VALLEY LIFE CHURCH LEADERS
“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly.”
1 Peter 5:2 (ESV)

PATRICK BOWLERLead Pastor/Elder
My wife Sarah and I have lived here in the valley most of our lives, and by God’s grace, it remains our home. We have been married for 24 years and have five wonderful kids. I began serving in the church in the mid-nineties as a youth pastor and worship leader, and I served in that capacity for close to a decade. In 2005, God lead me (along with pastors Steve McGuyre and John Wiens) to plant
PATRICK BOWLER Lead Pastor/Elder
My wife Sarah and I have lived here in the valley most of our lives, and by God’s grace, it remains our home. We have been married for 21 years and have five wonderful kids. I began serving in the church in the mid-nineties as a youth pastor and worship leader, and I served in that capacity for close to a decade. In 2005, God lead me (along with pastors Steve McGuyre and John Wiens) to plant Valley Life Church in Lebanon, OR. Soon afterward we were connected within the Acts 29 Church Planting Network (here).
God willing, I aim to pastor this church for the rest of my life. I aim to preach Jesus until I cannot speak. I aim to see leaders identified within our church and I intend to see them trained, equipped and sent out to plant new churches (2 Tim. 2:2). That is my aim… that is our aim as a church; to make more disciples and plant more churches (Matt. 28:19, 20).
So, that’s the work (and I love my work); for play, I love my family and I love my friends, and any time I can go out to dinner, go camping, go disc golfing, go to the movies, play guitars, or watch Oregon play football… is time well spent for me.

STEVE MCGUYREPastor/Elder
My name is Steve McGuyre but my students simply call me Mac. I teach Bible at East Linn Christian Academy and co-lead here at Valley Life Church. My wife, Mindy, a nurse, and I have raised three children who love God and serve him in a variety of ways. Kari, our daughter and her husband Carl, are raising our grandchildren, Cole and Jude. Sean and his wife Jocelyn have a baby boy, Preston. Kevin is serving in the Navy special forces.
I love to read a variety of sources–Bible, history, classic literature, and sports.
I love to read a variety of sources–Bible, history, classic literature, and sports.
STEVE McGUYRE Pastor/Elder
My name is Steve McGuyre but my students simply call me Mac. I teach Bible at East Linn Christian Academy and co-lead here at Valley Life Church. My wife, Mindy, a nurse, and I have raised three children who love God and serve him in a variety of ways. Kari, our daughter and her husband Carl, are raising our grandchildren, Cole and Jude. Sean and his wife Jocelyn have a baby boy, Preston. Kevin is serving in the Navy special forces.
I love to read a variety of sources–Bible, history, classic literature, and sports.

DAN JONESPastor/ Elder
My wife Amy and I have been married for 17+ years and have been blessed with 4 wonderful kids. As a family we spend time taking care of our animals, playing sports, and spending time outdoors camping and hunting.
I have been a part of the Valley Life Church family since its creation, having served as a Community Group Leader, then as a
DAN JONES Pastor/Elder
My wife Amy and I have been married for 17+ years and have been blessed with 4 wonderful kids. As a family we spend time taking care of our animals, playing sports, and spending time outdoors camping and hunting.
I have been a part of the Valley Life Church family since its creation, having served as a Community Group Leader, then as a Community Group Leaders Coach and now as a pastor/elder.
I have strong desire to see men grow deeper in their love of Christ so that their family, work, and play all point towards making much of Him and reflecting Him well to the world.
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith…….

TYLER GROVEFamily Ministries Pastor
My wife Aubrey and I have been married since June of 2007. We have four children, and desire to serve the Lord as a family. Aubrey and I went to Corban University, and my background is in human development and education. Prior to coming on staff at Valley Life Church, I was a director at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam,
TYLER GROVE Family Ministries Pastor
My wife Aubrey and I have been married since June of 2007. We have four children, and desire to serve the Lord as a family. Aubrey and I went to Corban University, and my background is in human development and education. Prior to coming on staff at Valley Life Church, I was a director at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam, where God opened my eyes to many things. I intended to spend the rest of my career in the Boys and Girls Clubs and then the Lord very clearly called me into ministry here at Valley Life. It was very neat to see His hand in the process of moving our family to Valley Life. Now He has me serving as the Family Ministries Pastor in our church, and I’m excited to see how He uses me in this role.
I am passionate about discipleship and training young leaders. It is my desire that very child at Valley Life doesn’t just know about God, but knows Him. That we are not a people defined by our morality but by the power of Jesus and what He is doing in our lives. That we don’t place our identity in what we do, but in what Jesus has done.
For fun, I mostly just love being with people. Whether it be full of laughter or depth, I really love navigating this beautiful life in communion with others. Ideally outside! I love camping, fishing, hunting, campfires and hiking. I also love sports; playing, coaching and watching them.
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

