Pastor Adam Altermatt

Student Ministries Pastor
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Adam Altermatt became part of the Student Ministries Team in January of 2008.  He graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California in 2003 on a music scholarship and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a minor in Psychology.  He became a licensed minister in 2004 and is pursuing Ordination. 
 
Adam has a musical background with experience in Orchestra and Choral groups.  Adam came to Visalia First Assembly in December of 2006, and is glad to be back in the Central Valley after being away from his hometown for many years.  He has a heart for impacting the youth of our valley and seeing teenagers turn their hearts to Jesus.
 
Prior to coming to VFA, Adam served as the Youth Pastor and Worship Pastor in Logan, Utah from 2003-2006; and served as the Sectional Youth Director of the Colorado/Utah District. 

 In 2004, Adam received the distinct honor and privilege of being part of an elite team of youth pastors that are mentored from some of the top youth leaders in the nation.  He is currently still actively serving in this group.

Adam is passionate about worship, where you will find him occasionally assisting the Worship Team alongside of Pastor Karen Robertson.  Adam is privileged to be married to his college sweetheart, Lori and has two beautiful children, Melea Grace and Addison Cole. 

Adam loves to read any book on leadership development and enjoys music, playing the guitar, running. lifting weights, football, hanging out with young people, and chasing
after his two little ones.

LIFE VERSE: “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight”
(Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV).

Quotes you’ll often hear from Pastor Adam: “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future;” “Youth, don’t deny others the privilege of experiencing what you’ve experienced through Jesus Christ;” “Don’t straddle the fence, you’ll wind up being a bit sore;”  “No matter what life throws at you, Trust God, He’ll never fail you;” “We are a family and it is our desire to make Christ-honoring friendliness the point of our spear.”



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Visalia First Assembly
3737 S. Akers St.
Visalia, CA  93277
559.733.9070
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