About Pastor John:

I've been married to Michelle for 22 years and have three children. I've lived in Africa and loved it. I started ministry as a children's and youth pastor. I then traveled speaking in churches for 8 years before founding Victory Family Church.

Interests:

I am pretty boring. I like watching Steelers games and playing golf.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

I love that everyday of my life I wake up with the knowledge that God is for me and that I have an intimate relationship with my heavenly Father.

Favorite Scripture:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - "If any man is in Christ, He is a new creation. Old things have passed away and all things have become new."

Favorite Movies:

Godfather I & II

Favorite Books:

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
Grace: The Power to Change by Dr. James Richards

I'm Fascinated By:

The grace and goodness of God.

About Michelle:

I am a true Southerner... I was born and raised in North Florida. I married John and went into full-time ministry at 19. We traveled in churches throughout the United States and did mission work in Southern Africa also. We started the church when I was 25, and we have been pastoring ever since. I have three wonderful children, who are now all teenagers. I love being a mom.

Ministry Involvement:

Assisting my husband in pastoring and women's ministry.

Interests:

I love interior design and cooking. Also being from Florida, I love the beach and sun! Give me hot weather, and I'm happy.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

There are so many things I could say, but one of the things I love most is the fact that I am never alone in life! I have the God who created the universe living inside of me, and He gives me supernatural grace and wisdom to live life. His love is so amazing!

Favorite Scripture:

I love Philippians 4:13 in the Amplified - "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me (I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses inner strength into me: I am self sufficient in Christ's sufficiency."

Favorite Quote:

One of my favorite quotes is, "Let God make a message out of your mess" (Joyce Meyer). This is so true for me!

Favorite Movie:

Message in a Bottle (I am a hopeless romantic, and I love Kevin Costner as an actor.)

Favorite Books:

I love reading so there are so many... The two most impacting to my life would be:
The Authority of the Believer by Kenneth Hagin and
Grace: The Power to Change by Dr. James Richards

About Pastor Steve:

I've been married for 30 years to the most wonderful woman in the world and have 3 great kids who love God and honor Him with their lives.

Ministry Involvement:

Supervise the staff and try to keep Pastor John out of trouble!

Interests:

I really enjoy running (disturbing I know), spending time with my family, and working on projects at home.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

I love knowing that our heavenly Father accepts us, loves us, and "likes" us—He actually wants to know us and fellowship with us in a very real and personal way.

Favorite Quote:

"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." - Vince Lombardi

Favorite Movies:

It's A Wonderful Life (Jimmy Stewart movie), Secondhand Lions, and Groundhog Day are some of my favorite movies.

Favorite Websites:

Runnersworld.com and many other running related sites.
Amazon.com (Kindle + they sell everything and if you can't find it there, you probably don't really need it.)

Future Aspirations:

When I grow up, I want to qualify to run the Boston Marathon.

About Pastor Matt:

I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1996. Previously worked for KPMG and Mastech. I attended Victory for the first time in 1996, was married in 1997, and now have two kids.

Ministry Involvement:

Church Administration, Financial Peace, Men's Ministry

Interests:

Cycling, professional sports, my children and family, and vacation.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

Knowing that He loves me as a child, He is always there for me, and that I have someone with me no matter what I face in this world.

Favorite Bible Characters:

Matthew and David, as they were named after me. Actually King David becuase of his passion for the Lord.

Favorite Scripture:

Philippians 4:8-9 - "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

Favorite Movies:

Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI

Favorite Book:

Church and Clergy Tax Guide

Most People Don't Know:

I've been in 45 of the 50 states.

About Pastor Chris:

I wanna tell you all a story about a man named Chris: a poor landscaper, barely kept his family fed, then one day, he was reading the Word of God, and up out of the book came the Blessing of God, prosperity that is, abundance in everything. The next thing you know, young Chris met Gerri, got married and had two kids named Lydia and Christian. They added two cats and a dog named Sadie, and they loaded up the truck and they moved to Victory—Church that is, cafe and bookstore. - Sing it Jed! (for all you young-ens, YouTube Beverly Hillbillies).

