Meet Our Leadership

  • Michael Sims

    PASTOR

    (469) 879-8217

    Pastor Michael studied at Dallas Theological Seminary and has been serving at Bayside Community Church since 2016 with his wife of 30 years.

  • Kipp Norris

    ELDER

    (907) 255-5477

    Kipp has been living in Valdez and been married for 34 years. Kipp is a retired teacher who also loves his sawmill. In addition to being an Elder, Kipp serves as our Adult Sunday School Teacher.

  • Paul Silveira

    ELDER

    (907) 255-4940

    Paul is a dentist who has lived in Valdez for 30 years. Paul has been married for 4 years and loves boating, flying airplanes, and hunting. In addition to being an Elder, Paul serves as our Worship Leader.

  • Bobby Gibbs

    ELDER

    (907) 831-0415

    Bobby has lived in Valdez and been married to his bride for 44 years. Together, he and his wife have 4 kids, 15 grandchildren, and a love for fishing.

  • Dirk Williams

    ELDER

    (907) 255-1108

    Dirk is the Operations Manager at CVEA and has lived in Valdez for 4 years with his wife and 5 children. Dirk loves to mountain goat hunt.

  • Kalin King

    DEACON

    (907) 831-1440

    Kalin works in Law Enforcement and has lived in Valdez for 25 years. Kalin and his wife of 26 years have 4 children.

  • Randy Albright

    DEACON

    Randy is a Technician who has lived in Valdez for 35 years with his wife and 4 children. Randy enjoys working on muscle cars and white water rafting.

  • Nevyn Cochran

    DEACON

    (907) 251-9907

    Nevyn works at TCC, enjoys reading Lord of the Rings, and baking bread with his wife and daughter.

  • Kyle Kirkendall

    DEACON

    (907) 255-5180

    Kyle has lived in Valdez for 33 years with his wife of 7.5 years. Kyle enjoys fishing, hunting, and hiking in Valdez.