• Josh Smith

    Lead Pastor

    Family Fact: I met my wife, Jamie, in elementary school. We now have three daughters that I adore!

    Fun Fact: I’m a diehard 49ers and Warriors fan.

  • Cristian Ayquipa

    Associate Pastor

    Family Fact: I met my wife at Bible college. We have two amazing sons!

    Fun Fact: I love making coffee!

  • Chris Rogers

    Worship Pastor

    Family Fact: My wife & kids love the Tri-Valley!

    Fun Fact: Music has always been my passion!

  • Emily Fountain

    Interim Children’s Ministry Director

    Family Fact: I love being a mom!

    Fun Fact: I am the youngest of four sisters.

  • Community members serving together at Arroyo Church

    Elijah Merrell

    Media Coordinator

    Family Fact: I am a pastors kid.

    Fun Fact: I enjoy being creative with content and music!

  • Janna Chestnut

    Janna Chestnut

    Women’s Ministry Director

    Family Fact: I have five grown up children!

    Fun Fact: I have lived in the East Bay my whole life.

ELDER BOARD

Each member of our elder board meets the qualifications for elders found in Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7. The elders shepherd the church body, steward its resources, and provide support and accountability for our Lead Pastor. Our elders also serve as the board of directors for Arroyo Church since every non-profit corporation is required by law to have a board of directors.

  • A man in a leather jacket holding a microphone and raising his hand in front of a wooden wall, with musical equipment in the background. He loves Arroyo Church in Livermore, CA

    Josh Smith

    ELDER/PRESIDENT

  • Community members serving together at Arroyo Church

    Dakota Yates

    ELDER/VICE PRESIDENT

  • Community members serving together at Arroyo Church

    Kelly Patchin

    ELDER/SECRETARY

  • A family of three, a man, a woman, and a baby, standing outdoors under a tree with autumn leaves, smiling at the camera. They love Arroyo Church in Livermore, CA

    Mason Fountain

    ELDER/TREASURER