The team at Victory Church exists to help people take the Next Step in their journey of faith with the Lord Jesus Christ! We desire that everything that we do as we serve in ministry would align with the Biblical values to love God, love people, pursue excellence, and choose joy. We have a blast together serving Jesus, the people in our tribe, and each other!
Pastor Curt (PC) and Pam Seaburg became the lead pastors of Victory Church in 2006, bringing with them a continued passion for helping people take Next Steps and a dream for helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus. PC envisioned what it would be like to have churches in communities where people could know their neighbors and the needs of their community, and the church’s multi-site vision of One Church, Many Communities was born. He loves to see people live in the purpose and direction that the Lord has planned for them in their life and find that through their relationship with Jesus.
PC and Pam met while in college and their early married life included ministry in worship and youth ministry before becoming lead pastors. They are blessed with four adult children (Elissa, married to Michael; Kiersten, married to Steve; Courtney, married to Zach; and Drew, married to Noelle) who all love the Lord and serve in the local church. They are also thrilled to be “Poppie and ZZ” to four of the most beautiful grandkids. PC loves riding his Harley (even better when Pam rides her Harley with him!), traveling, golf, DIY projects, listening to the Bible Project podcast, working in the yard, and everything Dallas Cowboys!
Matt Adams
Videographer
Matt enjoys helping people learn new things and seeing people flourish in the individual gifts God has given them. He is blessed to be able to do those things in two different places, right here in his hometown of Lancaster, as he is on staff both at Victory and at Sight & Sound Theatres. He and his lovely wife Lindsey met while both working at Sight & Sound and they now have a little boy named Copper. Matt’s favorites include spending time and traveling with Lindsey, building and repairing things, Texas Roadhouse, and the Dallas Cowboys!
ContactAbby Barstow
Creative Director
Abby has many passions in life, and that’s no different in her calling at Victory Church! From helping creatives discover their purpose in using their gifts, to flexing her administrative muscles through systems and processes, to connecting people and sharing the love of Christ through social media, she is thrilled to develop these passions at her home church. Born and raised in Lancaster County, Abby has been attending Victory since high school. She and her husband Seth met at Victory Student Ministry as teenagers and are now on staff at Victory together! They have three children – William, Daniel, and Audrey. Abby’s list of favorite things includes Instagram, graphic design, allergy-friendly baking, meal prepping, and menu planning. When she’s not designing the perfect social media post, she’s designing the perfect dinner for her family!
ContactSeth Barstow
Executive Director of Operations
Executive Team
Seth has always felt called to support the ministry of the church and loves that his roles on staff allow him to do exactly that. Having attended Victory Church since he was young, he loves pouring into the church that he grew up in and working with so many people that he has known for years. Seth lives by the motto “You make time for the things you value”, which most importantly are his wife, Abby, whom he met while they were a part of student ministry at Victory years ago, and their three awesome kids – William, Daniel, and Audrey. Favorite family activities – seeing theater shows together and going for bike rides!
ContactJosiah Bender
Assistant Pastor
Ephrata Location Team
Josiah was born and raised in Lancaster County and has been a part of Victory Church since its inception. Josiah and his wife Kaylee met while attending Highlands College in Birmingham, Alabama where Josiah received an Associate of Arts degree. While at Highlands College, he received the Academic Instruction Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA. He is continuing his education to get his Bachelor of Ministry from Lancaster Bible College. What drives Josiah in ministry is seeing life change and the redemptive power of the Gospel come to life!
When they aren’t serving at church, Kaylee and Josiah love to work out together — lifting weights, long-distance running, and hiking. They are also game for some good Chinese food anytime! If you love to laugh, Josiah recommends the Net Positive podcast. He can also be found cheering on the New York Giants and Yankees.
