PASTOR BILL FRANCIS – Pastor Bill was born and raised and having spent only a few years away at college, still lives here in Martinez. Pastor Bill graduated from Alhambra High School (Go Dogs!) in 1983. He went on to attend Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tn where he graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He loves all kinds of sports and with a background in construction, can often be found listening to the Oakland A’s while building or fixing something. He, his wife Sharon (who teaches at Martinez Junior High), and their three sons are all very active in the community. Contact Pastor Bill at Bill@MorelloHills.org
YOUTH PASTOR XAVIER DE LA CERDA
Xavier was born in Hanford, California, and spent most of his childhood in Merced. During his junior year of high school, he sensed God’s call into vocational ministry and has been faithfully serving in youth ministry since July 2020. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry from Simpson University in Redding, California, and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Xavier has been joyfully married to his amazing wife, Sophia, since 2018. Together they share life with their cat, Toby—whose full and very official name is Toby Juan Kenobi De La Cerda. They are also excitedly expecting their first child in May 2026.
A fun fact about Xavier: he was named after Professor Charles Xavier from the X-Men, so being a nerd was practically his destiny! He loves reading, taking walks with his wife, and enjoying all things Marvel, Star Wars, and just about anything in that universe of fandoms.
Contact Xavier at Xavier@MorelloHills.org
ADMINISTRATOR SAVANNAH COFFEY
Savannah began attending MHCC when she was a little girl (she even went to the preschool) and was very active in participating in VBS, youth groups, and many more ventures within MHCC. Starting in 2010 she, her husband, and two daughters began attending as a family. In the summer of 2013, she became Assistant Director of Vacation Bible School until November 2017, when she gained the role of Administrator. Being born and raised in Martinez(now a resident of Oakley), Savannah is so blessed to raise her daughters in the church (family) that has always been there for her. She cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for her and her family! Contact Savannah at Savannah@MorelloHills.org