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First Baptist Church on RIDGE exists to reach people and develop them into fully devoted followers of Christ.
Reach the unchurched
Incorporate believers into the church body
Develop members into fully devoted followers of Christ
Guide members into meaningful ministry
Express joyful worship to God
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Our Staff
 Pastor Mark Rindels: arrived at First Baptist Church in December of 2007 after pastoring Sequoia Heights Baptist Church in Manteca, Calif. (17 years) and Hillview Baptist Church in Union City, Calif. (5 years). He received his Doctorate of Ministry from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, Calif. in 2005, in addition to a Masters of Divinity, Masters in Forestry and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med. Mark's hobbies include taking cross-country road trips, playing the guitar, impersonating Elvis and spending time with his wife Yvette and their three college-aged children Ryan, Michelle and Matthew. E-mail Pastor Mark.
 Pastor Mike Sanchez:
Pastor Mike Sanchez has served as the Administrative Pastor at FBCGV since 2002, after pastoring at Rubidoux, Mt. Pleasant and New Covenant churches. A 1973 graduate of California Baptist University, Pastor Sanchez holds a teaching credential from CSU Sacramento. He also serves as the Director of Missions for the Sierra Foothills Baptist Association of the Southern Baptist Convention. Mike's hobbies include reading, woodworking, music and fishing. He is married to Jayne Sanchez, and has two grown children, Christopher and Paul. E-mail Pastor Mike.
 Pastor Curt Jarboe:
Pastor Curt has previously served as worship pastor at churches in Rancho Cordova and Vacaville, and senior pastor at Grace Baptist in Oroville. He currently works as the interim worship pastor at FBCGV. A 1981 graduate of California Baptist University, Pastor Curt also holds a Master's in Divinity from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. In his college years, he was a band member of "The Jarboes," a traveling music group comprised of Pastor Curt's sister, mother and three brothers. These days, Jarboe enjoys spending time with his wife, Glenda, and six children: Lauren, Whitney, Garrett, Meredith, Katelynn and Jillian. A former flight instructor, his other hobbies include flying and water sports. E-mail Pastor Curt.
 Pastor Adam Click:
Raised in FBCGV from childhood, Pastor Adam has a special heart for the youth of First Baptist. A teacher's aide at Hennessy Elementary School and part-time youth pastor, the 2003 California Baptist University grad keeps busy even when he's not spending time with his wife, Leslie, and their two small children, Hannah and Elijah. Adam's hobbies include riding a blue Vespa (that gets 60 miles per gallon), Ultimate Frisbee, playing the guitar and missions. He has been to 11 foreign countries, including Cambodia where he enjoyed delicacies such as fried tarantula. E-mail Pastor Adam.
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