Our Staff
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Sam Goertz
Senior Pastor Sam is a graduate of Dallas Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is married to Andrea and has three children: Caroline, Susie, and Charlie. He loves all kinds of sports and is always glad to play a round of golf. |
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Chris Coppola
Pastor of Worship Arts chris.coppola@montvalechurch.org Chris studied at both the University of Connecticut and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He loves classical music, reading and hiking. In his spare time he studies voice. |
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Karen Sorensen
Office Manager karen.sorensen@montvalechurch.org Karen Sorensen taught High School Girls P.E. for three years before starting her family. She has been married to Wayne for 41 years and the MEFC Secretary for 17 years. Blessed with two adult children and two grandchildren, Wayne and Karen, enjoy music, the beach and watching and playing (when they can) sports. |
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Jason Wickersham
Technical Administrative Assistant jason.wickersham@montvalechurch.org Jason has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida. He has been married for 21 years and has two children: Kayleigh and Logan. |









