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Sam Goertz​​
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SENIOR PASTOR
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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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(201) 391-6233 sam.goertz@montvalechurch.org
Chris Coppola
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ASSOCIATE PASTOR
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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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(201) 391-6233 chris.coppola@montvalechurch.org
Chris Helding
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NEXTGEN PASTOR
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As a child, Chris dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player or astronaut (or both). But God had other plans for him. After giving his life to Jesus as a college student in his home state of Wisconsin, he knew he was called to ministry. Chris graduated from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and pastored in Kansas and Wisconsin before coming to MEFC with his wife (Morgan) and two kids. He still enjoys soccer and hasn't ruled out a future career as a space pastor.
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(201) 391-6233 chris.helding@montvalechurch.org
Priscilla Sandoval​
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
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In her capacity as Office Manager, Priscilla works closely with the Pastoral staff and various commissions in meeting the day-to-day needs of the church office. Originally from Costa Rica, she is fluent in Spanish and is very happy to practice it as part of MEFC's Spanish-speaking ministry. During her free time, she loves gardening, arts & crafts, and serving in the children's ministry at MEFC.
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(201) 391-6233 Office@montvalechurch.org
Jonathan Cabrera
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ADMINISTRATOR AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT​
Jonathan graduated from Ramapo College with a Bachelors in Music concentrating in Music Production. He is a PK (Pastor’s Kid), and has been serving in churches since childhood. He plays multiple instruments and enjoys music, video games, books, and playing sports.
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(201) 391-6233 jon.cabrera@montvalechurch.org
Mario Liriano
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ELDER & DIRECTOR OF HISPANIC MINISTRIES
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Mario is a husband to Bridget and Father to Gabrielle and Grace. Has a diverse education and work experience (Engineering, Management, Education, Real Estate and Martial Arts). In 2001, Mario took his first Ministry class at Alliance Theological Seminary. From 2012 to 2016, he took 4 years of the Theology program at the EFCA Gateway Theological Institute. Also took theology classes at Liberty University On-line. As of April 2023, Mario is in process of completing all requirements necessary to obtain his EFCA Credentialing Ministry License.
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(201) 838-7542 spanish.ministry@montvalechurch.org
