Our team

Pastors & Staff

John Sitcler

Lead Pastor

Pastor John and his wife, Cherise, joined our church in 2007. He has served in a variety of roles throughout the years helping our church wherever needed. In 2019 the church asked him to serve as lead pastor. Even though he is a Minnesota Vikings fan, he loves the northeast Wisconsin area and the Fox Valley Community.

Jessica Case

Associate and Kids Pastor

Pastor Jessica grew up at Fox Valley Church. She joined our team as kids' ministry coordinator in 2015. Because of her leadership skills, she now serves as associate pastor. She and Nathan love serving our kids together. Pastor Jessica is a ton of fun and loves to laugh.

Daniel Mansur

Worship and Youth Pastor

Pastor Daniel and Cheryl have been a part of Fox Valley Church since 2020. Daniel is an army veteran, and leads our worship and tech teams, as well as the youth ministry. They have a heart for reaching younger generations, and developing future leaders. They love spending time together outdoors enjoying Creation. 

Lucas and Loles Bressan

Hispanic Pastors

En 2014, el Señor trasladó a Lucas y Loles de Cartagena, España a Appleton con el llamado de alcanzar a la comunidad hispana de Fox Cities. Dejaron a su familia y su empresa comercial en España y desde entonces han sido pastores de Familia Cristiana (Congregación Hispana en la Iglesia Fox Valley). Lucas y Loles tienen dos hijas. A todos ellos les encanta pasar tiempo en familia al aire libre montando en bicicleta o haciendo senderismo. Son fans de SuperBook y The Chosen.

In 2014, the Lord moved Lucas and Loles from Cartagena, Spain, to Appleton with the call to reach the Hispanic Community of the Fox Cities. They left their family and their business in Spain and since then they have been Pastors for Familia Cristiana (Hispanic Congregation at Fox Valley Church). Lucas and Loles have two daughters. They all love to spend family time outside biking or hiking. They are fans of SuperBook and The Chosen.

Tina Kositzke

Administrative Assistant

Tina is the newest member of our staff, beginning in June of 2024. She and her husband Ethan have served our church in a volunteer role since they were teenagers.  They love to spend their free time ballroom dancing and hanging out with their cat, Oliver.

Kathy Schmidt

Treasurer and Financial Data Manager

Kathy joined our team as bookkeeper in 2007. She has faithfully stewarded our financial data since then. She and her husband, Dave, love all kinds of games and love spending time and playing them with friends.