LEADERSHIP
Get to know the Valley Creek Church team
LEADERSHIP TEAM
We Aim to be Servant Leaders
Our goal as a leadership team is to submit ourselves to the authority of scripture and use our God-given talents for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Nick Kidwell
Senior Pastor
Nick serves as Senior Pastor of Valley Creek Church. Nick is originally from Indiana and attended Indiana University in Bloomington for his undergraduate studies. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and was heavily involved in Campus Crusade for Christ. After moving to West Chester, PA in 2010 to join Covenant Fellowship Church he spent the next decade serving in a variety of ways. Nick attended the Sovereign Grace Pastors College in 2020 with his family and was a member of the ’21 graduating class. He and his wife Happy and two daughters, Anna and Goldie, live in Exton, PA. Nick loves to “tinker” (from home renovation projects to sculpted cakes) and as a family it’s not unusual to enjoy board games or movies together.
Jeff Schinella
Pastoral Resident
Jeff serves on the Leadership Team of Valley Creek Church as a Pastoral Resident. Jeff and his wife Melissa were married in 2011 and have three children. Jeff grew up in Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana before moving to West Chester in 2010. He worked in the insurance industry for several years before pursuing a career in medicine. Jeff and his wife Melissa have a big heart for global missions and a desire to see the nations reached for the glory of God. They also enjoy good food, good conversation with friends, and Korean dramas.
Luke Menser
Executive Deacon
Luke serves as the Executive Deacon on Valley Creek’s Leadership Team, where he oversees technology, finance, and operations. A graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in Computer Science, Luke brings both strategic and technical expertise to his role. In addition to his work at Valley Creek, he leads a digital marketing company that partners with churches to expand their reach online. Luke and his wife, Rachel, are the proud parents of four children. When he’s not serving the church or leading his company, you’ll find him on the basketball court, cheering for Philadelphia sports teams, spending time with friends, or jumping into whatever his kids are passionate about.
Tom Smith
Pastoral Assistant
Tom serves on the Leadership Team at Valley Creek Church as a deacon charged with assisting the pastoral team. Tom graduated with a BS in Biochemistry from Penn State and has worked in pharmaceutical research and development for over 30 years. He and his wife Cyndi were married in 1982, and previously served in a variety of ways during their 37 years of membership at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA. They are blessed to have raised eight children, and now are blessed with many grandchildren. Tom and Cyndi enjoy traveling, reading, being with their large family, and spending time on the beach.
CHURCH LEADERS
We Don't Do This Alone
Our interns, deacons, and ministry team leaders are instrumental in carrying out the mission and values of our church.
ALEX BALL
Pastoral Intern
ROB IRIAS
Pastoral Intern & Fellowship Group Director
Cyndi Smith
Deacon & Women's
Ministry Leader
david tao
Deacon & Music Ministry Coordinator
Mary Tao
Deacon
Brian Herr
Deacon & Tech/Multimedia Ministry Leader
Sarah Herr
Valley Creek Kids
Ministry Leader
John Nehra
Function Support
Aneta Mackowiak
Hospitality Team Leader
Rachel Menser
Outreach Team Leader
Jeff & Deb Demi
The Bridge
Team Leaders
Nathan Harris
Cemetery Team Leader