ContactAlexandra (Alex) Bowman
Human Resources Director
Alex’s role on the Victory team allows her to help people feel valued, because every person and every job is important! Jesus made time for people, even the ones others overlooked, and she feels called to do the same. Alex was born in State College, PA, was raised in South Carolina and Virginia, received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Millersville University and a Professional in Human Resources from HRCI, and now makes her home in Lancaster with her husband, Kevin, and their two cats, Lily and Daisy. Her favorite things to do include reading, working out, cooking, and hiking, and she highly recommends the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero and the podcast Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology.
ContactJen Bowman
Kids Ministry Director & Location Administrator
Quarryville Location Team
Jen loves to help others find hope, unconditional love, community, and their place in the world. One of her favorite things about being a part of the Victory Team is the opportunity to help the amazing people here take those Next Steps. Jen is married to her awesome husband Rick, whom she met on a white-water rafting church weekend trip. They had lots of fun dates camping, water skiing, and skiing on the slopes. Today they are loving life, spending as much time as possible with their children (Hayley, married to Matt, and Aubrey and Penny) and grandchildren)! Jen’s favorite hobbies: scrapbooking, decorating, and creating beauty.
ContactPastor Joel Buffington
Greenfield Associate Pastor
Broadcast Location Team
Joel and his wife Angela have dedicated their lives to loving and serving the local church, helping people move toward their potential in Christ. They look to live out one of his favorite quotes – “Life is about relationships, the rest is just details.” They are passionate about discipling leaders, walking alongside people as they discover their purpose, and sharing the gift of hospitality in their home. Their most important ministry has been to their family – having raised two children (Bryson, married to Kelsey, and Colin) to love God and the Church. Joel was born and raised in Florida (and has the southern accent to prove it!), and loves the Florida Gators, getting away to the beach as often as possible, and is addicted to real southern sweet tea.
ContactPastor Steve Crutchfield
Executive Pastor of Multi-Site
Executive Team
Leading in ministry allows Steve to do what he loves most – helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ! He loves the family of Victory Church and the practical mission of taking Next Steps together and is passionate about helping others to see their dreams come true. Steve grew up in Alabama (Roll Tide!) and says the most interesting place he has lived is South Philly (he’s also a fan of any and all Philly sports teams). He and his amazing wife, Kim, love spending time together exploring new cities and eating new foods. They have two teenagers, Moriah and Hudson, and two Cavapoo puppies, Georgie and Bentley. Steve’s favorite pastimes include drinking tea and playing disc golf.
ContactCriste Derr
Operations Administrator
Criste’s ministry passion lies in her goal to leave each person better than when she first met them and enjoys helping people to take their Next Step. She attended Millersville University for Elementary Education but is enjoying being in the world of church operations. Criste loves spending time with her husband, Brian (they’ve been together since their late teens!), and their son, Nathan, along with their extended family and friends. They enjoy all things outdoors: hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, getting away for some cabin life in Potter County, and researching what their next adventure will be together. Criste is currently learning to paddleboard – starting with the art of staying upright!
ContactAdam Geesaman
Technology Director
Broadcast Location Team
Realizing not everyone is blessed with the opportunity to work in a career field that they love, Adam is proud to be doing just that at Victory. He is gifted at teaching people new things, which happens regularly in the technology department, and feels called to serve the local church. Adam and his wife, Emily, met while working at Sight & Sound Theaters here in Lancaster. They have two adorable daughters, Lucy and Jubilee.
ContactDon Harpin
Production Assistant
Don loves serving on the Victory team because he loves to help people find their passion for music and worship and walk alongside them in developing those skills, encouraging them to connect their gifts with serving. Don met his wife JoAnne online at Christian Café, before meeting people online was the norm! They have four adult children and lots of grandkids. Originally from San Diego, Don loves Mexican food (check out Roberto’s if you’re ever there!) and was on the surf team in High School. Favorite hobbies: woodworking, golf, and watching the Chargers, Padres, and SDSU Aztecs.
