Rev. Dr. R. Geoffrey Brown
Interim Pastor
Geoff has been a life-long Presbyterian and is warmly evangelical and solidly supportive of renewal for our denomination. He has served as head of staff and in several interim pastorships from 1983 to present. His pastoring has taken him to New Jersey, California, Washington and Pennsylvania. Geoff received a B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.Div. in Biblical Studies from Ashland Theological Seminary, a Th.M. in Systematic Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Religion, Ethics, and Society, concentration in Christian ethics, from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the University of Pittsburgh. Geoff is delighted in the Holy Spirit's leading to MVPC as interim pastor. His ministry here will begin October 2011.
Rev. Tom Dabasinskas
Executive Pastor
Tom is a graduate of the University of Southern California (B.S. in Finance and Marketing) and Fuller Theological Seminary (M. Div). He previously served at Community Presbyterian Church in Danville and San Ramon Presbyterian Church. His personal interests are hiking, biking, coaching football, gardening, reading, watching movies and eating good food.
Tom and his wife, Tori, have a daughter, Danica, and a son, Peyton.
Rev. Dave Ricketts
Associate Pastor, Family Ministries
Dave has been in ministry to students since 1993 and has served at churches in Oxnard and San Diego, California, before being ordained to his position at MVPC in August 2006. He is a graduate of Westmont College (B.A. in Religious Studies) and Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He enjoys outdoor activities such as backpacking, hiking, and kayaking, and indoor activities like reading and watching movies.
Dave and his wife, Siv, have two sons, Corban and Quinn.