Pastor Sean Martin

In 2019, Sean joined the PV staff as pastor and elder. He has been married to Jill for 25 years and they have 10 children and 1 granddaughter.
​Sean loves figs and grows several different varieties.

Troy Baker

Troy started attending PV in 2011. He has been married to Jana for 34 years and they have 2 daughters and 3 grandsons; Hudson, Oliver, and Asher. Troy became an elder in 2021.  
Fun fact: Troy's childhood interest and then teenage career goal was to become a cowboy. He currently lives on a sprawling 2 acre ranch with 1 whole head of cattle and no horses (no room for both).

Rick Oswalt

Rick and Brenda have been married since 1987. They have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. Rick came to PV in 2002 and has been an elder since 2007. Rick loves to sing and is always willing to lend a hand to anyone who has a need.

Jon Lavy

 Jon met his wife, Stacey, of 22 years in 1999 and have three boys; Levi, 18; Aaron, 17; Eli, 13. They live in Greenville and have attended Pleasant View since 2001.  For nearly 20 years he has served in different areas at PV. In Children’s Ministry, he taught Pre-K, 4th grade Sunday School, and Awana. He is currently helping with the Youth during Sunday School, he's a sound tech, he helps with the Youth worship team, and he attends a men’s bible study on Wednesday nights.

Dan Hicks

Pleasant View Missionary Church Elders Responsibilities

  • Serve as under-shepherds (under Christ). John 10:16, Colossians 1:18, 1Peter 2-5, Hebrews 4:14. Ability to receive instruction from Christ
  • Lead a life of prayer. Willingness to give extra time to pray alone, with other overseers, and with the pastors.
  • Carry out restoration. Galatians 6:1-2, Going to sinning, lax Christians and lovingly confront as needed.
  • Prepare other people to serve. 2Timothy 2:2. Giving time to a mentoring process in order to train future leadership/overseers.
  • Be a "steward" (oversees) the flock. 1Peter 5:1-2. Committed to Biblical standards and directives; committed to helping by example and testimony; and assisting the congregation to live under the Lordship of Christ. Clarifying as needed: church doctrines, practices and church policies.
  • Select a Pastor. Appoint the Pastoral Search Committee with an elder representative being the chairperson.
  • Complete the annual evaluation of pastoral staff.


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