ContactRick Hayes
Associate Pastor
Lititz Location
Rick was raised as a military brat and has lived all over the world. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska and has lived in South Dakota, Spain, Alabama, Australia, and now he can add Pennsylvania to the list of places he’s lived. In high school, Rick graduated with honors…because he was the only student in his class at the small school he attended in Australia. He was the first American to graduate from the school and since the school no longer exists, he is the only American who will ever have graduated from it. Rick met his wife Heather in Montgomery, Alabama and were married in 1997 and have 5 beautiful children; Ashlyn, Faith, Christian, Aryanna, and Isabella. Rick accepted Jesus as his Savior in 1997 and has been serving in the church ever since. He graduated from Highlands College in Alabama where he studied Pastoral Care and Leadership. Rick and Heather are new to Lancaster County and are excited to explore the beautiful outdoors through hiking, biking, and going for walks. He recommends any book, podcast, or sermon from John Maxwell and you can find him cheering on Alabama football!
ContactMaegan Jones
Kids Ministry Director & Location Administrator
Lititz Location Team
Maegan’s “why” for serving in Kids Ministry is simple – helping kids to know Jesus on a personal level, while also supporting their families that walk alongside them daily! God has also placed a special place in her heart for the special needs community and making those families more comfortable in the church. Maegan is married to her middle school sweetheart, Trevor, and they have three wonderful boys, Theo, Myles, and Owen. She loves watching the Pittsburgh Penguins, listening to for King & Country and Brandon Lake, iced coffee, Chick-fil-A (always the right answer to the question “What’s your favorite food?”), and being a boy mom!
ContactAustin Karick
Columbia Location Associate Pastor
Columbia Location Team
Austin is passionate about helping others discover their purpose and design, so they too can experience and share the joy and fulfillment that can only come through serving Jesus. He and his wife Andi met while they were both serving at kids church camp and ministry has continued to be a central part of their relationship and now their family. Austin and Andi have two energetic and joyful kids, Oliver and Piper who love hanging out at church with mom and dad. Austin and his family love spending time outdoors, watching movies, and attending live concerts and theater productions. Austin also loves making music playlists, sipping (hot or cold) coffee, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys!
ContactPastor Elissa Lee
Worship Pastor
Elissa loves to see people experiencing the presence of the Lord in their lives, specifically through worship. Her passion is to help people worship Jesus in an authentic and genuine way, glorifying Him as they discover that they were created to worship. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, ministry has been a part of Elissa’s life for as long as she can remember. She has lived in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Canada, and New York but calls Lancaster, PA her hometown. Elissa met her husband, Michael, while interning at a church near Dallas, Texas, and they now have two awesome kids – Harper and Ben. Elissa’s favorite hobby – Cooking. She always brings the best leftovers for lunch!
ContactMatt Miller
Facilities Manager
Matt grew in the Lancaster Area and is a graduate of Solanco High School. He and his wife Jessica have three children, Lucas, Blake, and Madison, as well as three dogs. Matt’s biggest accomplishment is returning to Christ and rededicating his life to the Lord and he loves that he gets to have a career doing something he enjoys while also serving Christ. Matt is Victory’s go-to guy for all things maintenance but not all does he get tasks done, he builds up team at the same time, giving people a chance to take the Next Step in their journey of faith with the Lord Jesus Christ. Matt also loves fishing, hunting, and smoking meats.
ContactMichelle Minneman
Kids Ministry Director & Location Administrator
Columbia Location Team
Seeing kids accept Jesus’ love for them, and then to learn to love Him and love others, is where Michelle finds her passion for ministry. Olaf’s quote from Frozen, “Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours”, is Michelle’s favorite movie quote because it perfectly describes what she hopes that the kids she ministers to can all come to understand. Her favorite part of being on staff at Victory is the sense of family! The joy that is present when the staff is together and when the campus tribe gathers is like no other. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Michelle is married to her college sweetheart Mark and they have two young adult children, Jonathon and Lorayne, as well as two family dogs, Buckeye and Stitch. She loves the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Buffalo Bills, Bible journaling, knitting, reading, and the opportunities she’s had to lead outreach trips to Guatemala!
