Leadership

Pastor & Staff

Mauricio Martins

Head Pastor

Pastor Martins was born in Brazil and became a United States citizen in 2022.  He is passioned about teaching and preaching God's Word.  He is married to Ashley and they have only one son, David.  Pastor Martins enjoys spending time with family, hiking, swimming, and grilling out in the authentic Brazilian style. 

Wemerson Silva

Deacon

Wemerson professes that "Jesus is my Lord and Savior".  He is a husband and father of two wonderful boys.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors that has been provided by God.  Wemerson serves the church in the best ways he is able and is eager to assist or listen to any brother or sister that needs his time.

Colleen  Amaya

Worship Leader

Colleen has been involved with music in many different ways since middle school.  Praise and Worship music touches her soul, and she feels it reaches the hearts of anyone open to hearing God's Word.  Colleen's husband , Chip, is the musician for the team.  Together, they enjoy traveling, motorcycling, and spending time with their family and extended family.

Debra Cox

Media Leader

Deb's biggest loves are God, family and country.  Her passion is helping others become financially independent and solving problems.  She is the eldest of 6, mother of two beautiful daughters and Mimi to Corbin and Gavin Albee.  Country music is Deb's jam!  She enjoys travelling and discovering new places, but what fills her heart is spending time with family and friends.

Peggy Hollcraft

Fellowship Leader

Peggy is married to Cory, who helps serve in the children's  ministry.  She is the mother of three wonderful children (Ayla, Destiny and Nelson) who serve on the Media Team and assist Peggy on the Fellowship Team.  Peggy is also the coordinator for PVBC's Christmas Giving Shop.  She has a great love for God and family.  She enjoys spending her free time with her family, church family and friends.

Samantha Smith

Treasurer

It's all about Jesus! Samantha was baptized at PVBC in 2011, and she has been serving since that time in different capacities.  Music and media  has been her specialty but now she has extended her service to include the position of Treasurer. She is always striving to assist the Pastor and the Worship Team to get the message out and give God the glory.  She is married and you may have seen her husband Craig out and about in his CS & Sons log truck. 

Joseph Hicks

Clerk

Joey is married to his beautiful wife, Kimberly.  They live in Springfield and are currently trying to start a family.  He loves to write, play many types of games and commits act of art.