Staff

Jeff Holmes
Sr.  Pastor
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After working for ten years in Southern California, Jeff finally came to his senses and moved to Gilroy in early 2007. Marci, his wife and Caleb his son both agree it is the best thing they’ve done in a long time. While in San Diego, Jeff was working as an associate pastor for Mission and Worship working with teams that were passionate to reach their community and help bring God’s Kingdom to a hurting world. In Gilroy, God has connected Jeff and his family to an entire congregation committed to doing the same thing. His years working with families at La Jolla and earning a doctoral degree in youth and family ministries as well as his work with homeless issues, HIV/AIDS in Africa and working with the poor in Mexico have laid a foundation for God’s next step for both he and his family here. The move has also brought opportunities for him to pursue his hobby of cycling as well as many new adventures for his family. For more detailed information feel free to visit my family web site at http://web.mac.com/gpcjeff/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html

George Minerva
Pastor of Discipleship
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George has some history with Gilroy Presbyterian Church. He started as an intern doing youth ministry and lead a young married couples group as he and Vicki were newly married. They’ve been married over thirty years, during which time George went from intern to the assistant pastor, associate pastor and then parish associate.  After running the Stephen’s Ministry program, George sensed a calling into the counseling world and now shares a good part of his week working in a local medical clinic as a counselor. Through it all, George’s passion for helping people understand the Bible and grow hasn’t stopped.  He’s currently leading discipleship groups to help people go deeper in their faith as they get to know God and discover how their life is part of an exciting big picture.

George and Vicki have two daughters, Natalie and Lindsey who are thrilling them with their forays into college and adulthood. George enjoys music, riding waves, a good book, good food and conversation.

Trevor Van Laar
Director of Church Life
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Trevor never thought that he'd work at a church, but God had a different idea. Born in the small farming town of Ripon, CA, life on the almond farm was pretty good. But early on, God had plans of moving Trevor away from there. At the tender age of five, Trevor declared to his church that he was going to be a Pastor and from that point on, his future was set in motion. In 1993 Trevor started working summers at Mount Hermon Christian Camps, which eventually in 2001 turned into a full-time position until he came to GPC in 2008. Trevor has a B.S. in Recreation Administration and in 2010 earned his  Masters of Divinity.

Trevor is married to his camp love, Cynthia. God has blessed Trevor and Cynthia with four children, Mackenzie, Emma, Wyatt and Noelle.

Namra Pourroy
Junior High Youth Director
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Namra’s popularity and rapport with junior high school students is evident in the success of the youth programs at Gilroy Presbyterian. She’s a bridge between the generations and an advocate for teenagers. Namra has an adventurous spirit, a great talent in connecting with teenagers, a degree in child development and experience as a children’s aide. She has led the youth of GPC on a mission trip to help families in Mexico for several years. Namra has been a part of this church family for over 40 years.

Rachel Barrentine
Worship Director
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Rachel has been leading worship for retreats, camps, mission trips, and churches since she was in high school. While studying Music Education at Azusa Pacific University, she became the first female chapel worship leader at APU. After graduating in 2000, Rachel moved to the Bay Area, where she is originally from, and began ministering at Church on the Hill in San Jose as Music Assistant. During this time she recorded her first album of original songs. After a few years, Rachel was called to Fresno where she ministered for two years as Youth and Worship Pastor.

Sandy Fritts
Office Administrator
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As office administrator, Sandy sees her role as the bearer of the Good News. She has worked at various Christian organizations for more than 30 years, and has been using her communications skills and creativity at Gilroy Presbyterian Church since 2002.

 Sandy was raised in a strong ministry family with her father being an ordained minister.  She has followed in her mother's footsteps as she served as a church secretary for many years.  She is a Certified Church Secretary through the Baptist Convention and is working toward a Level II Certificate through the Presbytery.