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 Life 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.

Joey Hinson, Worship Leader

Joey has a passion for worship and leading others to worship our mighty God.  He was a college worship leader at Troy University and continued leading in churches in Warner Robins when he moved to Georgia in 2001.  Joey teaches and coaches multiple sports in Houston County.  He and Lacey, his wife of six years, are excited to be at The Vine and look forward to learning and growing as a part of the church.

Cathy McDaniel, Children's Director 

 Cathy and her husband, Bobby, have been married for 28 years.  They have two sons, Colby (8) and Dakota (7).  Having Jesus in their children's lives are very important to them both.  Cathy desires to let children have fun while learning what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus is a blessing beyond measure.  You have a very special place in my heart... Philippians 1:7

 Kaitlin Rainey, Nursery Director

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 two grandchildren.  Cindy currently works for the Houston County Board of Education  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 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 mission opportunities around the world.

 Matt Taylor, Student Ministry