Rick Harris, Lead Pastor

Rick has served in Student Ministry, Missions Ministry and has been involved in many mission efforts throughout the United Stated and the world over the past 15 years. Planting The Vine in 2007 was a huge leap of faith for the Harris'. God has proven faithful at every turn and has blessed The Vine with loving and caring people. Rick's desire is to pastor a church that is "REAL"; Relevant, Exciting, Authentic, Life-Changing!

Jason Duke, Pastor of Administration and Ministries

My wife, Lisa and I count ourselvelves blessed to be able to serve our church.  Our children, Austin, Hunter, Cole and Maggie are feeling very much at home.  Not only are we excited about how God might use us, we are looking forward to how God will be using you as our church family to grow and minister to us.

My main focus will involve Connection Groups, Financial Administration and Nursery through Youth departments. As our church grows, my efforts will be on preparing these areas to be ready for the growth that is sure to come.

Gray Brantley, Worship Leader

Gray received his communication degree from Aubrn University. His heart is to see Christ come in power through the music portion of each service at The Vine...transforming each individals perception of worship from 20 minutes of singing to a life devoted to glorifying Jesus Christ who is the only one worthy of our praise! Music creates an avenue for believers to express our gratitude and praise.  It is for this reason that my vision is to see The Vine continually strive to grow its worship team and strive for perfection both musically and visually.

Karlie Colwell, Preschool Director 

Karlie is one of the original Launch Team Members of The Vine.  She is in her second year at Middle Georgia Technical College and she is specializing in Child and Family Development and hopes to go on to be a Child Life Specialist.  Her dream for our Preschool Ministry is that our children would grow up with the knowledge of Jesus and that they are rooted in the church.  Karlie believes in hands on activities and teaching the basics early in life.

Keri Stevens, Nursery Director

As the mother of Caroline and Carson (both under 3) Keri is very aware of the needs, desires and concerns of todays mothers.  The Vine Nursery offers a safe, healthy and secure environment for God's smallest children. Our dedicated staff uses playtime to share the love of Jesus with each child.

Pat Ellis, Hospitality Director

Pat and her husband Kyle have been married for 25 years. They teach in the Children's Ministry as well as serve on the staff in the area of hospitality.  Pat's prayer is that every person experience a warm welcome and that everyone is nourished by food for both their body and their soul. 

Cindy Collier, Women's Ministry Director

Cindy is married to her high school sweetheart and has four grown children and one grandchild.  Currently she and her husband own and operate two antique shops, CarrieLynn's Antiques in Perry and Juicy Junk in Byron. Her heart's desire is to introduce women of all ages to the amazing love of Christ and to what that means to us as women in today's fast paced world.

Greg Topping, Men's & Missions Ministry Director

Greg is a retired Air Force Officer and has worked with youth and missions since
his retirement for the last 10 years. He is married to Beth and they have two
grown sons Joshua and Matthew. Greg's passion and vision for the Vine with
regard to missions is that more and more members become infected with the sense of fulfillment by serving our Lord and Savior with their talents and gifts! He
is encouraged by the free Medical Clinic and hopes to lead a group to Mexico
this summer to work with Sam and Sherry Bixler. Next year, he wants to send a
group back to Argentina!