ContactGeoff Morgan
Events Director
Broadcast Location Team
The community at Victory immediately drew Geoff in and made him want to be part of caring for other people in the same way. He thrives seeing people discover their full potential and truly understand what the Lord has designed them to do and loves walking alongside them as a support and friend to encourage, equip and challenge them to rise above the social norms and strive for a life of excellence and holiness. Geoff was born and raised in Richmond, VA (he loves his big, southern family!) and has worked as a professional performer throughout Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and the UK. Fun fact – Geoff went to culinary school, so he loves being in the kitchen and all things comfort food are his jam!
ContactDori O'Connell
Location Kids Ministry Director
Broadcast Location Team
Dori is a devoted wife to Tim and a proud mother of TEN. Hailing from sunny Pasadena, California, where she surfed and skied in the same day, Dori’s profound passion for kids’ ministry stems from her own faith-filled upbringing and a background in nursing and social work. A dedicated Kansas City Chiefs fan who also relishes classic burgers, she takes immense pride in her role as a mom and finds joy in crafting cherished memories through beach days, reading, crocheting, and meticulous planning. Dori’s radiant personality and commitment to families make her a cherished leader in our ministry, guiding the next generation with love and wisdom.
ContactJonny Orlando
Videographer
Jonny’s creative eye and mind, along with his knowledge of media arts, allow him to serve the church in an impactful way. He is passionate about sharing stories that help lead people to Jesus and loves training up anyone interested in any aspect of video production. Jonny and his wife Kelsey are newly married and they met at a previous job where their desks sat side by side. Having lived in northern New Jersey (he’s a Giants fan!), the Pocono area, and the southern parts of Pennsylvania, Jonny is excited to be living in Lancaster County with his wife and their two girls. When he’s not working on video projects, Jonny enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, and spending time with his family.
ContactKelsey Orlando
Outreach Director
Kelsey felt the tug to be more involved in ministry and spent a lot of time praying about what that might look like even before the Outreach Director position came on her radar. She is excited to be where God has called her and looks forward to working with our local and global outreach partners. Kelsey has always had a passion for building relationships with people and is really excited for how the Lord will work in this role! Kelsey is recently married and had her dream destination wedding in Puerto Rico, where her husband’s family is from, with her two girls by her side along with their closest family and friends. The Orlando family consists of Kelsey, Jonny, their two girls Maddie and Ava, and multiple dogs and cats. They even rescued one of their dogs from Puerto Rico! Kelsey loves being outside, camping, working out, and supporting her girls at their various activities (their favorite sport is field hockey).
ContactAlissa Rush
Serve Team Director
“Love God and love people” is Alissa’s mission. She believes that one of the best ways to honor those commands is to be good stewards of what we have. She is a wonderfully detailed-oriented person, using her administrative gifts to honor and intentionally care for the people that God has brought to Victory. Her favorite thing about working at Victory is being a part of a team that never fails to lighten up the room with smiles and laughter! She and her husband Jonathan, who serves on the worship team, love being able to serve together. Alissa has always lived in Lancaster but loves traveling (she’s been to Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and France). Favorite café – The Daily Grind in Quarryville…go check it out!
ContactPastor Brett Rush
Associate Pastor
Quarryville Location Team
Seeing lives change, people being transformed by the power of the gospel, is the most exciting part of ministry for Brett! He loves being a part of the team at Victory, believing that you should never do ministry alone, as together the team points people toward life change in Jesus. Native to southern Lancaster County, Brett is married to his amazing wife Dawn, whom he met while attending Piedmont Bible College. They have two young adult sons, Jonathon and Jordan. Brett loves exercise, the Carolina Panthers, steak and seafood, and anything by pastor/leadership author Craig Groeschel. Brett has also been writing and recording music for 15 years! (Check out Brett Rush Music!)
