WUNGREISO VALUI

SENIOR PASTOR

Wungreiso Valui, known as Wung Valui, is a dedicated Senior Pastor committed to investing in people's lives through his dynamic preaching and insightful teaching. He holds a BA from St. Anthony's College, Shillong, India, and an MA from the University of Delhi. Wung furthered his theological education with an MDiv from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Ashland Theological Seminary.

With a passion for the gospel and a heart for service, Wung focuses on investing and empowering individuals, guiding them in their spiritual growth and development. His commitment to education and ministry makes him a respected and influential leader.

MARGARETH VALUI

FAMILY LIFE PASTOR

Margareth brings experience and passion to her ministry. She has a strong academic background, holding a BA from Miranda House, Delhi University, an MA from the Delhi School of Economics, and an MA in Youth Ministry from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. She completed a Doctor of Ministry at the Berkeley School of Theology to further enhance her expertise.

Margareth received a Merit Award in Elementary Education and has engaged in the Transition to Teaching (T2T) program at Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Margareth is deeply invested in guiding families and individuals through their spiritual journeys, ensuring they are empowered, encouraged, and equipped to live purposefully.

JONATHAN FUNG

YOUTH PASTOR

Jonathan has a passion to mentor youth and help them experience God's love. His calling is to encourage students to discover their identity in Christ and begin to own their faith. Jonathan was selected to be part of the TENx10 Youth Leaders Practitioner Council that focuses on relational discipleship helping faith matter more to young people. Jonathan also teaches photography and art at San Jose State University and is a Mosaic Cross Cultural Faculty Fellow developing social justice, diversity, and mental health awareness on campus. He creates art installations and films to explore the human condition, especially the injustice of human trafficking. Jonathan enjoys coaching basketball and loves spending time with his family.

Sharon Cintas

Worship Director

Sharon Cintas has been leading worship for over 25 years for our Sunday morning service. She plays guitar and piano and helps design the worship service each week. Sharon and her husband Jerry are parents of twin daughters, Carmen and Camille.

Jon Martin

Worship Director

Hili Yepthomi

Elementary Teacher

My passion for serving others is the driving force behind my commitment to nurturing the spiritual growth of our young ones. I love teaching and strive to share the Word of God with creativity and enthusiasm, aiming to inspire and encourage our young ones in their faith journey.

Jerry Cintas

Property Administrator / IT / AV

Jerry Cintas grew up at Santa Clara First Baptist and after more than 50 years at the church has seen many changes. He has been involved in implementing major campus renovations like the 2010 sanctuary remodel and the 2020 community park. With an extensive background in Engineering, Software Design, Music, and Construction he is a welcomed addition to the staff.

Miji Kim

Office Administrator

Miji brings a wealth of experience to the church office with her past education, office management, and accounting skills. Since relocating to Santa Clara with her husband Alex, she has attended SCFBC and contributes to the church community by also participating in the welcome team.

Chris McLenegan

Video Support

Chris grew up in Santa Clara and graduated from Eastern Washington University with a BA in Film Studies.

Tiana Wu

Graphic Designer

Tianna is a graphic design professional with over 10 years of experience. She holds a degree from the Tokyo University of the Arts and is currently pursuing her Master's degree at the Academy of Art University to refine her creative skills further. Tianna is passionate about creativity and enjoys helping people bring their ideas to life.

Jon Hammar

Board President

Jonathan Hammar, a former AWANA leader and Children's director at SCFBC, has been attending SCFBC for almost 22 years.
Jonathan and his family are active members of the church. His wife Jennifer (an ordained American Baptist pastor) is a school teacher. Their children, Jason and Josie, are both leaders in youth and young adult ministries.
Professionally, Jonathan is an IT manager in charge of planning and implementing strategic IT processes and practices. Jonathan is part owner of Strategic Business Insights, a company that helps the Fortune 2000 with strategic planning for the next 5-30 years. His work brings futures into focus.

