Our Staff

Fred Leonard

Lead Pastor

Fred’s primary responsibilities include developing church vision and direction, leading the church under God’s direction, preaching, teaching, equipping and releasing men and women into ministry. Fred and his wife, Esther, have four children. Fred is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry Degree, Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary with an M. Div. Degree, University of Winnipeg with a B.A. in History and English, Mennonite Brethren Bible College with a B.R.S., Bethany Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible, and Simon Fraser University with a teaching credential.

Dave Thiessen

Executive Pastor

Dave’s primary responsibilities include helping to develop church vision and direction, School of Ministry, preaching, administration and conflict management. Dave and his wife, Connie, have three children. He is a graduate of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary with an M. Div. degree and University of British Colombia with a B.S. in Biology.  Dave is also a graduate of Talbot Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree.

Ken Wilkinson

Sunnyside Pastor

Ken loves being the campus pastor at Mountain View Church Sunnyside and leading a church that makes Jesus look good. He is lucky to be married to Anna and they have three kids. Ken is a graduate of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary with an M Div degree and Fresno Pacific University with a BA in contemporary Christian ministries.

Tony Petersen

East Pastor

Tony is passionate about proclaiming God’s gospel of grace and peace in every area of life, and is excited to see people become more like Jesus at East Campus through this transformative gospel. He earned his B.A. in Political Science and M.A. in History from Fresno State (where he is a part-time history lecturer).  Tony is also a graduate of Multnomah Seminary with an M.A. in Theology.  He loves being with his wife, Roxanna, and their three girls.

Esther Leonard

Prayer Ministry Pastor

John Leonard

Youth Pastor

Titus Morikawa

Jr High/High School Ministry; Sound & Lighting

Marnie DeBardeleben

Worship Leader - East Campus; Office Support Staff

Wil Martin

Facilities - Sunnyside

Children's Ministry - Main

Jonatan Krueger

Creative and Assimilation Pastor

Eileen Krueger

Worship Pastor - Main Campus

Associate Pastor of Young Adults

Associate Pastor - East Campus

Interested in joining the team? Fill out an application here.