Eric Vance - Youth Minister
I am a West Virginia native, being born and raised in Jackson County, WV. I recently lived in Charleston, WV for the past 7 years before transitioning to Bluefield, WV. I am a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's degree in sports management, and an MBA in Project Management. I felt the Lord calling me to vocational ministry and enrolled at Liberty University where I graduated in the spring of 2025 with my MA in Applied Ministry with a focus on Discipleship and Counseling.
The Lord led me to Maple View, a journey which could have only been directed by Him. I joined the staff here in July of 2024, and before that had volunteered at my previous church home in youth and in the annual Easter play.
I married my beautiful and loving wife Heather in June 2012, we welcomed our daughter Logan in August 2013, and our son Gideon in November of 2018.
I love spending time with my family, working out, hiking, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Mountain State.
Adam Maxwell - Media Minister
I am local resident of Bluefield, WV but grew up just down the road in Speedway, WV. I have attended Maple View for a large portion of my life and started working here in May of 2018. I am a college graduate of Johnson University in Knoxville, TN with a double major in Bible and Theology and Communications focusing in Media Ministry. I believe that God has blessed me with the opportunity to have my first post college ministry at my home church with all of my family and friends to be by my side.
I married my beautiful bride Kaitlyn, on May 26, 2017. We have 1 daughter named Clara and 1 son named Isaac.
I love watching Clara and Isaac learn new things, eating delicious foods, playing video games, going kayaking, playing with the latest and greatest technology, playing music, and hanging out with friends.
Rebecca Sawyers - Children’s Minister
I was born and raised in Bluefield, VA and am very fortunate to be raising my own children in the house that I grew up in. I graduated from Graham High School in 2010 and wandered down several different career paths before finally becoming a certified medial coder in October 2019. I spent 7 years coding for a local medical clinic before deciding that I wanted to do something more with my life. In God’s perfect timing he opened every door and made it possible for me to accept the position of Children’s Minister here at Maple View.
I married my wonderful husband, Josh, on June 25, 2016. We were blessed with our beautiful boys Elijah and Corbin on August 1, 2017 and November 19, 2021, respectively. We had family ties to Maple View and began attending regularly sometime in 2021. I started volunteering with the Kids Ministry in 2023 and fell in love with it. I’m so grateful to be in a position now where I can fully devote myself to helping kids grow in their faith and discover how much Jesus loves them!
When I’m not in church you can find me spending time with my family or out and about at local antique shops looking for vintage trinkets and other neat, old things. I love to read, cook, paint and attend hockey games with my loved ones.
Linda Ferguson - AdministraTive Assistant
I grew up in Oakvale, WV. I have been the Administrative Assistant at Maple View since June 2007. I enjoy interacting with people of all ages and am glad to be a part of God's family here at Maple View.
Mike & I have been married since November 9, 2006. We have a blended family with 10 children between us.
I enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are A.W. Tozer, C.S. Lewis, Elisabeth Elliott, Ruth Chou Simons, Dietrich Bonhoeffer & Frances Chan.