Ted is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and direction of Vale Church. Ted serves as part of the teaching team, as well as Vale’s Leadership Team. If you would like to contact Pastor Ted you can reach out to his assistant at amolinar@vale.church.

Mark Maestas is responsible for leading the staff, carrying out the vision, and organization of Vale. He also serves as part of the teaching team, as well as Vale’s Leadership Team. 

Katherine is responsible for overseeing the business processes of the church.

Mike is responsible to cast a strategic vision for the children’s and students’ ministries at Vale Church. He works together with members of the staff to integrate family-oriented discipleship and parenting initiatives throughout the church.

Lyn is responsible for making our big church feel small by connecting people into Vale Groups.

Nolan is responsible for stewarding our front door ministries. He ensures that all areas connected with guest experiences are done with excellence.

Kyle is responsible for overseeing the creation of all media content for Vale Church, including graphics, videos, web design, print material, and communication strategies.

Kyli is responsible for creating all graphics for the church as well as managing our social media calendar.

Jeremy is responsible for assuring successful operation and function of the church’s building and grounds.

Amanda is responsible for all database management and serves as the go-to person for questions regarding Church Community Builder and Planning Center. She is also the assistant to our Lead Pastor Ted Max.

Chris is responsible to lead and shepherd the congregation at our Bloomington location.

Abbey is responsible for leading and developing all volunteers in our Early Childhood area of Vale Kids. 

Katie is responsible for leading and developing all volunteers in our Elementary area of Vale Kids. 

Ian helps coordinate student services, serving, events, and small groups.

Hope is responsible for all administrative duties and support for Family Ministries (Vale Kids & Vale Youth).

Josh oversees the worship culture at all Vale Church locations. He casts the overall vision for Vale Worship, from building and equipping worshippers to planning and coordinating all worship experiences.

Dustin is responsible for all production elements within the worship experience. He oversees all audio, video, and lighting elements within the church. He is responsible for training and building up volunteers within the production ministry.

Hannah is responsible for building/developing all behind the scenes elements, leading and directing student worship, and assisting in the worship leading roles.

Matt is responsible to lead and shepherd the congregation at our Peoria location.

Tirza is responsible for leading and developing all volunteers in Vale Kids at our Peoria Campus.

Brandon helps coordinate student services, serving, events, and community groups.

Tori oversees the worship culture at Vale Church Peoria, and is responsible for leading, planning, and carrying out all elements of worship at that location.