john poole

pulpit minister

Our preaching minister, John Poole, was born and raised in Texas. He began studying the Bible full time in 2000 when he enrolled in the Sunset International Bible Institute, in Lubbock, TX. After he completed his studies at Sunset in 2002, John enrolled in Lubbock Christian University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Ministry in 2004. 
During his time in Sunset and L.C.U., he made several trips to Bogotá, Colombia, where he worked with one of the congregations in that city. It was in Bogotá that he met his wonderful wife, Johanna, with whom he has been happily married since June, 2004. 
 John and his wife have moved here to Fresno and began working with us in August 2015. John loves Jesus, loves preaching from God’s word, and is looking forward to a long, loving relationship with this congregation.

Email John : jpoole@wpcoc.com

Thao Vang

Hmong Minister  

Thao S. Vang is the Minister for the Hmong Congregation at Woodward Park Church of Christ. Thao Vang graduated from Sunset International Biblical Institute with an Associate Degree in Biblical Study and a Bachelor in Ministry. Thao Vang also graduated from Union Institute and University with a Bachelor in Criminal Justice Management. Thao Vang and his loving wife, Gloria Vue, have been leading, preaching, and teaching the Gospel to the Hmong Congregation and surrounding Fresno Community for over 15 years. In addition to doing the Lord’s work, Thao Vang currently works as a law enforcement officer. Thao Vang and Gloria Vue have 5 children and a grand baby. They are faithful members of the Church of Christ.

Thoj X. Vaj yog tus xibfwb rau Hmoob Pawg Ntseeg nyob hauv Woodward Park Church of Christ. Thoj Vaj kawm Vajtswv Txojlus tiav nyob nram Sunset International Biblical Institute. Nws tuav ib daim Associate Degree uas yog Bilbical Study thiab nws tuav ib daim Bachelor Degree rau Ministry. Tsis tas li no xwb, nws tseem kawm tiav ib daim Bachelor Degree rau Criminal Justice Management los ntawm Union Institute and University. Thoj Vaj thiab nws tus pojniam, Gloria Vwj, nkawv coj cov ntseeg, qhia Vajtswv Txojlus, thiab cev Vajtswv Txojlus rau cov ntseeg, thiab cov neeg hauv lub zej zos Fresno los mus tau li 15 tawm lub xyoo no lawm. Tsis yog tias nws ua Vajtswv dejnum xwb, niaj hnub no Thoj Vaj kuj ua dejnum uas yog ib tug Tub Ceevxeem rau nomtswv. Thoj Vaj thiab Gloria Vwj nkawv muaj 5 tug menyuam thiab ib tug ntxhais xeebntxwv. Lawv puav leej yog cov ntseeg uas nyob hauv Church of Christ.

Email Thao: thojxuv@yahoo.com

kalib graves

Youth Minister

Kalib was born and raised in Nashville, TN. He attended Freed-Hardeman for a Bible degree with Youth and Family focus. He and Jennifer met at Freed and were married in 2021. Kalib graduated from Freed in December of 2021 and moved to Fresno, CA a month later.

“My goal is to show our youth that a relationship with Jesus and His church are the most important tools to success in this life and the next.”

Gabe Bacus

loren lee

jIm Minor