Haze Dennis

You never know what God has in store for you. Haze was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri. The entire time growing up, Haze wanted to be a dentist, and aligned his college preparation and application efforts for such. Haze also worked at an early age on the Mississippi River Front in his uncle's snack shop, as well as working the ubiquitous fast food gig during his senior year. Little did he know that these early jobs would lay the foundation for a career, not in dentistry, but in the foodservice industry and then in hospitality education. An unexpected pivot during his senior year in HS landed Haze at the United States Air Force Academy instead of dental school. Had he graduated from the Academy, Haze would have been commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force, but that was not to be either. Upon returning home from the Academy, Haze fell back on the experience from his youthful food service jobs, and attended St. Louis Community College for hospitality management. Completing his AS degree, Haze transferred to UNLV where he earned his BS. Through stints in correctional food service, Stanford University Dining Service and Athletics and Concession services, Haze wound up in the Bay Area, where his career in hospitality education, at Mission College, began. Baptized at an early age, God has been a constant source of strength and perseverance throughout Haze's life. Haze has finally accepted the call to formally serve, as a board member.

Soraya Muffenbier

I was baptized at the age of 17. My parents were Christians and I grew up in the church with my parents in Indonesia. I have been involved in small bible studies and worship teams in the church my whole life. I served at the New Life church of Batam city in Indonesia and I was married in that church. My husband and I moved to California in 2018.
I am currently working as an RV park manager and plan on attending medical school full-time very soon.
I came to Santa Clara First Baptist Church in January 2019. We are active in our community, helping others in their life and faith. I am part of the worship team and it has been a source of joy for me.
I am also part of the YoPro life group where I can find a positive vibe among the people. I have developed many good relationships at SCFBC, and it is a big blessing in my life. My dad always said, it is good to do things that you are passionate about, but it is more important to fulfill the purpose of your life. To be an active member of this church and serve God is something I can do. I believe, hopefully, this is God's purpose in my life: to become a blessing to others.

Dave Chisessi

Secretary

Dave was born and raised in San Jose. After becoming an adult Dave began getting to know Jesus through the teachings of several evangelists who continued to reach out to him over the years. As he continued to read the bible and contemplate its significance, he fell in love with Jesus. He met his future wife Mizuho who was regularly attending First Chinese Baptist Church of San Francisco. So, Dave also began attending and was baptized there in 2017. They transferred their membership to SCFBC in 2021 and have made it their spiritual home. Dave is active in the Greeting Ministry and Bible Study life group and participates in many of the SCFBC programs and activities.

Professionally, Dave trained in engineering at UCLA and Stanford Universities. He has had two engineering careers- one in spacecraft design and systems engineering, and one in networking software development. Retired from high-tech, Dave now practices oil painting, attempting to capture the grandeur and emotion of God's amazing and miraculous nature. He also enjoys gardening, travel and music. He began serving on the SCFBC board of directors in August 2023.

Joel Robinson

CFO

Joel Robinson has been attending and serving Santa Clara First Baptist Church (SCFBC) for 26 years. Joel grew up in a church and is the son and grandson of strong Christians. He followed in his family's footsteps and became a Christian when he was young, though he didn't really understand what it really meant to follow Christ until his late teen years. Joel now realizes that while he may have prayed the prayer of salvation with his mom while he was young, he has been on a life-long journey of understanding God and learning to serve Him more.

During his time at SCFBC, Joel has been a youth mentor, led various Bible Studies, planned leadership events, served at Bethlehem, participated in mission trips to both Mexico and Costa Rica, and served on previous SCFBC Boards. Currently, he is leading a Bible Study for men on Sunday mornings.

Personally and professionally, Joel is a husband and father. He likes hiking, jogging, and working on projects with his friends. Joel has only had one real job after his schooling was completed and that is as a geologist specializing in geologic mapping and volcanic processes. But his career has spanned a variety of topics from seafloor mapping around the Islands of Hawaii, glacial retreat at Mount Rainier, WA, mapping lava flows in Saudi Arabia, and describing features created by the volcanic eruption that caused Crater Lake, OR.

Helena Evora

Helena is a devoted member of her church, having faithfully served in numerous roles for over 12 years. Originally from Cape Verde, Helena moved to the United States with a heart for community and service. At SCFBC, Helena has been a steadfast presence, contributing to the Hospitality Ministry, where her warm demeanor and welcoming spirit have brightened the entrance for all who attend. Helena has also dedicated herself to the Children's Ministry, sharing her nurturing nature with the youngest members of the congregation, and has played a crucial role in the church's financial counting team, helping ensure integrity and stewardship. Her commitment and genuine care for others make her a beloved member of the church family, embodying a life of service and faith. Helena and her husband, Hermes, have been happily married for 37 years.