Our Leadership - Vero Vineyard Christian Church of Vero Beach FL

Our Leadership

	Tony Valentino Lead Pastor Tony has been with VVCC for awhile. As a matter of fact, the church started out of a prayer meeting at his home in in 2005. He is a graduate of Elim Bible Institute (formerly Genesee Wesleyan Seminary) in Bible and Theology. He has also done extensive study in Greek and Hebrew, the languages of the Bible. Tony has also pastored churches in New York and Michigan. More of a teacher than a preacher, he enjoys seeing Christians mature into seasoned believers as they receive the ministry of God's Word. Tony and his wife Linda have been married for 41 years and have three children. They have lived in Vero Beach since 2001.
	Tom Talley Worship Director Tom Talley was born musical! He plays trumpet, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar and drums. (not all at once of course). He even sings! Ever since the mid 1960's he had been involved in some kind of music ministry in churches or ministry organizations. Tom assumed the roll of worship leader at VVCC in 2008. He has built an awesome worship ministry at the church, and at the present time is developing a contemporary youth band. He is also a licensed minister with VVCC. He and Julianne, his wife of 41 years, work together in the music ministry. They have three children.
	David Lewis Media & New Wine Bible Institute Director If you see a guy who has his hand in a lot of stuff at Vero Vineyard, there is a good chance that it is David Lewis. David has been with our church since it's earliest beginnings. He serves as Vice President, Board member and Elder. He is also oversees the media area. Those colorful graphics and awesome sound effects in our church services are a product of his ministry. David also has a great passion for Christian Education. A few years ago, he developed and established New Wine Bible Institute, a tuition free online Bible College. David is a licensed and ordained minister with Vero Vineyard Church.
	Red Archer Evangelism & Facilities Director Red has a passion to see everyone come to know Jesus. He is a consummate evangelist, and shares the Good News of Jesus with anyone and everyone he meets. He is usually found devising unique ways to spread the Gospel. Red has attended Marilyn Hickey Bible Institute and is a licensed minister with Vero Vineyard Church. He has been on the mission field, both in Brazil and Israel. In addition to his evangelistic ministry, Red also serves as Facilities Director, making sure all systems in the church are functioning at their optimum. He and his wife Jude have been married for 32 years and reside in Vero Beach. They have three children.
	Tamra Lewis Children's Church Director Tamra loves kids. This is really evident as you observe her interacting with parents and children each Sunday morning. She also oversees 9 great volunteer teachers. Tamra has an extensive background and experience in children's ministry. Over the years, she has served in all age level capacities in a number of kid's programs. If you visit VVCC you might do a double take since her identical twin sister is also a part of the congregation. She and her husband David, reside in Vero Beach. They have two daughters. David lovingly refers to Tamra as the “ Energizer Bunny” because he is amazed at how Tamra just keeps going & going & going....
	Jerry/Abbey Ewert & Jason/Kim Gillette Youth Directors Youth ministry is important. The teens of today experience a myriad of influences and pressures that their parents never had to face. It's great to know that guys of such great caliber, like the two couples above have a great burden to minister to, and nurture our teens at this very critical time in their lives. Our teens are being challenged each week to know god in a more intimate way thru their ministry... and they also have a lot of fun doing it!
	Carol Ernst Potter's House Director Carol is no stranger to Christian service. She shared ministry with her late husband in various pastorates in New York state. She is a licensed social worker and has a great passion for the broken and needy. A year ago, Carol pioneered the Potter's House ministry at our church. Each Wednesday, between 40 and 60 homeless folk are served hot coffee or chocolate, pizza, pastries and bagels in the Vineyard Cafe. There is even opportunity for them to receive personal prayer while they are there. Carol says she was attracted to VVCC because of the worship, Word of God centeredness and friendliness of the people.
	Lori Woodrow, Liz Hunter, & Marie Watkins Hospitality & Ladies Ministry Directors The ladie's ministries have really taken off at VVCC. There is an awesome Bible study for the gals conducted by Liz. She also oversees the small army of volunteers who man the Vineyard Cafe each Sunday morning. Lori takes care of the fun end, and Maria is the coordinator for dinners, picnics etc. at the church. Together these three gals are the dynamos that power the ladies ministries forward
	Ken Fraser, Carl Hunter (not pictured), & Steve Raper Men's ministry, Greeters & Ushers Directors Ken and Carl have a real passion for Men's ministry. Together they come up with innovative, meaningful, and enjoyable "guy" stuff every month. Steve coordinates and schedules a contingent of ushers (the guys who seat you on Sunday mornings) and greeters ( the people who say hello to you and give you your bulletins when you enter the front door).