Where PEOPLE AND PURPOSE MEET
We’re here to help you connect with God, grow in your faith, and discover the purpose He has for your life. Here, hope is lived out in everyday moments, and people walk alongside you every step of the way.
15 Years of Loving the Van-Lindale Area
Since 2011, Valley Church has been a place where people encounter God, build meaningful relationships, and grow together. From Sunday gatherings to community events and every ministry in between, our heart has always been the same: helping people know God, serve others, and experience His presence in everyday life.
OUR MISSION
We exist to follow Jesus authentically, be formed by His Word, and live on mission as His hands and feet—locally and beyond.
REAL PEOPLE
We believe God meets people right where they are. At Valley Church, we value authenticity, vulnerability, and grace as we follow Jesus together. Church is not a place to perform, but a place to belong.
REAL PROMISES
We believe God is faithful and His promises are true. The Bible is our foundation, and Jesus is our focus. We actively seek to know God through His Word and live with confidence in the hope, forgiveness, and new life found in Christ.
REAL PURPOSE
We believe every person is created on purpose and for a purpose. We are committed to equipping people to live out their God-given calling by serving the church, impacting our community, and being the hands and feet of Jesus in Lindale, Van, and beyond.
Meet our pastors,
RYAN & KRISTEN WILLIAMS
Ryan and Kristen have been walking in ministry for over 15 years, and their hearts are deeply tied to the people of Lindale. Ryan began leading worship when he was just 15, and that early love for helping people encounter God has only grown over the years. Before becoming lead pastors, they spent four years pouring into students as youth pastors at Valley Church, building relationships and guiding the next generation.
Married for nine years and parents to three amazing kids, Ryan and Kristen are passionate about seeing families grow in faith, helping the next generation discover Jesus, and serving their community with love and care. When they’re not at church, you’ll often find them traveling, enjoying simple family moments, and creating memories together.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our beliefs are rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. These convictions guide how we live, love, and serve our community.
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the ultimate authority for faith and life.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 119:105
We believe in one God who exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14
We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He provides forgiveness of sins and restores our relationship with God.
John 1:1–14; Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
We believe salvation is a gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10; 2 Corinthians 5:17
We believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers today to live transformed lives and boldly share the gospel.
Acts 1:8; John 14:26; Galatians 5:22–23
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, called to worship God, grow in faith, and make disciples.
Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Hebrews 10:24–25
We believe water baptism and communion are outward expressions of an inward faith.
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
We believe marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God between one man and one woman, reflecting Christ’s love for the Church.
Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:25–32; Hebrews 13:4
We believe every follower of Jesus is called to live on mission.
Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 4:10; Micah 6:8
