Dennis is a graduate of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and this is his first position as an area missionary. He previously served as interim DOM at Redwood Empire Baptist Association and also pastored FBC Graton. He is retired military serving 4 years in the Marines and 16 years in the Navy. Dennis is married (Yvonne) has two grown children (Denise & Matthew) and four grandchildren (Seth, Amanda, Tyler and Ryan).

To contact her call 707 459-4235 or e-mail him at richwhipkey@msn.com

Lauralei Norton is our Associational Clerk, Mendo-Lake Bible Institute registrar.  You can contact her at 707 485-8801 or at lsnorton@pacific.net.

Linda Lou serves the Native Americans in the Round Valley/Covelo area. The Nalacliat Center provides community services (see Ministries section). For more info call Linda Lou at 707 937-4600, Francy Henry at 707 983-6448 or e-mail nalacliat_center@yahoo.com

Ruben is currently pastoring Case de Luz our first Hispanic church plant. Contact Ruben at 707 263-3941 (hm), 707 349-5561 (cell). Ruben is married (Sheila) and has four children.