MEET THE PASTORS

We are the Stalker family: P. James, Winnie, Ronan, and Ryder. We were installed as the Senior Leaders in January 2024 at Forward Church. Everyone is on a journey, and we believe God is actively at work in the lives of people long before they ever step foot into any church building. Here, we want you to know you can belong before you believe.

Every transition has an impact. COVID was an experience for us all. The Church has come up with innovative ways to continue its mission and sustain its family. We are now online and in-person sharing our stories with one another and growing together as a community. We would love to meet and welcome you to Forward Church.

Victor and Martha Villeda have been married for over 41 years and have three children. Both born in El Salvador and in their teens migrated to the U.S. They met in the U.S. and got married in Los Angeles, CA and accepted Christ in 1980. Victor went off to Bible College and accepted his call to the Pastoral ministry in 1987. Together, Victor and Martha, have planted churches in Washington State and made Forward Church home in 2014.

Victor has always stated, “Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship with God.” He lives this out by serving the community, teaching the Bible and, being a blessing to those around him. Martha has always served the local church with a grateful heart along side her husband.