Staff
Nick Vleisides, Lead Pastor
Nick has served as pastor of Creekside since January 2005. He took a leave from California from 1997-2005 to serve at Westlake Bible Church in Austin, Texas. His wife Heidi and three children, Trenton (16) Noelle (13) Trevor (10) are the heart of his ministry. Nick serves in the community as a Contra Costa Sherriff Chaplain and a San Ramon Valley Fire Department Chaplain. Nick served on staff at Peninsula Bible church from 1987-1997 after earning his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. His passion is to proclaim the new life we have in Christ and the freedom of the New Covenant. Nick leads many men at Creekside; several families and his own family on many off road motorcycle adventures. Life Verse: Galatians 2:20
Reggie Coates, Associate Pastor
"Reggie has served with Creekside Community Church since June 2008. He oversees the Worship & Arts Ministry and undergirds Dustin, Tim, and Sean in their ministries. He has been leading worship for over 30 years and is passionate to lead others toward intimacy with God. Along with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and a Teaching Credential in Music Education from San Jose State University, Reggie graduated from the Pastoral Training School at Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, under Dr. Ray C. Stedman. His wife Sherri and two boys, Brandon (17) and Austin (15) are an essential priority in his life. He enjoys time with his family, encouraging others, singing and playing guitar, martial arts, and watching movies. Life Verse: Isaiah 12:2"
Gregg Armstrong, Advising Elder
Gregg and his wife began attending Creekside in 2004. Gregg spends time helping out in the church office with administration issues and pastoral needs. His desire is that the life of Christ be manifested in and through the people at Creekside. They live in Walnut Creek and have three 21 year old children, Laura, Brendon, and Jono. Life Verse: Phil 2:12
Sean Donohue, High School Minister
During his college years Sean was planning for a professional career in stand up comedy and comedy writing. Sean's interest in comedy eventually gave way to an even greater passion - A love to help people experience the love and freedom of Jesus Christ. Sean, his wife Danielle, and daughters Madison and Miley have been at Creekside since 2005. He loves camping, beaches, lakes, and playing all types of sports. Sean founded and plays for Imago Dei, a basketball ministry at San Quentin State Prison. Life verse: Philippians 1:21
Tim Brady, Middle School Minister
Tim Brady has been serving at Creekside since July 2007 as Director of Middle School Ministry. Since 1996, he has ministered to students and families as a Camp Director, Middle School Teacher, and Junior High and College Director. Tim has a passion to see students and their families fall in love with Jesus together! He received his ministry training from William Jessup University, studying Bible Theology and Christian Leadership. Tim and his wife Michelle were married in August 1999 and live in Alamo with their three beautiful daughters Ashlynn, Kamryn, and Lauryn. Life Verse: John 8:58
Dustin Warford, Children's Minister
Dustin has been working with kids in Children's Ministry ever since High School. He grew up at Creekside Church in Martinez where he was mentored by the Senior Pastor, the Youth Pastor, and the Children's Pastor who all helped prepare him for his role in Children's Ministry today. He loves kids and desires to see all of them give their life to Christ! Dustin was raised in a family with 14 siblings and keeps close ties with all of them. He attended Sacramento State University majoring in Organizational/Business Communications and continued serving the kids in Creekside Martinez throughout College. Life Verses: Jeremiah 29:11 & Proverbs 3:5-6
Kerri Sadigh, Community Life Minister
Kerri Sadigh has been serving Creekside as Ministry Director of Community Life Groups since 2005. She desires to see all who come to Creekside connected to others in the body experiencing life together and sharing the life God gave them with people in the community. She also heads up the Frontline Ministry Team, Communion Servers, and Ushers to help with preparation of people's hearts for worship on a Sunday morning. Kerri resides in Danville with her husband, Anthony, of 8 years and her two beautiful children, Cameron (3) and Hannah (19 mo). Life Verse: Romans 8:28
Heidi Vleisides, Business Coordinator
Yes, Heidi is the pastor's wife. Heidi works part time in the office using her gift of administration and organization. Heidi is also the mom of Trenton, Noelle and Trevor. In her free time she LOVES to read and ride dirt bikes with the whole family. Her new "hobby" is playing on a women's indoor soccer team. Heidi grew up in the south bay, however her parent's first house was in Walnut Creek and feels she has come full circle now living with her own family in Danville. She accepted Christ as her Savior on Christmas Eve when she was 9 years old. It was during a year she spent overseas attending Torchbearer's Bible Schools in Germany, Sweden and Austria that she developed her personal relationship with Christ as a young adult. Her favorite verse came from her experiences in the Upward Bound program hiking, mountaineering and rock climbing in the Austrian alps. Life Verse: Isaiah 40:31
Diana Ewin, Administrative Assistant
Diana Ewin has been attending Creekside since 1996. In addition to helping in the office as Administrative Assistant, Diana is quite involved in Creekside's Children's Ministry programs, coordinating its annual Harvest Festival and Vacation Bible School (VBS). Diana lives in Walnut with her helping hands, husband, Derek and their two children, Alexandra (14yrs.) and Dominic (9 yrs.). Life Verse: Romans 8:38-39
Pamela Mitchell, Bookkeeper
Pamela joined Creekside in September 2007 as the part-time bookkeeper. She lives in Concord and worships at Crossroads Covenant Church, also in Concord. That means she has the privilege to be part of two church fellowships. She spends her non-work time teaching Bible studies, running, hiking and rock climbing.
Life Verse: Romans 8.38-39
Harry Fisher, Facilities Manager
Harry has been on the Creekside staff as our Facilities Manager since 1995. His varied responsibilities include everything from mowing the lawn and blowing leaves to ensuring that our buildings are clean and ready for Sunday morning activities.
Jon Olsen, Student Ministries Worship Director
At 24 years old, Jon has been leading worship for 8 years around the Bay Area and Southern California, and received his Bachelor's degree in Theology from Biola University in La Mirada, CA. He grew up in Castro Valley and is a Bay Area native. His favorite worship artists include Phil Wickham, Shane & Shane, David Crowder and Chris Tomlin.
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