Leadership
Lead Pastor
Dr. Mark Merrill
After being elected as Lead Pastor in early 2022, Merrill and his family relocated from the state of Georgia, where he served as the Georgia Network Superintendent for the Assemblies of God. Prior to that role, he pastored The Assembly at Warner Robins. His passion is to strengthen the local church in ways that bring renewal and revitalization. He is a graduate of George Fox Evangelical Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree in Semiotics, Church, & Culture​.
Meet our Executive Team
Our Executive Pastoral Team at Visalia First leads with prayer, integrity, and a deep commitment to God’s Word, serving our church with wisdom, unity, and a heart for people. Together, they steward the vision of the church and shepherd our community toward spiritual growth and impact.
Team
Meet our Pastoral Team
Our pastors at Visalia First are committed to biblical preaching, prayer, and caring for people, leading with humility and a heart to see lives changed by Jesus.
