MEET THE STAFF
And in
every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in
the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with
all his heart, and prospered. -
2 Chronicles 31:21
New Victory Baptist Church is an amazing place
to be able to gather to worship the Lord! Without God's hand and
blessings upon us, we would not be what we are today; a loving
church, living for the Lord! New Victory has been blessed to
have members step up into leadership positions and help keep the
many programs and ministries involved, organized, and running
smoothly. We all work for the common goal of love and devotion for
the church and the Lord!
We would like to introduce you to these
wonderful leaders. They all show the spirit of God shinning through
them as they do God's work in the church! Each one is a blessing to
New Victory!
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Dr. Lester Morelock
Pastor
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Lester Morelock grew up in Fall Branch
Tennessee and was the pastor of Bays Mountain Baptist Church
for four years. In 2003, Lester, his wife Khris, and their
two boys, Aubrey and Avery, came to New Victory. This was
the beginning of many new and exiting things for the
congregation. We have truly been blessed with a pastor who
loves the Lord, his family, the community, and his church.
Lester received his associate's and
undergrad degree then went on to receive his master's degree
in 2005. In May 2008, he furthered his education and
received his doctorate degree in Theology. Currently Lester
is working on his second doctorate degree in biblical
counseling. Dr. Morelock was named the 2001 small church
pastor of the year in East Tennessee.
Dr. Morelock truly loves and Lord and
lives for him everyday! New Victory can't put into words the
love and appreciation that we feel for our pastor and his
family. We know that God sent them to us. New Victory is
excited about the new things God has ahead for us under the
leadership of Pastor Morelock.
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Darrell Slagle
Associate Pastor
Pianist |
Darrell Slagle was saved at King Springs
Baptist Church at 11 years old. Prior to New Victory,
Darrell was the pastor of Cherry Grove Baptist Church for
four years. He and his family came to New Victory in August
2006. Darrel and his Wife, Stephanie Slagle, have three
daughters, Erica, Courtney, and Brittany.
Darrell serves as an ordained associate pastor at New
Victory. He is also involved with the music ministry at New
Victory where he serves as the church pianist and sings in
the choir. At the age of 18, Darrell began singing in his
families singing group, The Slagles, They were blessed with
the ability to praise and worship in local churches. Darrell
also has 10 years youth ministry experience and helps out
with the youth group when possible.
Darrell has a strong desire to worship through music and has
been involved in music his entire life. He has been blessed
with a musical talent and uses it to the best of his ability
to sing praises to God |
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Starlete Cochran
Ministry Assistant Treasurer
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At eight years old, Starlete Cochran,
was saved at First Baptist Church of Weber City, Virginia.
Starlete and her family moved to Lafollette and attended
Indiana Avenue Church before they joined New Victory in
October 2006. She is married to Greg Cochran and they have
one daughter, Britney.
New Victory is blessed to have Starlete
as the church ministry assistant and treasurer. She oversees
the finances of the ministries and the church. Starlete has
always had the desire to be a church secretary. After coming
to New Victory, she felt God calling her into this position
and with her clerical background she felt she could do the
job.
Starlete feels blessed to be in this
position with the church and she keeps New Victory
very well organized! Starlete has a dream to go to Africa
for missionary work. New Victory stands behind her and would
love to see her follow her dream.
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Jamie Swift
Parish Nurse
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Jamie Swift grew up attending New
Victory with her family. She is married to her wonderful
husband, Dennis Swift, and together they have two children,
Ethan and Emily. Jamie is actively involved in the church
nursery. She also organizes New Victory's annual Relay for
Life team to raise awareness and funds for The American
Cancer Society.
Jamie heads the Parish Nurse Ministry
at New Victory. God lead Jamie into this ministry by
allowing her to recognize her skills in nursing. God showed
her how to use her knowledge to help others at New Victory
obtain their best physical well being. She strongly believes
that a person's physical health directly impacts their
spiritual health. She wants to educate people about their
individual health.
Jamie is thankful to be a parish nurse
for New Victory. She desires to do God's will and through
this ministry she is able to use her talents for his name!
