Leadership

Full Time Staff

Adam Barngraff

Interim Lead Pastor 

Adam is Fairfield-born and raised.  He received his education at Briercrest Bible College and then at Grand Canyon University.  He met his wife Rachelle while in school in Canada, and they have three daughters.  

Chris Gray

Pastor

Chris was raised in Fairfield and accepted Christ in Junior High.  He graduated with a B.A. in Theology in 1997 from Briercrest Bible College.  Chris then returned home and began as High School Pastor at Parkway in 1997 and also served as Worship and Outreach Pastor until 2006.  After 15 years of serving at other churches in Vacaville CA, he was called back to serve as Pastor of Worship and Discipleship in 2021.  Chris married Pauline (his college sweetheart ) in 1999 and they have three children.  He loves raising up the next generation of Christ followers and is passionate to see all people worship Jesus and live out the extraordinary Gospel in all the ordinary places of life.

Sean Arvin

Pastor 

Sean grew up in Fairfield, California and became a Christian through High Life Ministries in 1998. He has a BA in Theology from Briercrest Bible College and an MA in TESOL from Biola University. Sean married his wife Nicole in 2002 and has three children.  He served as a missionary in East Asia for 15 years, and as a high school English teacher for two years in the US before becoming the Pastor of Youth Ministries at Parkway in early 2023.

Sam Winnick

Youth Director 

Sam is a longtime Vacaville resident who accepted Christ as a teenager. He will graduate from Grand Canyon University in 2026. He and his wife, Carley,  are newlyweds who live in Vacaville, where she teaches at Vacaville Christian!
As Youth Director at Parkway, Sam is passionate about helping students discover their identity and purpose in Christ. His heart is to make sure every student feels safe, valued, and loved while keeping the Gospel at the center of all they do.
When he’s not at church, you’ll find Sam staying active with just about any sport, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with family and friends.

Part Time Staff

Paulina Polk

Director of Parkway Tutoring Center

Paulina Polk grew up in Quito, Ecuador.  She was raised Catholic and realized she was a sinner and needed Jesus at age 18.  She graduated with a BS in Early Childhood Education from Pacific Union College and went on to get her teaching credential from Touro University.  She has been married to Jacob since 2001 and has 3 children who have been part of the ministry and this church their entire lives.  She started working at Parkway in 2007 as the Director of our Tutoring Center. She has always enjoyed working with children and using her gift of teaching and Spanish to reach the Hispanic community in our city.

Nicole Arvin

Administrator 

Nicole grew up in Fairfield and became a Christian during high school. She attended Briercrest Bible college graduating with a BA in Intercultural Studies/TESOL. She married her husband Sean in 2002. In 2005 they left for East Asia where they served on the mission field for the next 15 years (while adding three kids to their family). In 2019 Nicole joined the Parkway staff part-time. Nicole also works for OMF and is passionate about prayer and safeguarding the vulnerable in Christian ministries.

Doreen Torres

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Doreen grew up in Fairfield, California, in a culturally Catholic home. At the age of 28, God changed her heart, leading her to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. She has always had a deep love for children and has been serving in children’s ministry for over 20 years. God has used this passion to bless families at Parkway in many ways, including through the nursery, tutoring center, junior high ministry, and now as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator. Doreen has been married to her husband, David, since 2005, and together they have three children.

Emily Chen

Sunday Service Coordinator &  Children's Event Coordinator

Emily was born and raised in Fairfield and accepted Christ in junior high. She graduated from Biola University in 2014 with a BA in Communication Studies and minor in Biblical and Theological Studies. In 2016, she married her high school sweetheart, Kevin, and they have four children. Emily has been part of Parkway since she was a child, serving in ministries for over 10 years. Emily is truly passionate about worship and helping children encounter Jesus! She is a joy-spreader, disciple, and proclaimer of Jesus devoted to see lives transformed by the Gospel.

Youth Interns

Our youth interns are incredible! They bring joy, energy, and the love of Jesus to everything they do.
From junior high to high school ministries, they help in every way imaginable, supporting students and leaders alike. We are so grateful for the heart and dedication they bring in serving our youth!
Nicole Bishop
Hayden Wylie

Elders & Deacons

Our elders and deacons serve with love and dedication. Elders guide and shepherd our church spiritually,
while deacons help meet practical needs and keep ministries running smoothly. Together, they care for our church family and help us grow in faith.
David Herrera
Elder
Guy Borges
Chairman of the Elder Board
Mark Williams
Elder
Pete Gaudet
Elder
Rob Lanflisi
Elder
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Bill Vucurevich
Chairman of the Deacon Board
Billy Stanton
Deacon
Brad Flynn
Deacon
Brian Bonn
Deacon
Scott Thomas
Deacon
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