PHIL PREWETTEPastor/ Elder
My wife Christy and I have been married for over 20 years and have been blessed with 4 children. Our family enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, reading, movies, and music.
I have a heart to see the gospel preached to all people, and my desire is to see people grow and mature in Christ. I work full time as a
I have a heart to see the gospel preached to all people, and my desire is to see people grow and mature in Christ. I work full time as a
PHIL PREWETTE Pastor/Elder
My wife Christy and I have been married for over 20 years and have been blessed with 4 children. Our family enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, reading, movies, and music.
I have a heart to see the gospel preached to all people, and my desire is to see people grow and mature in Christ. I work full time as a Marriage & Family Therapist, and in the context of counseling couples and individuals, I have the privilege of walking with those who are hurting and broken. It brings me great joy to see the many ways God works to bring healing and restoration.
My family and I have been a part of Valley Life since 2010 when we moved to the PNW. Valley Life quickly became home to us… a place to grow and learn, a place to connect and do life with other believers, and a place from which to reach out and minister in various capacities to the church body and the community.

ADRIAN KNOX Worship Leader
My name is Adrian. My wife, Tricia, and I have been married 4 years. But we’ve been friends for 7. 🙂 We have two children, Emerson and Henlie. We live in Lebanon and enjoy going to the movies, going for drives with good coffee, Tom Petty, live music, and board games.
I teach middle and high school Bible, P.E., and Worship at East Linn Christian. I also have the great privilege of serving Jesus as a worship leader and music director at Valley Life. My aim is to simply be an instrument of God’s grace, love, and mercy to people and to make much of Jesus as we sing together.

CHRISTY PREWETTEWomen's Ministry Leader
As women’s ministry leader, my heart is to see women grow in their love of God through knowing his Word. There is nothing more exciting to me than being able to see women come alive as they open their Bibles and recognize the story God is telling in its pages. I am passionate about coming alongside women as they seek to find healing and wholeness in Christ, and hope to increasingly cultivate space where biblical knowledge and life transformation can intersect in beautiful ways. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking with my husband Phil and four kids, reading, cooking, quilting, and a good cup of coffee and conversation with friends.

HANNAH AHNNursery Ministry Director
Hello, my name is Hannah! I have been married to my husband, Joshua, since March 2012. We have three beautiful, young children, and it is our heart’s greatest desire that they grow in their love for Jesus.
In the Nursery, it is our mission to be a safe place for the young mother, respite for the foster parent, loving arms for all babies, and a ministry to all. The Lord has given me a heart for babies and their mamas. As Nursery Director, I feel truly honored to have the opportunity to love on these babies each week and get to know them and their families.
In the Nursery, it is our mission to be a safe place for the young mother, respite for the foster parent, loving arms for all babies, and a ministry to all. The Lord has given me a heart for babies and their mamas. As Nursery Director, I feel truly honored to have the opportunity to love on these babies each week and get to know them and their families.
Hannah Ahn Children’s Ministry Nursery Coordinator
Hello, my name is Hannah! I have been married to my husband, Joshua, since March 2012. We have three beautiful, young children, and it is our heart’s greatest desire that they grow in their love for Jesus.
In the Nursery, it is our mission to be a safe place for the young mother, respite for the foster parent, loving arms for all babies, and a ministry to all. The Lord has given me a heart for babies and their mamas. As Nursery Director, I feel truly honored to have the opportunity to love on these babies each week and get to know them and their families.

JENNIFER SMOTHERSToddler Ministry Director

IONE WATKINSPreschool Ministry Director
I serve as preschool coordinator at Valley Life. It is such a blessing to be part of the little ones’ lives and to see them grow both physically and spiritually.
My husband Jack and I have been part of this family since its beginning. We have been married 47 years, have 2 daughters, and 5 grandkids. Together we work on our ranch raising beef cattle.

AUBREY GROVEK-1 MINISTRY DIRECTOR