Pastor Yinka was born and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. He found Jesus Christ in 1994 at a Full Gospel Businessmen fellowship and immediately joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Apapa Parish. After serving in several ministry capacities, he became the first Pastor of Jesus House Central Valley upon its inception. Pastor Yinka has a heart of compassion to minister to the hurting and to help people unlock all that God has called them to be. Pastor Yinka trained as a Lawyer and has worked in several multinational corporations. He is married to his best friend Olufunke and they have three boys. Pastor Yinka serves as the Provincial Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God covering Northern California.
Funke Somotun is the First Lady of RCCG, Jesus House, Central Valley, Lathrop, CA (JHCV). She was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Largely influenced by the faith of her mother, she sought out the Lord despite great family resistance.
She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991. After having a brief stint in a law firm which specialized in Civil Litigation, she worked for several years in the world of banking as part of the legal team. After relocating to the United States, she worked in retail as well as substitute teacher during the years her sons were in elementary and middle schools.
She started out in the prayer and music ministries. She has a passion for young people and for those who have fallen along the hard road of life. She is a champion for the broken and hopeless. She loves to pray and teach the word of God.
She discovered her creative abilities and started an event planning and design business, StacyLaria Designs Inc. She is married to and co-pastors JHCV with Pastor Yinka and they are blessed with three wonderful sons!
Bernadette Ogbeide is a Pastor in Jesus House Central Valley. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She gave her life to Jesus in 1996 after many years of resistance at Freedom Hall, Lagos, one of the many parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. She has served in various roles and departments within the church before her current role. Currently, Bernie is the Church Administrator of Jesus House Central Valley where she coordinates the different ministries. She is also the minister responsible for the Prayer and Ushering ministries. Bernadette is a teacher by profession and is blessed with three wonderful girls: Efe, Eghosa and Godwina. Her hobbies include travelling, reading, and cooking.
Anthony Emeka is a Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He began his work with the Lord Jesus Christ many years ago in Africa. He preaches the word of God with passion. He attended the Redeemed Christian Bible College Lagos, Nigeria. He has served in many other ways. He was in charge of Martha’s pantry at JHCV and taught in the School of Disciples. Pastor Anthony taught at Christian Soldiers Bible College Stockton, California. Currently he is in charge of Prison outreach ministry.
Joshua Adelaja, a.k.a. (Mr. A) is a Deacon in Jesus House Central Valley was born and bred in Ibadan, Nigeria and immigrated to the United States in 1978 in search of the "golden fleece". He gave his life to the almighty God and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very early age. Originally a Methodist, "Mr. A" also worshipped as a Cherubim and Seraphim and a Baptist before converting to the Redeemed Christian Church of God when he and his family joined Jesus House Central Valley Church in August 2004; and has since remained a strong, active, and loyal member of the church. Ordained as a Deacon by the General Overseer in June 2012, "Mr. A" is happily married and blessed with two beautiful daughters: Yewande and Ayotunde. He has worked for both the U.S. government and the State of California as well the private sector in several capacities and recently retired as a Social Worker. Mr. A is currently head of the Treasury Department at JHCV.
Femi Elijah is a Deacon in Jesus House Central Valley. He was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. His mother first introduced him to Christianity at a very early age. He gave his life to Jesus Christ in 1985 under the ministry of Pastor Godwin Idogo of the Assemblies of God Church, Ibadan, Nigeria. Since then, he has been very active and engaged in Sunday School and music ministries. Also, he is the President of the Men of Valor Ministry at the Jesus House Central Valley and serves as the Chairman of the men’s ministry at the California Zone 2. His passion is to see men take their God-given position at home, church and in the society. Femi is a trained Computer Scientist and has worked in multinational corporations. He is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in California. He is married to his childhood friend, Grace and together they are blessed with three boys, Emmanuel, Victor and John.
Nnaemeka Kenechukwu is the Youth Pastor in Jesus House Central Valley. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He gave his life to Christ when he was in high school and has continued to persevere in his journey with Christ. He has attended many Christian conferences and trainings in his bid to serve God better. He graduated from the Apostolic Training School of Latter Rain Assembly. He also attended the School of Christian Drama. He is also a graduate of the School of Disciples and the Redeemed Leadership Institute (RLI). Currently, he is the Youth Pastor at Jesus House Central Valley and he is responsible for the spiritual growth and discipleship of the Youths. Nnaemeka believes that connecting with Youths spiritually requires more than the traditional forms of preaching and engages untraditional means to reach the Youths. He is happily married to his beautiful wife, Layo Kenechukwu and they are blessed with three lovely children, Amara, Ebere and Ihuoma.