ContactJess Rush
Communication Director & Ephrata Kids Ministry Director/Location Administrator
Jess loves people and wants to make a difference! The Lord has impacted her life so greatly that she wants to be able to help show others the freedom Christ has for everyone. She is excited to be part of a team who strives to serve God daily the best they can, using opportunities to love God and serve people in the most joyful way. Jess was born and raised in the Southern end of Lancaster County. She and her husband, Jordan, met when he invited her to attend the Quarryville location and they ended up serving together. Jess’s favorites include spending time with family and friends, reading, and cooking and eating Italian cuisine. Car ride podcast recommendation from Jess – Made for This with Jennie Allen!
ContactMichael Schaffer
Next Steps Associate Director
Michael, also known as “the godfather of Christian memes”, is excited to be on the team at Victory Church where he can live out his ministry passion of serving those who serve. He and his wife Victoria met on Upward! and married in 2021. Michael attended Missio Dei: School of Ministry in Georgia and afterward he worked as a youth pastor. About his ministry calling he says, “I’ve never been an “in the spotlight” kind of person but have always loved being a support to those who are.” In his free time, Michael can be found making memes or building LEGO. His Life quote is, “Leslie, I typed your symptoms into the thing up here, and it says you could have ‘network connectivity problems.'” – Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation)
ContactPastor Curt Seaburg
Lead Pastor
Pastor Curt (PC) and Pam Seaburg became the lead pastors of Victory Church in 2006, bringing with them a continued passion for helping people take Next Steps and a dream for helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus. PC envisioned what it would be like to have churches in communities where people could know their neighbors and the needs of their community, and the church’s multi-site vision of One Church, Many Communities was born. He loves to see people live in the purpose and direction that the Lord has planned for them in their life and find that through their relationship with Jesus.
PC and Pam met while in college and their early married life included ministry in worship and youth ministry before becoming lead pastors. They are blessed with four adult children (Elissa, married to Michael; Kiersten, married to Steve; Courtney, married to Zach; and Drew, married to Noelle) who all love the Lord and serve in the local church. They are also thrilled to be “Poppie and ZZ” to four of the most beautiful grandkids. PC loves riding his Harley (even better when Pam rides her Harley with him!), traveling, golf, DIY projects, listening to the Bible Project podcast, working in the yard, and everything Dallas Cowboys!
ContactPam Seaburg
Culture Director
Nothing drives Pam more in ministry than the overwhelming reality of God’s love for all mankind and that He has invited us to share in the mission of presenting this redeeming truth to all those “not yet in the fold”. Having had the wonderful blessing of traveling and sharing her faith with beautiful people in Mexico, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Poland, Germany, Italy, India, Africa, Cambodia, and more of the States than most people have visited; her absolute favorite place in the world is at home in Lancaster, PA enjoying the love of family. Pam and Curt (Victory’s lead pastor) met while in college at Zion Bible Institute and it was love at first sight! Their family includes four amazing adult children: Elissa, married to Michael; Kiersten, married to Steve; Courtney, married to Zach; and Drew, married to Noelle. Nothing brings them more joy than watching their children love and serve the Lord! Pam is also thrilled to be “ZiZi” to her four beautiful grandchildren. A few of her other favorite things include bike riding, Italian food, and working on home projects.
ContactPastor Chris Smeltz
Executive Pastor of Ministry/Ephrata Location Associate Pastor
Executive Team, Ephrata Location Team
More than anything else, Chris wants people to experience Jesus, “so that the world might know that there is a God in Heaven”. He loves being a part of the team at Victory, accomplishing that mission together with people on staff and on Serve Teams. Chris and his wife, Erin, met in high school in New Holland and remained Lancaster County locals. Their hobbies include parenting (they’ve been blessed with six kids! – Gabe, Isaiah, Ben, Olivia, Josiah, and Anasophia), traveling, visiting the bay, and cheering for all the Philadelphia sports teams.
ContactPastor Cody Stoneback
Student Ministry Director
Broadcast Location Team
Before joining the staff at Victory Church, Cody was a tech ed teacher for five years at Garden Spot High School where he got to start living out his passion for working with students. About his call to ministry, Cody says, “My heart breaks for those who don’t know Jesus. My desire is to be a yielded vessel for Jesus to flow through to reach people who don’t know him!” His wife Tianna serves alongside him in student ministry as they both feel this calling to work with students. Cody and Tianna have a daughter named Charis and they all love hiking, camping, bonfires, traveling…really anything outdoors! They also love a good movie night!
