Our Leaders
Daniel and Lisa Flynn
Senior Pastor and Administrator
Pastor Daniel and his wife Lisa (Our church Administrator) came to us in 2023 from North Carolina. Daniel is an Ohio native while Lisa is from Kentucky. They have been married now for 34 years and have two children: Samuel, who is married to his wife Molly and has three sons… and Julia, who is married to Jacob and they have two daughters.
Daniel is serious about theology and rightly dividing the Word of God, but loves to blend humor and storytelling into the proclamation of the gospel. He loves people and loves seeing people come alive in both new life in Christ as well as their discipleship path. He has a heart for his community, his nation, and the nations of the world. Be near him and listen to him very long at all, and you will no doubt hear terms like missional, evangelism, discipling, multiplication, and the Great Commission. There is no such thing as a stranger, and everyone is subject to the question, ‘What do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven?
One thing is for certain, for the most part, if you see Daniel, Lisa is close by. They love to spend time together, and see life as one big partnership. Lisa has worked for years in the School systems of North Carolina, loves her grandchildren and loves to talk about them. She is a great front door of the church throughout the week.
We would love to see you at Shadow Mountain. Jesus is the head of this church, and we will follow Him wherever He leads!
Christopher Gray
Pastor Christopher and his wife Brooke have a blended family (Drew, Kyla, Christian, Charlie, Alicy, Ewan, and Serenity). Christopher and Brooke started out serving together years ago on a church cleaning crew and then moved into youth ministry where they worked with some amazing kids and church leaders. They have both participated in youth camps as workers and leaders/organizers and love serving in the church, community, and home Bible studies.
Christopher graduated from Liberty University, earning a bachelor’s degree in religion (Christian Counseling) and a master’s degree in public administration (Government and Non-Profit). Christopher served in the US Army and the Nevada Army National Guard where he was schooled and trained in various aspects of information technology. Christopher has spent most of his career since the military as an information technology professional in both the private and government sectors. Through his unique experiences over the years, he has been able to work with at-risk youth assisting them as they worked through some tough personal struggles. He also worked as a hospice chaplain where he provided end-of-life spiritual care for people and grief support for their families.
Family Pastor
Barbara Farrar
Worship Leader / Pastoral Assistant
Barbara is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a B.A. in Accounting and a minor in English. She is a Certified Public Accountant and worked in the banking industry for 10 years in Arkansas before moving to the Bay Area and becoming a stay-at-home mom.
Barbara is passionate about worship and has been part of praise teams for many years. She served as the lead worshiper for three years in northern California before moving to Nevada in 2013 to become the lead worshiper at SMC. In that role, she works with the pastor in selecting songs that will glorify God and fit with that morning's sermon. Barbara strives to faithfully lead others to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Barbara and Bill have been married for over thirty-five years. Bill, also a CPA, has served the church in the capacity of treasurer and bookkeeper for many years. Bill and Barbara are blessed to have two beautiful daughters, Anna Abeyta and Taylor Farrar, one amazing son, Zachary, and one interesting (and yes sweet) son-in-law, Paul Abeyta. They also have four amazing grandsons, Silas and Oliver Abeyta, Josiah and Nathaniel Farrar, and four beautiful granddaughters, Nora Grace, Maisie Jane, Sophie, and Eliza Abeyta! (absolutely ADORABLE... all 8 of them!!!!!!).
Hello, my name is Danielle Montoya and I am the co-director for the Children’s Ministry here at Shadow Mountain Church. I was born and raised in Northern California till I was about 10 years old and that’s when I became a military brat for a few years and I was able to live on Schofield Barracks on Oahu, Hawaii then Fort Lewis in Washington state. At around 16, my family settled in the Southern California area, specifically Huntington Beach and I was around that area until I got married. I have been married to my husband, Jason Montoya since 2012 and we had our first child, Ellie in 2015. We moved to the Carson Valley in 2015 and had 3 more children, Winton, Emery and Remington in the years of 2016, 2018 and 2020.
My family and I have been coming to Shadow Mountain since January 2019 and have felt at home here since. I am excited to be given this opportunity to run the children’s ministry alongside my friend, Danielle Parks. We have wonderful ideas to help the children learn about the Lord our God and to motivate them to enjoy the Word and look forward to coming to church every Sunday and hopefully during the week with some great activities and community services.
Danielle Montoya
Co-Children's Ministry Director
Danielle Parks
Co-Children's Ministry Director
Danielle Parks was born in Hanford CA, and lived in Avenal with her family for a short while. As she grew, her family relocated to the charming town of Sonora CA, where she spent her formative years. During her high school days, God brought Danielle together with her now husband, Dennis. They have been married for 9 wonderful years. Together, they created a loving home and God blessed them with 3 beautiful (wild) children, ages 6, 4, and 1.5 years old. In 2016, Danielle and Dennis decided to put down roots in Lyon County. They dream of building a quaint homestead, a place where their family can thrive and grow. They have embraced homeschooling, cherishing the opportunity to nurture their children's minds and hearts, all while nourishing their relationship with God. Danielle enjoys macrame, sketching, fishing and hiking. But, most days, you can find Danielle and her family outside, exploring the wonders of God's creation.
Danielle's faith journey began at a young age. Raised in a Christian household, she committed her life to Jesus at the age of twelve. With a servant's heart, Danielle dedicated herself to serving others. She traveled to South Dakota, where she extended God's love and helped the Sioux Native American Community. Her desire to make a difference also took her to Nome, Alaska, where she participated in painting a radio station (KICY) that broadcasted Christian music across the Bering Strait and into Russia. Danielle also holds fond memories of serving in local homeless shelters, embracing every opportunity to connect with God's children from all walks of life. During her summers, she split her time between running Vacation Bible Schools in Sonora, California, and counseling youth at Sherwood Forest Christian Camp in Oakhurst, California.
Danielle holds an Associate's Degree in behavioral and social sciences. She combined her knowledge with her passion for helping others by working in the healthcare field and in the classroom. While she cares deeply for all of God's children, Danielle has a special place in her heart for the youth. Get to know Danielle a little better, and you'll discover her infectious laughter that often precedes her presence. She's the kind of friend who's always there to lend a listening ear or offer a warm embrace. Despite her busy schedule, Danielle makes time to check in with her brothers and sisters in Christ, offering encouragement, a listening ear, and support whenever needed.
Jim LeGare and his wife Linda have been attending Shadow Mountain Church since early 2019. Between them they have five children and four grandchildren. He worked for the Department of Corrections in California for twenty-five years and just recently retired from Douglas County Court House as court security. Ministries that he served in are pre-marital, Biblical counseling, and divorce recovery ( STEP program). Jim is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and recently was re-baptized by Pastor Larry. Interesting tidbit, Jim is an avid comic book collector!
Jim Legare
Elder
Matt Kalb grew up on a farm in Orland, California. He was raised in a Christian family, attending a small rural church. He received Christ’s offer of salvation at an early age and was involved in VBS, youth group, and playing guitar for the church worship team. Matt also worked as a church camp counselor, did puppet ministry, and went on a missions trip to Mexico.
After receiving his Electrical Engineering degree from CSU, Chico, he moved to Gardnerville to begin working for Bently Nevada. He married Jamie and shortly afterwards they began attending our church in 2008, where they immediately became involved in various church Bible studies and ministries. Currently, Matt leads children’s worship and Jamie works as a Sunday school teacher. They homeschool their four children who have grown up in the church’s children’s ministry. Matt and Jamie have been additionally blessed as they are also excitedly expecting “child number 5”.