Ministry Involvement:

Pastoral Care, Prayer Partners, Healing Team, Hospital Visitation, GriefShare, Victory Group, Nursing Home Ministry, Care Ministry, Missions

Interests:

My Family, mowing my lawn, landscaping, skiing, biking, hiking, and motorcycles.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

That I can act like God - Ephesians 5:1

Favorite Bible Characters:

David - "Who is this uncircumcised heathen who defies our God"?; Enoch - He pleased God, and got so close to Him that he just checked out and did not see death; Abraham - He was a "friend of God", and the "father of faith"; and Stephen - He was full of faith, power, and wisdom; he had the face of an angel, and as he was being stoned to death, he cried out, "Forgive them for they know not what they do." (He reminds me of Jesus.)

Favorite Scriptures:

Ephesians 5:1 - "Be imatators of Christ." He never tells us to do something that he hasn't enabled or equipped us to do.
I John 4:17 - As He is, so am I.
2 Corinthians 5:21 - I have been made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:20 - He does exceedingly above and beyond what I can ask, think, or even imagine!

Favorite Quotes:

"Dare to Believe" - Smith Wigglesworth
"Be it unto me according to Thy Word" - Mary

Favorite Sermon Series:

You are God's Garden by Kenneth E. Hagin

Favorite Movies:

All Clint Eastwood Westerns and It's a Wonderful Life.

Most People Don't Know:

I like to do extreme skiing.

Future Aspirations:

To be God's gardener.

About Pastor John:

Pastor John and his wife Kathy have served with and supported Pastor John Nuzzo and Michelle's ministry since 1986. He served on the Board of Directors for Victory Family Church for several years and also served in several outreach ministry positions.

Pastor Spencer worked in industry for 35 years before coming on staff at Victory. He received a B.A. in Education from Fairmont State College, a Master's of Science degree from West Virginia University, a diploma from Victory Bible Training in Huntington, West Virginia, and received a B.A. and Master's degree in Theology from Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida. He has taught on the high school, college, and graduate school levels.

Ministry Involvement:

Pastor John Spencer oversees Victory's Connection Groups. This ministry develops, schedules, and conducts adult education classes for Spiritual growth and preparation of the local body for the work of the ministry. He leads and coordinates the Healing School that is conducted each Thursday morning at 10:00. Pastor John also oversees the Ushers and Welcoming team, the Information, Media, and Events teams, the Safety and Security team, the Emergency Medical team, the Spiritual Personal Trainers team, and the SALT group (Senior Adults Living Triumphantly).

Interests:

Golfing, reading, cruise vacations, football, movies, and spending time with family.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

Helping people walk through and overcome life's issues through the Word.

Favorite Scripture:

Philippians 4:6-8 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Favorite Quotes:

"It is not the things that come against us in life that hurt us; it is our response to the things that come against us that hurt us!" and "We will live our destiny only to the degree that we live it in an abiding sense of who we are in Jesus!"

Favorite Books:

Grace: The Power to Change by Dr. James Richards
Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Dr. James Richards.

Life Motto:

Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap character; sow a character, reap a destiny!

About Pastor Zack:

Has a Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry, Associate of Arts in Informational Writing from Geneva, and a Bachelor of Science in Theology from Life Christian University.

Ministry Involvement:

Worship, Thrive, 19north

Interests:

Family and music.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

The aspect of grace which is God's undeserving and unearned favor and His power to overcome any difficult situation.

Favorite Bible Character:

Barnabus - his birth name was Joseph and the apostles changed it to Barnabas because it meant "son of encouragement." Throughout his ministry, it's evident that he believed in people when they didn't believe in themselves.

Favorite Scripture:

Romans 6-8

Favorite Movie:

The Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Books:

Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Crazy Love by Francis Chan

Most People Don't Know:

I can play music on my teeth.

About Rachel:

My family started attending Victory back in the cinema days and has been here ever since. I also met and married my husband Jason at Victory in September of 2006. Ironically, we only grew up 15 minutes away from each other, but even attended the same college and never met until at Victory.

I have been on staff in the Children's Ministry since 2001, where I served in the capacity of assistant to the Children's Ministry for the last nine years before accepting the position as the director in November of 2010. I am also currently attending the Community College of Beaver County where I am getting my Business Management degree.

I oversee the Children's department, which is birth through sixth grade, as well as the Endless Possibilities Special Needs ministry.

Interests:

Cooking, collecting cookbooks, and watching football with my hubby.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

That no matter what I face, God can be my source of strength and comfort even in busy everyday life.

