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lead pastor

David is a native of Georgia. He became a follower of Jesus at an early age and was called into ministry at the age of 18. Almost immediately after receiving a call into ministry, God gave David an opportunity to live out this calling as a youth pastor. After serving as a youth pastor for 7 years, he was ordained by the United Methodist church and appointed to Snellville UMC as an associated pastor in 2002. David was the lead pastor of the contemporary service and he led the evangelism ministries. In June of 2006, David started The Vine Church in Braselton. David is married to Elizabeth, and they have four children: Laney, Brayden, Carley, and Cade. David is passionate about connecting with humanity and connecting humanity with God.

small groups pastor

Gus was born and raised in Georgia and became a Christ follower at a young age. He attended the University of Georgia, where he met his wife Nicole. Two years after they were married, they began working as youth leaders at Snellville UMC. It was during this time that they had two children, Bailey and Briana. Six years later, Gus received a calling into full-time youth ministry where he began a youth outreach ministry called Ignite & Explode at Snellville UMC. This ministry further ignited the passion in Gus’ heart for this generation and led him to the position of youth pastor at The Vine. Over the past 4 years in the position of youth pastor, the Lord allowed Gus to use his strengths of leading relationally and shepherding people to draw out the best of students and leaders at HiDef. His passion for people, along with his strengths, is why Gus is a great fit for the role of Small Groups Pastor at The Vine Church.

Outreach Pastor

Jason was raised by a Christian mother, but never developed a relationship with Christ as a child. After many years of seeking to fill his life with things, which do not satisfy, both Jason and his wife Nikki surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus and accepted Salvation from God on their wedding night. Jason’s life changed dramatically and he received a clear call to life ministry. Jason spent 10 years serving churches as Youth Pastor in Mississippi and Georgia, as well as leading retreats and summer camps.  God has birthed a passion in Jason to see people move from observers of faith to fully devoted followers of Christ who Love God through Loving Others. When not spending time with his wife and three children, you can find Jason loving the lost, the last and the least as Jesus talks about in Matthew 25:40.

Kidzu Children's Pastor

Elizabeth is a native of Georgia, and her first passion in life was dance.  When Liz was in 9^th grade, she became a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and used dance as a forum to worship God. Liz was the principal ballerina for the UGA Ballet Ensemble at the University of Georgia, and danced professionally with the Charleston Ballet.  After a year of professional dancing, she returned home to Georgia, graduated from UGA with a degree in Child and Family Development, and was married to David Walters.

Since the launch of The Vine in 2007, Liz's role has transitioned from Preschool Ministry Coordinator to Children's Pastor for the Kidzu Ministry at The Vine.  Liz's meticulous attention to detail and careful planning has helped Kidzu grow into a thriving ministry where hundreds of children grow in their walks with Christ.  Liz's greatest passions are her family of six, and developing her children and the children of The Vine as fully-committed followers of Jesus Christ.  

service programming director

Rebecca grew up loving church, and initiated a personal relationship with Jesus at the age of 8. Her primary responsibility at The Vine Church is to coordinate everything that happens in Sunday morning services, including series planning, stage design, technology, lighting, worship center set-up/tear-down, and production volunteers. Rebecca also oversees Vine Creative, a team that generates sermon series ideas and produces all aspects of video and graphic design. When she's not at The Vine, Rebecca teaches English at a high school in metro Atlanta, and enjoys spending time with her family. Rebecca and her husband, Nick, have two vivacious daughters, Katelynn and Tanner, and one sweet baby boy, Jaxson.