Our Pastors

Bishop Herson Gonzalez is the Lead Pastor of Vida Church. He is passionate about discipleship, Spirit filled living, and helping people take their next step in their walk with Christ. His leadership is marked by biblical teaching, authenticity, and a heart for community.

Pastor Valerie Gonzalez is a Pastor at Vida Church and the church’s Worship Leader. She also serves as a City Councilor in the City of Woonsocket, bringing a heart for service, justice, and community leadership. As a mentor, she is deeply invested in developing others, encouraging spiritual growth, and helping individuals walk confidently in their calling.

Pastor Axel serves as the Spanish Campus Pastor at Vida Church and oversees the Youth and Young Adults ministries. He is passionate about developing leaders, reaching the next generation, and building a church where faith is lived out across cultures and generations.

Minister Marielis serves as the Executive Administrator at Vida Church, supporting and strengthening every ministry through organization, leadership, and faithful service. She is also part of the preaching and teaching staff and exemplifies the heart and culture of Vida Church in both word and action.

Beth Drake serves at Vida Church as the leader of the Prayer Line, Next Steps Support and Recovery Program, and the church’s lead intercessor. She is also part of the preaching and teaching staff and is deeply committed to prayer, spiritual care, and walking with people toward healing and freedom.

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Minister Maribel is a registered nurse and serves as the Women’s Leader at Vida Church. She is a passionate teacher and speaker who is deeply committed to encouraging women to grow in faith, walk in wholeness, and live out their God given purpose. She teaches the Victorious Living class and serves on the preaching staff.

Deacon Eliud serves as the leader of The Brotherhood at Vida Church and plays a key role in strengthening and equipping ministry teams throughout the church. He also leads the Security Ministry and serves on the preaching staff, bringing a heart for service, spiritual growth, and the strengthening of men and families within the church.

Deacon Mona serves as the Treasurer of Vida Church and is part of the teaching staff. She carries a deep love for people and a genuine devotion to the house of God, faithfully stewarding both resources and relationships with care and integrity. Her heart for service, wisdom, and commitment to excellence are a steady blessing to the life of the church.

Deacon Michael leads the Bread of Life Community Meals ministry alongside his wife, Jessica, serving the community with compassion and generosity. He also oversees building repairs, maintenance, and ongoing projects at Vida Church, faithfully stewarding the facilities entrusted to the ministry. In addition, he supports Youth 180 as a counselor, investing in the spiritual growth and well being of the next generation.