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How you can help at Church in the Valley

There is a place for you!

We need all kinds of people, working together in a variety of areas, to be effective in helping others connect with Jesus Christ.

There are many ways you can use your skills, interests, and abilities to bring excellence and creativity to the ministries of Church in the Valley.

Take a look at these service teams, and let us know how you might like to help!

Sunday Service Teams

Care Team

Help encourage, support, and assist the church body by responding to significant life events that occur in the church.

(Church membership required)

First Impressions Team

Help welcome people to our church and make all who attend feel connected, known, and comfortable.

Hospitality Team

Help create a warm, welcoming, and hospitable environment by enhancing our spaces with decor and snacks.

KidZone Team

Help kids get to know Jesus through teaching and assisting in classes geared towards them.

(Church membership required)

KidZone Support Team

Help the mission of KidZone through communication, support, and safety.

(Church membership required)

Media Team

Help communicate the internal and external messages of our church by creating and sharing media across a variety of platforms.

(Church membership required)

Operations Team

Help create an atmosphere where people of all ages are able to connect with God and one another by setting up and tearing down our spaces.

Tech Team

Help the church worship and learn together by running the sight and sound equipment.

Worship Team

Help the church worship God through singing by participating in the leading of music.

(Church membership required)

See a good fit?

Let us know what interests you or any questions you may have.

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Meet the Staff

Eric Siryj

Assistant to the Pastor

Eric and his wife Jess have been married since 2020 and have a son named Josiah. Eric has been part of Church in the Valley since its founding and previously served in college ministry for 11 years at USC. He also works in the healthtech industry as a product manager. Eric is grateful to be part of this community that treasures God’s Word and genuinely seeks to love each other. If you ever need a board game or sushi recommendation, don’t hesitate to ask!

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Stacie Klepzig

Administrative Assistant

Stacie Klepzig serves as our Administrative Assistant and has been a part of Church in the Valley since its founding. Her role involves coordinating and communicating with staff, volunteers, and members, and preparing printed and digital communications on a weekly basis. She has a passion for seeing people’s lives transformed by the gospel and enjoys the opportunity to invest in eternal things. She lives in Montebello with her husband, Mark. They have two adult children starting their own families.

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Jenn Richert

Finance Director
Jenn and her husband Jonathan have been married for 14 years. She is a licensed CPA and is the Finance Director for Church in the Valley. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she also works for a small CPA firm while being a full-time stay-at-home mom and homeschooling her and Jonathan’s son, Joshua. Jenn has attended Church in the Valley since it was founded in 2013 and enjoys seeing all of the families grow and the lasting friendships that the children have with one another.
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Jonathan Richert

Sunday Service Teams Director

Jonathan serves as our Sunday Service Teams Director and has been a part of Church in the Valley since its founding. He appreciates the opportunity to team with this loving community in reaching the people of Los Angeles with the good news of Jesus. Jonathan lives in Alhambra with his wife, Jenn, and their son, Joshua. Jonathan works as a Principal and Director of the Los Angeles office in an architecture firm downtown. 

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Jeep Underwood

Groups Director

Jeep serves as our Groups Director here at Church in the Valley and was on the original launch team when the church was founded. He says, “This is a community where I belong, where I can grow in my walk with God, and where I can team up to make a real difference in the lives of others. What I love about this church is that it opens the possibility of this experience to anyone who would like to join in.” Jeep, his wife Cate and their grown children, Patrick, Molly, and Donovan live in Monterey Park. Jeep works as the Engineering Division Chief for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, in Downtown LA.

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Hannah Bustrum

KidZone Director

Hannah Bustrum is our KidZone Director and leads the discipleship initiatives for our children. She is a social worker that has spent a majority of her career working overseas, investing in churches and helping people grow in every season. She is passionate about seeing kids take steps towards faith in Jesus and loves that Church in the Valley Alhambra is a place where people of all ages can know and experience how much God loves them. She enjoys living in L.A. and is on a quest to try every bubble tea shop in the area. Hannah is married to Mark and they have three adult daughters, one son-in-law and the cutest grandson ever!

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