March 1, 2026

Meet Our Team

“Our staff is passionate about helping you grow in faith and feel at home. Here’s the team who makes ministry happen at Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church.”

Gary & Sharon Graves Senior Pastor and Wife
Gary is a graduate of Gordon College (Wenham, MA, ’76) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (South Hamilton, MA, ’80). With more than 40 years of ministry experience serving as both a youth minister and lead pastor, he brings seasoned leadership and a shepherd’s heart to our church family.</p> <p>Gary and his wife, Sharon (Heck), have been members of Freedom since 2017. After faithfully serving as Interim Pastor in 2020, Gary was called to serve as Senior Pastor in 2021.</p> <p>He is passionate about teaching and preaching God’s Word and treasures opportunities to spend time with God’s people in fellowship, discipleship, and ministry.
Scott & PJ Midkiff Youth Pastor and Wife
Kevin Norris Children's Minister
Carleigh Cazad Francis Worship Director