Don Dickinson has been part of the Valley Christian Center family since 1980. Don’s initial area of ministry was for Valley Christian Jr/Sr High School, where he served for 28 years as Athletic Director and Coach. In 1989, he became part of the VCC Pastoral Staff in a part time role, overseeing several different ministries. This past summer, Don transitioned to a full time role on the VCC Pastoral Team, where he serves as Pastor to our Active Adults, VCC Sports Ministries, our Valley Christian High School Alumni and our ministry of Connecting. Don and his wife Judy have been married for 28 years and have four children, Ashley (24), Amy (21), Adam (16) and Aaron (14).

Eric Lura joined the staff at VCC in 2005 as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He is also the Minister of Adult Christian Education, Adult Singles, and Missions. Eric grew up in San Ramon, and served as a ministry intern in 1990 at Valley Christian Center before going to Bethany University. He graduated with a B.A. in Church Leadership. Prior to joining VCC, he spent 11 years in ministry in the Sacramento area. Eric has experience with a variety of ministries, including Young Adults, Adult Christian Education, Worship and Missions. He and his wife, Holly, have two boys, David, 11 and Steven, 8.

Jorge F. Marsal joined VCC in 2003 as Worship Arts Pastor. Jorge studied music at Miami Dade Jr. College, the University of Miami, and Berklee College of Music. Jorge earned his Ministerial Studies Diploma from Trinity Bible Institute. He has served in music and arts ministries for the past 28 years, as well as being part of various secular and sacred musical groups as an instrumentalist (trombone, flute and percussion) and a vocalist. He has also produced and arranged several albums and jingle projects, two Christmas CD projects and has produced, directed and written major musical and theatrical presentations. He is also a licensed pyro-technician. Jorge and his wife Shirley, a wonderful singer herself, along with their 18-year-old son, Nicholas (Nico), a great "I Love Lucy" fan, invite you to worship with us in spirit and truth.

Born in the Bay Area, Erik has serving in ministry for the past 12 years. He and his wife Debbie have been married for 18 years and have two beautiful daughters, Alycia 16 and Rebecca 13. Erik has served as Youth Pastor, Music Pastor as well as assisting in the start up of a Christian school. Erik has been responsible for the elementary, middle and high school chapels as well as teaching drama and worship classes for the past 6 years and loves equipping kids for ministry! Erik has experience in writing and directing large dramas, musicals and other outreach events as well as audio and video production. Erik and his family have a heart and passion to serve the kingdom of God and come along side families to see them walk in the plan that God has for them and their children.

Cassie Tundag joined the VCC Pastoral staff in May of 2008 as Director of Women’s Ministry. She has been a member of VCC since 2004, and previously served as Ministry Assistant to Student Ministry and Women’s Ministry. Born and raised in Southern Idaho, Cassie left to attend Northwest University in Kirkland, WA, graduating in 2001 with a B.A. in Psychology. She has had the wonderful opportunity to travel and serve people in various places and stages of life. She has worked with teenagers, college students, young adults, and women as well as traveled on mission trips to Israel, Mexico, Hollywood, and New Orleans. She enjoys traveling, spending time with people, reading, and being an Auntie.

Aaron serves as the Dean of Valley Christian Junior/Senior High School and Interim Youth Pastor at VCC. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education from the Stockton School of Theology and a Master’s Degree in Christian Theology at Bible Based School of Theology in Stockton. Aaron has served in the ministry as a Youth Pastor for the past four years and has taught Bible at Valley Christian Schools and various Bible studies and classes within the church. Aaron has always had a passion for God and the youth; he considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to introduce the love of Christ into the lives of our future leaders and ignite a fire in them for our Lord and Savior. Aaron and his wife Mia are both natives to the Bay Area; they have been blessed with two young boys, Josiah and Elijah.