Meet Our Pastors

Mike Griffin

Senior Pastor

Pastor Mike was called by the congregation to serve as pastor in January of 2012 and began his ministry here in March of that year.  He has a Master's of Divinity and a Doctorate degree from Fuller Seminary.  His great passions in ministry include proclaiming God's great love for us through the narrative of scripture, partnering with people in getting the good news of Jesus out to our community through witness and service, and helping people work through experiences of grief and loss so that they may become reengaged in the mission of God.  His other loves include his wife of 29 years, Beth, and his two children Joshua (17) and Levi (11).  He loves to read, run, and root for his favorite baseball team, the San Francisco Giants.  He loves serving as pastor in a church that is for the community.

Greg Flagg

Executive Associate Pastor

Greg was called to serve at Sierra Presbyterian in April of 2021. He has a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and a BA in History from CSU, Sacramento. Greg has served in churches both professionally and as a volunteer for 15 years. He also has experience working in occupations outside of the church and knows well what it means to live out the faith in secular spaces. He loves walking with people through the ups and downs of life and faith. Greg is married to his wife Kourtney and they have two daughters, Aurora and Hannah. He loves to cook, play bass guitar and watch movies. Some of his favorite movies are Almost Famous, Avengers: Infinity War and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Meet Our Staff

John Shuford

Contemporary Worship Leader & Director of Youth Ministry

John has been in ministry of some sort for over 30 years.  He and his wife Deb, have been on the worship team or leading worship since 1994.  He is currently leading the contemporary worship service. He also is the director of Youth Ministry.  John loves to teach God's Word and make it applicable to seasoned saints, new believers, youth and unchurched.  John has a heart for worship and passion to make a space for people to respond to God in praise, thanks, awe and surrender. 

Melanie Coursey

Bookkeeper

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Trish Cunningham

Office Administrator

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KATHERINE (KAT) MATHES

Ministry & Communications support

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Jenene Sowell, MFT

Counselor

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Penelope Johnson

Sound Technician

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David Richey

Video Director

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Now HIRING!!

Director of Children's Ministry

Sierra Presbyterian Church is seeking a passionate Children's Ministry Director to join our church family! This is more than a job—it's a calling to be part of God's incredible work in the lives of children from birth through fifth grade.
To submit a cover letter & resume via email, send to spcsearch@sierrapres.com

Now Hiring

Youth Intern

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Deacons

Deacons are responsible for overseeing the physical and spiritual care for the needs of the people.
  • Linda Ketcham - Deacon Moderator
  • Rob Lee
  • Sue Bauman
  • Doniece Montanelli
  • Susan Kem
  • Gayla Miner
  • Sandy Hansen
  • Karl & Ruth Overbeek
  • Jennifer Sharpe & Paul Banas
  • Dona Paulus

Elders

Elders are responsible for the government of each ministry and spiritual oversight of the church
  • Trish Cunningham - Clerk Of Session
  • Kirk Leavy - Finance
  • Melisa Agness - Global Missions
  • Diana Haines - Personnel
  • Jessica Richey- Family Ministries
  • Paul McGrew - Adult Spiritual Development
  • Stephanie Monahan - Connection
  • Mark Bauman - Youth
  • Patti Painter - Care
  • Denise Loberg - Outreach
  • Kathryn Wilkinson - Children’s Ministry
  • George Hansen - Properties
  • Greg Mast - Worship