THE PASTORAL TEAM...God has blessed us with a great team of Pastors and Elders. Each of these men truly loves the Lord and cares about your spiritual development. They desire to see you grow in your walk with Christ and are here to help you: Pastor Mark Fisher is our head pastor, preaching and teaching each Sunday. Associate Pastor Keith Sheppard oversees worship and children's education, while Youth Pastor David Ward cares for our teens.
Pastor Keith Sheppard began his ministry here at MVBC in August of 2005. He has served in ministry in various capacities, including youth pastor, interim pastor, and worship leader. Keith and his wife, Shannon have been married for six years and have two sons. Keith ministers as the worship leader and associate pastor.
Pastor David Ward serves at MVBC as the Awana commander and as our youth pastor. He graduated from Mesa State. He and his wife, Amy have two sons. Click here to view our youth group page.
In 1991, Mark and Renee began a ministry on the North Shore of Lake Superior, and spent the next ten years in an outreach ministry laboring to establish a Bible Church. During this time Mark was a Civil Engineering Technician for Lake County, and Renee was a stay-at-home, home schooling mom, raising their four children.
After much prayer, the Lord led them to Cornerstone Bible Institute, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, for three years. From there it was on to Kansas City, Missouri, where Mark earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Advanced Biblical Studies from Calvary Bible College and began his M.A. degree with Trinity Theological Seminary. While there, Mark pastored Antioch Baptist Church, of Spring Hill, Kansas. From there the Fishers moved to western Colorado, where Mark became the Associate Pastor of Grace Bible Church of Parachute for 2 ½ years. During this time he finished his M.A. in Biblical Studies and began his PhD studies. During all their moves and ministries, Mark’s wife Renee has been his best friend and ministry partner, and an integral part of all their labors.
Mark and his family enjoy the outdoors, the numerous activities, and the people of western Colorado. They especially appreciate the people and the purpose of MVBC, “A Church Family Passionate about knowing Christ and Making Him Known.” So it is with joy and excitement that Mark, Renee, and family, now serve at MVBC of Fruita.
After much prayer, the Lord led them to Cornerstone Bible Institute, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, for three years. From there it was on to Kansas City, Missouri, where Mark earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Advanced Biblical Studies from Calvary Bible College and began his M.A. degree with Trinity Theological Seminary. While there, Mark pastored Antioch Baptist Church, of Spring Hill, Kansas. From there the Fishers moved to western Colorado, where Mark became the Associate Pastor of Grace Bible Church of Parachute for 2 ½ years. During this time he finished his M.A. in Biblical Studies and began his PhD studies. During all their moves and ministries, Mark’s wife Renee has been his best friend and ministry partner, and an integral part of all their labors.
Mark and his family enjoy the outdoors, the numerous activities, and the people of western Colorado. They especially appreciate the people and the purpose of MVBC, “A Church Family Passionate about knowing Christ and Making Him Known.” So it is with joy and excitement that Mark, Renee, and family, now serve at MVBC of Fruita.
