Pastor John Sprain earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College and a Master of Divinity Degree from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. He was the Youth Minister at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tempe for 10 years. He started Shepherd of the Valley 25 years ago. Pastor and his wife Vicki have five children.
Retired Pastor Kirby Spevacek earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College and a Masters of Divinity degree from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. He has been a missionary to Africa, Russia, Albania, and Bulgaria. He was the principal and professor of the Bible Institute and Seminary on the Apache Indian Reservation in East Fork, AZ.
Central to our worship is the preaching of the Bible, which guides and informs us in all we say and sing. Our pastor dedicates time to preaching sermons grounded in Scripture - in law and gospel. We welcome you to explore more about our church and the faith we share.
If you're not ready to join us in-person, we offer services online. Once you feel comfortable, we encourage you to find community and fellowship with our congregation at a service or event in-person. We look forward to meeting you!