ContactHunter Wood
Worship & Production Director
Ephrata Location Team
Pastor Tim Zeager
Associate Pastor
E-Town/Mount Joy Location Team
Tim’s mission is to help people discover their purpose and live it out every single day, while growing deeper in relationships with Jesus and with others! He is passionate about music…listening to music, playing music, creating music! Tim earned his Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance/Composition at Florida Southern College and enjoys every opportunity to play the violin, guitar, or keys as a part of worship. Tim and his wife, Melissa, met while he was on staff at Victory Church (yes, another Victory Church, in Lakeland, FL) and they have three children: Owen, Layla, and Annaliese.
ContactAdam Zembower
Worship & Production Director
Lititz Location Team
Adam grew up in a small town and later attended Lancaster Bible College where he graduated with degrees in Worship Arts and Biblical studies. He and his wife Kristin both enjoy performing in plays and musicals. Adam and Kristin met after a Sight & Sound show that Adam performed in and the first time she saw him was when he was an angel descending from above to roll the stone away from Jesus’ tomb. When Adam is not listening to music, performing in musicals, or writing music, he enjoys watching Arsenal F.C. (an English soccer team) and is a huge Star Wars fan. Adam recommends you check out Lamb of God by Rob Gardner with the London Symphony Orchestra, a musical portrayal of the final days of the life of Jesus Christ.
ContactRobert “Bob” Bender
Elder
Bob has been loving and serving Jesus for 65 years! He serves as an Elder, on the Prayer Team, in Kids Ministry – basically anywhere he can love Jesus by serving others! Bob spent many years of his life in ministry, as a Care Pastor at Victory and the Executive Director of Black Rock Retreat. He and his wife Susan love attending Victory, hosting family and friends, and going to the mountains as much as they can. Bob and Sue’s blended family includes 10 grown children/spouses and 11 grandchildren! Born in Johnstown, PA, and then growing up in Scottsdale, AZ, Bob is a Pittsburgh Steelers football and University of Pitt soccer fan (but he’ll cheer for the Eagles when his wife says so!) He also loves to golf, hunt, fish, hike, swim, and do anything that involves helping people.
ContactRay “Doc” DuBose
Trustee
Doc’s favorite scripture, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) reflects how he serves in the church and in the world. He serves in the community as a high school math teacher, with a Masters of Education in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and has received two Teacher of the Year awards. Doc met his wife, Monica, while attending Franklin and Marshall College. (He says it took a year to catch up to her as she kept running away from him!) They have three children: Clarissa, Andre, and Monique. Originally from Bronx, NY, Doc roots for ALL of the New York sports teams and collects Coca-Cola memorabilia.
ContactRodney Garber
Trustee
Rodney serves as a Trustee at Victory because he loves being able to encourage and have a positive influence with our church leaders. He is passionate about helping people discover and activate their purpose into an actionable passion in life. As a business owner, Rodney is thankful to be working in a profession that encompasses the gifts and talents that the Lord has given to him. Born and raised in Lancaster County, Rodney is married to his high school sweetheart, Brie, and they have two sons, Rylan and Deklan. He loves road cycling/racing, hunting and fishing, traveling, sushi, and trying new things that most people only talk about.
ContactKornel Kurtz
Trustee
Kornel Kurtz, the President and CEO of WebTek, is passionate about seeing the lost be found and desires to do his part in advancing the Kingdom of God. With over 30 years of adventures alongside his wife Marcia, they’ve raised three kids together who have grown into awesome adults. Lancaster County is Kornel and Marcia’s stomping ground, but you’ll catch them soaking up the sun in Florida come winter. You can also find Kornel playing pickleball or spending time at the lake with his family and during basketball season you’ll hear him cheering on the Sixers!