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Jennifer France
Help Center
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Before coming to New Victory in 2004,
Jennifer France and her family attended Sloantown Baptist
Church in VA. She is married to Dean France and together
they have one daughter, Deanna. Jennifer considers it a
privilege and an honor to serve the Lord with her family at
New Victory!
Jennifer directs the Help Center
ministry at New Victory. She considers her calling to this
ministry her testimony. When her family first came to know
the Lord, they were without clothing. They simply did not
have any clothes to wear to church. Her old home church in
VA had a clothing ministry and was able to give her and her
family plenty of clothing! She felt so incredibly blessed by
this ministry that she thankfully brought it to New Victory!
Jennifer is a blessing to New Victory
and The Help Center. She has always wanted to serve the Lord
and through the Help Center she is able to give back the
help she once received! |
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Mike Tilson
Media Ministry
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Mike Tilson grew up with his family
here at New Victory. He was saved and joined the church in
1996. Mike received an associate's degree of computer
science from Northeast State Technical Community College and
currently works for Tele-Optics of Kingsport, Tennessee. He
is actively involved with several ministries at New Victory
and takes every opportunity available to go on mission trips
with Get Real Ministries
to New Orleans, LA.
Mike directs the Media Ministry at New
Victory. He had no prior training other than his background
in computer science, but he felt God calling him into this
ministry. Mike believes God doesn't always call the equipped
but rather equips the called. He strongly believes in
mass outreach and through this ministry, New Victory has
been blessed with the ability to reach thousands of people.
Mike truly loves the Lord and wants to
do his work. He has a strong desire to reach people for God
and New Victory is thankful for everything he puts into the
media
ministry!
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Dean France
5th Quarter
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Dean France and his family came to New
Victory in 2004 from Sloantown Baptist Church in VA. He and
his wife, Jennifer France, have one daughter, Deanna. Dean
thoroughly loves the Lord. He is grateful for where the Lord
has brought him from in his life and is excited about where
he is going to take him!
Dean oversees the 5th Quarter Ministry
here at New Victory. He was called into this ministry
through his burning desire to reach high school students and
witness to them about God! He considers this ministry a
blessing in his life. Thankfully, through this ministry, New
Victory is able to reach, and feed, hundreds of high school
students and members of the community each week.
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Betty Burkey
Young At Hearts
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Before coming to New Victory, Betty
Burkey worshiped at Community Baptist Church for four years.
Betty and her family came to New Victory in 2004. She was
saved 1988. Betty is married to Jim Burkey and together they
have one son, Kevin, and two grandchildren, Brandon and
Nathan.
Betty organizes the Young at Hearts
ministry at New Victory for adults over the age of 50. She
felt God call her into this ministry to simply allow senior
adults to enjoy life and fellowship in God’s name. Betty
wants to help get senior adults heavily involved in the
church!
Betty enjoys fellowshipping with others
and spreading the wonders of God’s holy name! She is
thankful to be able to get senior adults together to follow
God’s will and keep excitement in their lives!
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Bill Cutshall
Men's Ministry
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Bill Cutshall attended Cassi Full
Gospel prior to coming to New Victory. He was saved
at the age of 21, during revival at Morning Star Baptist
Church. Bill is married to Cathy
Cutshaw and they have two children, Amanda and Kenny. The
Cutshaw family joined New Victory in November 2005.
Bill directs the Men's Ministry at New
Victory. He felt God call him to this ministry while on a
mission trip to New Orleans. By seeing the aftermath of
Katrina, God opened Bill's eyes to the need of this ministry
in the church and in the community. Helping others rebuild
with material things can touch them and help rebuild them
spiritually! Bill hopes to see this carried out through the
Men's Ministry.
Bill really gets a blessing out of
going on mission trips with Get Real Ministries.
He lives for the Lord and he truly has a desire to help
others. With God's grace he is able to do so!
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DEACONS
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Lee Cooper, Freddy Bowling, Chad Williams,
Danny Edens, Toby Williams, Mike Payne |
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