Favorite Bible Character:

Esther because her life reminds me that God has created all of us for a such a time as this moment just like He did in her life.

Favorite Scripture:

Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Favorite Websites:

www.foodnetwork.com

Most People Don't Know:

That in high school I participated in the J.R.O.T.C. Military Program from 9th through 12th grades.

About Pastor Peter:

I released my first album at fifteen and have an extensive background as a singer, musician, and songwriter. My wife Nicki, our three daughters, and I moved to Cranberry Township in the summer of 2010 to join the Victory family. I am a graduate from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, traveled with the group Truth, and have a Dove Award.

Ministry Involvement:

Worship Team

Interests:

Family, songwriting, and music.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

I don't have to make every deicison on my own—I have an advocate. I love that I have a heavenly Father who cares about each and every aspect of my life as well as my family.

Favorite Bible Character:

Paul because of his passion for God, truth, and lost people.

Favorite Scripture:

Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Favorite Movies:

Gladiator, Braveheart, Tombstone, and Elf.

Most People Don't Know:

If I come to your house, I might clean your TV and the top of your refrigerator.

About Sam & Marjie:

Sam and Marjie have been Christian ministry leaders in the greater Pittsburgh church community for more than two decades and lead Victory Family Church's ministry to individuals/couples desiring to build, enrich, or restore marriage and family relationships. The couple's background includes in-depth ministry leadership training, Bible school, practical experience leading marriage ministry volunteers through a national Christian faith-based organization; developing resources and leading care ministry to individuals and families experiencing HIV/AIDS, single parents, and men; and serving in various ministry of helps areas. Sam and Marjie's professional work experience includes clinical healthcare, senior-level project engineering, management, marketing, and business ownership. Sam and Marjie have been married for 22 years, have three adult children, four grandchildren, and one eccentric cat named Cookie.

Ministry Involvement:

Sam and Marjie lead the ministry area dedicated to encouraging and equipping individuals and couples to build, nurture, and maintain Godly, happy, healthy, stable, long-lasting marriage relationships, as well as divorce recovery support.

Interests:

Mountain biking, listening to good music, dating (with good ice cream and coffee), basketball, boxing (Sam), bird watching (Marjie), and football. By the way, did you know one of us was raised in Wisconsin?

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. God saved us by His grace when we believed, and we can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God!

Favorite Scriptures:

Jeremiah 29:11 - "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'", Psalm 91, Psalm 139, First John, and Ephesians.

Favorite Quotes:

"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" - John Wooden. Also, Philippians 4:13 NLT, "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."

Favorite Movies:

Princess Bride and Star Wars... our picks with good combos of action, humor, passion, romance, goodness prevailing over evilness, and mostly happy endings.

Favorite Musicians:

Ken Reynolds, Hillsong, Chris Tomlin, and Sam Levine.

About Bob:

My wife Nancy I met in Puerto Rico while I was in the Navy, were married in Wisconsin, and lived in Connecticut before coming to PA. We have two children, Jeffery and Amy. Jeff lives in Houston and is an Electrical Engineer. Amy lives in Butler and is a math teacher at Slippery Rock High School. Both children possess a master's degree in their fields. We are also blessed with four grandchildren. Before I retired, I worked as a Safety Director for a power plant and traveled the globe giving presentations on Behavioral Safety to several of our plants. Then, I came out of retirement to work on staff at Victory.

Ministry Involvement:

Oversee the Ushers, Security, Traffic Team, Cafe, Medical Team, Information/Media and Events Team, Welcoming Team

Interests:

When not busy with other things, I love woodworking and golfing.

What I Love Most About Being a Christian:

Getting to know who I am In Christ.

Favorite Bible Character:

Paul is my favorite. He was such a warrior for Jesus. He was beaten, left for dead, shipwrecked, whipped, often times asked to leave and no longer preach the Good News. No matter where he went he found resistance to what he was saying yet in Romans 1:16, he states, "I'm not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation of everyone who believes; first for the Jew, then for the Gentile." He let nothing get in his way in spreading the Good News. A model for us all!

Favorite Quote:

"As leaders we must first learn to lead ourselves."

Favorite Sermon Series:

Faithfulness by Keith Moore

Most People Don't Know:

While in the Navy, I flew a helicopter and a twin engine fixed wing aircraft.