Pastor Amanda graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2016 and from the Boston University School of Theology in 2019.  She was the senior pastor at Prescott Valley UMC from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2025.  She currently serves as the senior pastor at Sierra Vista UMC in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  She has two black cats named Vesper and Shadow.

Rev. Kayla  is a Provisional Deacon and serves as our church's Associate Pastor. She has a bachelor of science in psychology and a Master of Divinity degree. She serves as the Director of the Village Christian Preschool and the Director of Christian Education for the church. She is married to Brent and they have a son, Parker, who was born in 2021.

Sam is our Director of Music and Praise Band Leader. He brings a rich musical background, including experience as a violinist, composer, jazz band member, and assistant concertmaster of the Cochise College Orchestra. With talent, energy, and enthusiasm, Sam is a great addition to our worship experience and music ministry.

Aenea moved to Sierra Vista in 2024 to work on Ft. Huachuca. She soon joined the choir and has been encouraged by other choir members to accept the position as the choir director. She plays trumpet and has been a section lead in the community band, bringing much leadership experience to this role.

Kayla is a native of the culturally-diverse city of Utica, NY, with several years of clerical experience, in both church and municipal offices. Kayla combines warmth and professionalism in her approach to SVUMC's members and visitors alike, ensuring that everyone feels welcome. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys studying history, reading English literature, going on nature walks, and watching British dramas with her Mom. Feel free to stop by the office and say hello!