Leadership Team

Welcome to the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church. If you are looking for a church home this is an invitation to join us.
 
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PATRICK COYLE

SENIOR PASTOR
 
     Pat has been at SMBC since 2001 and loves being able to share God’s Word with people of all ages and stages in their relationship with the Lord.  He also has a passion for being involved in the community through a variety of activities such as youth sports and community development.  Pat and his wife, Lisa have two grown children.  In his off-time, Pat enjoys home and yard projects as well as hiking, backpacking, and skiing.

MICHELLE PENA

DIRECTOR of

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

   
     Michelle has been a director for 7 years.  She previously was a preschool teacher and has worked with preschool children for nearly 20 years.  She lives in Bakersfield with her two children.  Her job is very rewarding.  In her down time, she enjoys spending it with friends and family.  Her hobbies are baking, crocheting, and traveling.  She thanks God for bringing her to SMBC.  The pastors and the congregation have been such a blessing in her life. 

GAIL NEUFELD

CHURCH SECRETARY
 
 
     Gail has been on staff as administrative secretary since 1999.  She and her husband Ron live in Bakersfield.  They have 3 grown children and enjoy time spent with family, playing with their 8 grandchildren and watching their school and sporting events.  Gail also enjoys getting together with friends, gardening, baking, and going on road trips to enjoy God’s beautiful creation, especially the mountains.  She feels blessed to have the opportunity to serve the Lord and grow in her Christian faith alongside the pastors and church family of SMBC.