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Avon
Leaders

Pastor

Pastor Mark Woof and Janet Woof

Pastor Mark has been active in full-time ministry for 22 years, serving the first 14 in student ministry. He believes church is more about people than place — an everyday lifestyle rather than a weekend event. He is married to Janet and they have four incredible kids – Hailey, Hannah, Hunter, and Harper. You’ll often find him on the sidelines coaching their sports teams, or on the mountain skiing the slopes. He grew up in Canada and enjoys time on summer vacations driving the ski boat or sitting on the beach and enjoy time alone with God.

Mark has a passion to disciple other dads and impact the coming generations for Christ. He believes that Jesus spent more time ministering on the streets than on the stage. Therefore, he spends a good amount time around town connecting with people in cafes or coaching on the sidelines (Go Trojans!). He loves to meet people around the table and believes we can be most effective in the mission by saturating neighborhoods and relational networks with the good news of God. When all is said and done, he hopes he’ll be remembered as a down-to-earth guy — someone who followed hard after Jesus, led many to become disciples, and earned stripes as a superstar husband and all-star dad.

Valley Simsbury Staff

Jillian Conway
Kids Ministry Associate

With boundless energy and a heartwarming smile, Jillian creates a joyful environment where children learn about God's story.

Marina Muench
Worship Coordinator

Marina coordinates a group of skillful worship leaders, musicians/singers, and production team members to usher our church into Spirit-filled worship each week.

Pastor Doug Christgau
Volunteer Pastor

pictured with wife,
Christine Christgau

Pastor Doug brings over 50 years of experience in pastoring. He preaches regularly, gives oversight to various teams, and provides pastoral guidance and support to Pastor Mark.

Worship Arts Director
Now Hiring (Full-time)

Valley Simsbury is looking for a gifted musician with a passion to lead dynamic worship at our Sunday services. guide a volunteer worship team of musicians, and help coordinate production aspects of our worship gatherings. As one of two full-time members of the Valley Simsbury staff, the Worship Arts Director will partner with the Valley Simsbury Pastor to reach our communities for Christ! Please check out the full job description and job posting below for a complete breakdown of the job description and responsibilities.

Job Description

Ministry Coordinator
Now Hiring (Part-Time)

The Ministry Coordinator will support and help run the operational aspects of Valley Simsbury Church. Working directly for the Valley Simsbury Pastor, the Ministry Coordinator will work with Valley Avon central services, complete administrative tasks, and improve ministry processes and systems. This is a part-time position (18 hours/week).

Job Description

Anna Heinle
Facilities

Anna is proficient in facility maintenance and blesses us with her attention to deal and beaming smile.