Leadership

Rev. Ben Smith

Senior Pastor/ Elder

Ben began attending Vacaville Bible Church with his family when he was 5 years old. He came to Christ as a young boy, and God used the ministry of the church to call him to vocational ministry. After earning a degree in Pastoral Studies and a Master’s degree in Ministry from Bob Jones University Seminary, God called him to serve as the associate pastor of Vacaville Bible Church. In May of 2015, he was called to serve as the senior pastor.

He and his wife, Allison, were married in 2011 and have four children: Hudson, Anne, Owen, and Carson.

Rev. Martin Blanton

Associate Pastor/ Elder

Martin grew up in the Central Valley of Southern California. He did not come to know Christ as his Savior until after he graduated from Fresno State College in 1966. He then taught in the public school system until 1972. At that time, he felt the Lord leading him into full-time Christian ministry.

After serving as an administrator for two Christian schools and attending Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary, he was called as senior pastor to Vacaville Bible Church. He faithfully served as the senior pastor for 40 years. He continues to serve as an associate pastor.

He and his wife, Linda, have three sons, a daughter, and eight grandchildren.

Dr. Jay Reed

Elder

Jay was born and grew up in Philidelphia. He was saved when he was 18 and began attending colleges to prepare for fulltime ministry. He and his wife, Ethel, were married in Massachusettes. They ministered together in North Carolina, Pennsylania, Montana, and Colorado before moving to California.

The Reeds began attending Vacaville Bible Church in the mid-80s, and Jay taught Sunday School and directed the choir. He continues to serve as an elder on the leadership board.

Jay and Ethel have two sons, one daughter, and several grandchildren.

Manolo Manalastas, Deacon

Manolo was born in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. He and his family moved to Vacaville in 2010, and they began attending Vacaville Bible Church that year. After a career in the U.S. Navy, Manolo worked for the County of Contra Costa. Manolo and his wife, Teresa, have two sons.

Steve Dominguez, Deacon

Steve is a native of California. He and his wife, Katrina, began attending Vacaville Bible Church in 1984. Now retired, Steve served in the Air Force Reserves while working fulltime in the water-treatment industry. Steve and Katrina have two sons, a daughter, and one granddaughter.