Leadership & Staff
Our Shepherds
We currently have six men who serve as elders for the Bear Valley congregation. These men exercise oversight for the congregation (1 Peter 5:2) and watch over our souls (Hebrews 13:17). They each all love the Lord, His church, and those whom they seek to shepherd. We are blessed to have such men serving the Lord and shepherding here.
Wes Autrey
Ben Davidson
Wayne Jones
Michael Hite
Denny Petrillo
Trent Woolley
Cory Waddell
Pulpit Minister
Cory Waddell came to work with Bear Valley in January of 2020, having previously served churches in The Woodlands, TX and Lebanon, TN. Cory is married to Paige and has two active boys (Jace & Cameron). He discovered his desire to enter ministry at the young age of 12-years-old, which ultimately led him to attend Freed-Hardeman University. While there he earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a M.A. in New Testament. As of 2019, Cory is also pursuing a Masters of Divinity from Heritage Christian University.
Sage Bridges
Youth/Worship Minister
Sage Bridges recently began his work serving the Bear Valley family. He has also worked with congregations in Arizona, Texas, and California. He graduated from Bear Valley Bible Institute in 2016 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies and is currently working on his Master’s. Sage and his wife, Alexis, have three kids and are expecting their fourth.