Harvest. He moved to Chowchilla as a teenager where he met his wife, Wendy, whom he married in 1995. Together they are raising their household of seven. David started out pursuing a career in architecture, a path he followed for over a decade. During these years he always sensed that God was shaping him for greater ministry. In 2003, he surrendered his life to pursue a vocation in pastoral ministry. Since that time he has attended Gateway Seminary, earning a Diploma in Theology. David has a passion for seeing God’s Word change the lives of others, and he has a love for Chowchilla, where he has pastored since 2006. Contact David at david@valley-harvest.org
VH Worship Arts Pastor…
Matthew Souder– Matthew is the Worship Arts Pastor at Valley Harvest. He is passionate about music and has a desire to see God’s people have a more complete picture of Him so they have a greater desire to worship Him. Matthew and his wife, Kim, were married in 1997 and have five amazing children and two grandchildren. They enjoy playing games, camping, and watching movies together. Matthew grew up in a musical family and has been performing in church since he was five. He has served in worship ministries for over 30 years in Long Beach, CA; Carson City, NV; Hume, CA; and Fresno, CA before coming to Chowchilla. Contact Matthew at matthew@valley-harvest.org
Our Office Staff…
Lisa Foster, Ministry Assistant · lisa@valley-harvest.org
Our Leadership Team…
David Lucas is Chairman of the Elder Council & is currently overseeing Community Groups, Community Food Pantry, Grafted Student Ministries, Men’s Ministry, & Missions
Matthew Souder is currently overseeing Connect2Care, Hospitality, Sprouts (Nursery), & Worship Ministry
Walt Zurilgen is currently overseeing Facilities, Harvest Kids, & Women’s Ministry
Leadership Structure
Our Take On Leadership…
Valley Harvest holds to a biblical view of shared leadership for the governing and oversight of our church (Titus 1:5, Philippians 1:1). Therefore, we have a plurality of leadership made up of Biblically qualified men (1 Timothy 3:1-7) that are leading and shepherding Valley Harvest.