ContactBob Nagle
Elder
Bob and his wife Wendy have been a part of the Lititz community since moving there in 1996. They have two adult daughters, Kim (married to Elyus) and Megan (married to Stephen), and two grandsons, Jude and Silas. They love spending time with their family and traveling whenever they can!
ContactJohn Rush
Elder
Loving and serving people, tangibly being the hands and feet of Jesus, is why John serves in ministry! Along with his role as a Victory Elder, John serves on the Greeter, Usher, and Prayer teams at the Quarryville Campus; believing that you should always do more than what is expected of you. His hometown is New Providence, PA, where he and his wife, Becky, of 50 years live. They have two adult children: Brett, married to Dawn, and Chad, married to Hannah, along with grandchildren Jonathan, Jordan, Abby, and Brooke. John loves golf, driving the Corvette, and Brett Rush Music. His positive outlook is evident in whatever he does, even in how he names the days of the week! (Marvelous Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wonderful Wednesday, Tremendous Thursday, Fantastic Friday, Spectacular Saturday, and SUPER Sunday!)
ContactNeal Rice
Trustee
Neal’s passion is to help people see and act on the power of the Bible and Holy Spirit within the context of their work and business; believing that too often we separate our work and business life from our personal and spiritual life. He believes that combining your faith with your work is a recipe for awesome impact! A Lancaster County native, Neal lived in various spots around the country and world while serving in the US Army, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Shippensburg University, is a graduate of the U.S. Army’s Officer Candidate School, and has a Law degree from Widener University School of Law. He and his wife, Melissa, now live in East Lampeter Township with their children Anthony, Lilah, Hudson, and Myles. They especially enjoy their family walks through their neighborhood, trips to the beach, hosting friends at their home, and cheering for the E-A-G-L-E-S . . . EAGLES!
ContactTony Snyder
Elder
Tony’s God-given purpose is to learn about others, help them discover their purpose, and empower them to a relationship with God and those around them; using food, conversation, and culture to connect the people God has given him influence with (family, neighbors, Group, Victory Church, interfaith, and through Outreach). His favorite part about serving with Victory is the series of “next steps” we’re all equipped with and encouraged to take. Tony is married to his amazingly kind wife, Jen, and they have lived in northwest Lancaster County for about 20 years (minus a five-year hiatus where they lived in the Republic of Texas). They have two daughters, Carly & Sydney, who Tony and Jen are so thankful trust Jesus as their Savior. Tony loves grilling, telling stories, spending time with family, and whichever sport his daughters are playing.
ContactDarl Yoder
Trustee
Darl, owner of the local business Steel Tech LLC — a fabricator of light gauge steel wall panels, has a passion to develop & grow businesses to be able to be a blessing to others and to financially support the efforts of the local church & ministries impacting our world. He enjoys helping to influence & mentor others by challenging them to grow in their purpose where God has placed them & to be a positive influence in their workplace & family. Darl and his wife Luree are very proud to have raised three wonderful children: Derek, married to Brielle; Brittne, married to Matt Mast; and Alexis. They have six grandchildren – Brooklyn, Bristol, Gabby, Payton, Weston, and Bronson. They also have a German Shepherd named Apache, as part of the family, that loves to play and go on walks. Fun fact: when Luree and Darl met, she was part of a small group that was helping to transition a radio station to become WJTL – A local Christian radio station! Darl’s hobbies include traveling with Luree, spending time with family and friends, playing golf, exercising, doing yard work projects together, and looking for the next business opportunity and/or investment deals. He cheers for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State, Philadelphia 76er’s, & Pittsburgh Pirates (he even had two tryouts with the Pirates after playing collegiate baseball!) Darl is looking forward to serving on the Trustees team with a great group of people that God has assembled for this season at Victory Church!
