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Bill has been a member of Vista Grande Baptist Church since 1984. He first served on staff as Minister of Music and Youth until he was called to the mission field in 2005. He and his wife Cathy served with the International Mission Board in East and Southeast Asia for 18 years. Bill returned to Vista Grande in 2023 to serve as Director of Pastoral Care.
Bill and Cathy have two adult children, Michelle and James, and three granddaughters. In addition to riding his motorcycle and playing the guitar, Bill enjoys everything Colorado; hiking, fly fishing, skiing, and all Colorado professional sports teams. Bill says “I have traveled to six continents and visited many places around the world. Considering all the interesting places where I have lived or visited, I know nothing more beautiful and suitable than Colorado Springs.
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 3)Dr. Devin Knuckles - November 3, 2024Matthew 5:8 |
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SukkotDr. Devin Knuckles - October 20, 2024Zechariah 14::16-19 |
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Jay began serving at Vista Grande Baptist Church in January 2006. He plans, leads, and administrates all facets of our Worship Ministry including choirs for all ages, orchestra, hand bells, and our drama teams. His most significant music role is in planning and leading our Sunday morning worship services. Two principles form the foundation of the music ministry. We must find a way to worship together across the generations, and we must train up the next generation of church musicians. Our morning worship services are identical, prayerfully designed to give the whole congregation the opportunity to worship. Our choral/vocal program begins at age four with an emphasis on music and worship education.
On a personal note, Jay married Jerri Naul in 1983. They have three grown children: Jessica, who lives in Sewell, NJ, with her husband, Chris Pedicord, and their son Elliot; Jason, who resides in Westminster, CO, with his wife, Kelsey, and their son Oakley; and Janette, who lives in Colorado Springs. Jay received a BS degree in Education in 1982 from New Mexico State University and a Master of Music degree in 1990 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served on the pastoral staff of three churches: First Baptist, Las Cruces, New Mexico; Bethel Baptist (Baker Creek Community), McMinnville, Oregon; and Vista Grande. In his spare time Jay is a bit of a do-it-yourselfer, working around the house or on one of the cars. When time allows, he is an amateur woodworker, and he loves to read simply for the pleasure of a good story well told.
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 4)Dr. Devin Knuckles - December 1, 2024Mark 5:9 |
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 3)Dr. Devin Knuckles - November 3, 2024Matthew 5:8 |
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SukkotDr. Devin Knuckles - October 20, 2024Zechariah 14::16-19 |
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The Essentials of Discipleship (pt 2)Dr. Devin Knuckles - June 9, 2024Matthew 5:7 |
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Devin began serving as Minister of Administration at Vista Grande Baptist Church in September of 2014. He and his wife, Korin, have six children.
Devin brings experience from the nonprofit world as well as the private sector. He served a large nonprofit as the Assistant to the President for Community Relations and also was the Director of HR for a government contractor. He graduated with a Doctor of Divinity degree from Master’s International University of Divinity.
Devin’s ministry philosophy is adamant that ministry not elevate the experience over truth. The preeminence of Christ and of the Word must be the center of ministry. People must be nurtured and established in the faith through Christ-centered ministry. He believes ministry should first and foremost call individuals to connect with God’s family through faith in Christ and then communicate God’s grace through the teaching of the Word so their faith can grow; provide grace centered community; provide opportunities to serve and discover their God-given gifts and calling; provide opportunities to share Christ’s love and multiply their faith; and challenge and encourage them to godly living, authentic worship, and love for one another. Devin’s goal is that people will come to realize “His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3)
The Knuckles family enjoys road trips, “wacky ball,” ice cream, and serving God’s people.
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 4)Dr. Devin Knuckles - December 1, 2024Mark 5:9 |
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 3)Dr. Devin Knuckles - November 3, 2024Matthew 5:8 |
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SukkotDr. Devin Knuckles - October 20, 2024Zechariah 14::16-19 |
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The Essentials of DiscipleshipDr. Devin Knuckles - June 2, 2024Matthew 5:5-6 |
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Jimmy and Karin Peck are long time members of Vista Grande Baptist Church and have served in just about all areas of children’s ministry over the years. Karin continues to teach 4th grade Sunday School, and Jimmy began serving as the Children’s Minister in May of 2021. They have three children: Andrew, Aaron and Allison and one silly, little dog named Ollie.
Jimmy provides leadership and direction for children and preteens at Vista Grande. This includes Sunday School, Awana, Vacation Bible School, camps, retreats, Bible studies and various seasonal events. He enjoys seeing kids make the connection between the truths of Scripture and their everyday lives. The goal of our Children’s Ministry is to engage kids in a relationship with Jesus. Help them understand why Jesus came and the price He paid for their sins. The Bible is our foundation for that. We also want to encourage children and preteens to grow in their faith – to understand the value of consistent time in God’s Word and prayer. Finally, we want to equip them. Equip them to be servant leaders and disciple makers at church and in their homes and schools.
Before joining the VGBC staff, Jimmy spent over 20 years at Focus on the Family working in the public policy department. He graduated from Messiah College in Pennsylvania and completed a Master of Theological Studies degree at the Rocky Mountain Campus of Gateway Seminary.
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 4)Dr. Devin Knuckles - December 1, 2024Mark 5:9 |
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 3)Dr. Devin Knuckles - November 3, 2024Matthew 5:8 |
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SukkotDr. Devin Knuckles - October 20, 2024Zechariah 14::16-19 |
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The Essentials of Discipleship (pt 2)Dr. Devin Knuckles - June 9, 2024Matthew 5:7 |
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The Essentials of DiscipleshipDr. Devin Knuckles - June 2, 2024Matthew 5:5-6 |
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Image and LikenessDr. Devin Knuckles - September 17, 2023Genesis 1:26-27 |
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Brandon has the privilege of serving as the Minister of Youth here at VGBC. Brandon was born and raised in Colorado Springs where he graduated from The Classical Academy. Upon graduating, he was able to go to Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, where he earned his BA in History with a Political Science minor. After graduating in 2016, he returned home and started serving as the Director of Students at Grace Bible Church where he grew up. He was also blessed to meet his wife, Caroline, and they married in July of 2018.
Brandon first felt the call to ministry when he was a senior in high school and has served in several different official ministry positions since. Brandon is passionate about reaching middle and high school students and encouraging them to know and seek God during those pivotal years of becoming an adult. Brandon feels called by God to serve at VGBC with the youth ministry to equip students to serve in God’s Kingdom. He is currently working on his MA in Biblical and Theological Studies at Denver Seminary.
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 4)Dr. Devin Knuckles - December 1, 2024Mark 5:9 |
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The Essentials of Discipleship (Part 3)Dr. Devin Knuckles - November 3, 2024Matthew 5:8 |
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SukkotDr. Devin Knuckles - October 20, 2024Zechariah 14::16-19 |
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The Essentials of Discipleship (pt 2)Dr. Devin Knuckles - June 9, 2024Matthew 5:7 |
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