Our Staff
Dr. J. Otis Ledbetter is the Senior Pastor of Sonrise Church in Clovis. He is also the co-founder and chairman of the board of Heritage Builders, where Dr. Ledbetter leads and teaches workshops all over the world. These events are designed to teach parents and grandparents the emotional, spiritual, and social components of the heritage they can give to the next generation, based on Christian principles.

Dr. Ledbetter has been featured on Thomas Road Baptist Church's Angel Network show, The 700 Club, the Moody Broadcasting Network, and several other television and radio outlets. Plus, in addition to writing a number of books, he has written numerous magazine articles and is a frequent speaker at a variety of conferences.

Dr. Ledbetter holds a Ph.D. in education from Louisiana Baptist University.
Dr. Sherman Smith is the Executive Pastor of Sonrise Church in Clovis, California.Sherman is the author of eight books including the best sellers: Exploding the Doomsday Money Myths, Lie 2K, and Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is. He is a former pastor, a former Registered Principal on the New York Stock Exchange, has an earned MBA in International Business, and a Ph.D. in Business Management.

Sherman is the author of three seminars including Financial Communication in the Family, Straight Talk about Biblical Finances, and How to Double Your Church Financial Base. He brings to Sonrise Church an extensive ministry in financial management, and his message to families is economically and Biblically sound for "times such as these."
Phil Laughlin - Outreach and Family Pastor

Sherry Krigbaum - Executive Secretary & Worship Leader

Brian Krigbaum - Men's Ministry

Deejay Bonjorni - Facilities Manager

David Passmore - High School Youth Pastor

Matt & Joy Ledbetter - Childern's Ministry Directors

Justin Davis - Media Director
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