ContactMiles Yoder
Elder
Miles, Administrator at Hinkletown Mennonite School, loves being part of a Christian community and seeing lives being transformed by the power of Jesus, and desires to serve to the best of his ability! His favorite things about serving at Victory are seeing the power of God present, that lives are being transformed, the excellent teaching that we get from our leadership, and that prayer is central to the ministry of the church. In addition to serving as an Elder, Miles leads the Care Team at the Greenfield Campus with his wife Dawnell and serves on the Prayer Team and as a Group leader. Originally from the beautiful state of Oregon, Miles and Dawnell have lived in Lancaster for over 40 years. They have four adult children (plus three spouses that have joined the family) and nine grandchildren. Their favorite activities include walking together, worshipping God in nature, enjoying praise music, and following sports (specifically the Eagles, Phillies, Penn State Football, and Duke Basketball).
ContactPastor Wayne Blackburn
Spiritual Overseer
A native of Winter Haven, Wayne Blackburn is the Lead Pastor of Victory Church, one of Florida’s most progressive churches. Victory Church began in 1989 and has more than 5,000 people who call it their church home. The church has completed its fifth building program, one of which was the Sanctuary seating more than three thousand. Pastor Blackburn has led the church with a heart for missions, having given more than thirty million dollars over the last thirty-one years.
Blackburn serves as the PEN-FL District Executive Treasurer, is an Executive Presbyter for the PEN-FL District and a General Presbyter for the General Council of the Assemblies of God International. He is a member of the Assemblies of God Financial Services Board, on the Executive Committee for the Assemblies of God Foundation, and on the Board of the Ministers’ Benefit Association. He serves on the EMERGE Ministries Board, on the Board of Calcutta Mercy Ministries, and is a Chaplain for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. He was named Alumnus of the Year at Southeastern University, serves as Vice Chairman of the SEU Board, and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He formerly served on the Polk County Children’s Task Force, the Board of VISTE and the Board of HUG. Formerly, he was the District Executive Secretary, Christian Education and Development Director for the Peninsular Florida District Council of the Assemblies of God, and a Certified Estate Planner. He also formerly served as a member of the Division of Foreign Missions Board.
He and his wife, Sharon, have celebrated fifty-three years of marriage and are blessed with three adult children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. Blackburn is known for his excitement, motivational and administrative skills, and as a visionary. His prime statement is “Win one more soul to Christ.” He’s also known for his love of McDonald’s golden arches and hot fries!
ContactPastor Roland Coon
Spiritual Overseer
Retired from Lead Pastor Position at Calvary Church in Dover, Delaware.
ContactPastor Mark Johnston
Spiritual Overseer
Mark Johnston is the founder and lead pastor of The Journey. He and his wife Susie have two kids, Madeline and Conner. Fueled by a passion to reach unchurched people, Mark and Susie began The Journey in 2007, creating an engaging community of faith where people can experience the life-giving message of Jesus. In addition to his role at The Journey, Mark partners with the Association of Related Churches to coach pastors and leaders nationwide, providing insight on church growth, organizational structure, and leadership.
Outside of pouring his passion into ministry, Mark likes to ski, drive, play golf, and enjoys exploring new places with his family. Also, he once climbed a mountain. (If you get a chance, ask him about that – he’s always happy to describe it.)
ContactBryan Koch
Spiritual Overseer
Bryan’s faith and calling lead him to become an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He served as Lead Pastor of GT Church for twenty-nine years. In June 2015, Bryan experienced something that would change his life forever when he and his wife were hit by a drunk driver while riding their Harley Davidson motorcycle. That accident caused him to lose his wife of 28 years and his left leg. Bryan’s faith helped him as he adjusted to a new life as an amputee. He is the co-author of the discipleship book Follow, and the author of I’m All Right, his personal story about his journey from tragedy to triumph.
In April 2021, he retired from pastoral ministry to further share his story through various speaking opportunities as well as to join the Executive Team at Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge as the Vice President of Development. Bryan also does leadership coaching and speaks at churches, colleges, and other organizations.
He enjoys spending time with his three sons and two grandsons. Bryan likes to cook, hunt, watch football and root for the Chicago White Sox.
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