Senior Pastor

Pastor Ed Crenshaw has a vision to lead Victory Christian Fellowship toward becoming an increasingly dynamic, multicultural community of worshipers who will touch the Philadelphia region with the presence and power of God.

Pastor Ed came to Victory Christian Fellowship in August 1992. In 2006 he graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree through the Beeson Pastor Program, a prestigious full scholarship program of Asbury Theological Seminary. As a Beeson Pastor, in addition to class work focusing on leadership and biblical preaching, Pastor Ed had the opportunity to travel to some of the fastest growing, cutting edge churches in the United States and to Korea.

Pastor Ed received his Master of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University School of Theology and Missions in 1988, and was recognized by the faculty as Master of Divinity Student of the Year. He earned his undergraduate degree from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, in 1985. Prior to coming to Victory, Pastor Ed served United Methodist congregations in Oklahoma, where he also directed the Oklahoma United Methodist Task Force for Hispanic Ministry. 

Pastor Ed has served as a regional leader through involvement with the Assemblies of God and through interdenominational endeavors. He has a passion for a move of God that will bring transformation to the Philadelphia region, and that will touch the nation and the world.

Associate Pastor

Lisa Crenshaw serves as Pastor of Discipleship and Children's Ministries, in addition to other ministerial responsibilities. Pastor Lisa graduated from Oral Roberts University School of Theology and Missions, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1987 and 1989 with Master of Divinity and Masters in Missions degrees, respectively. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, in 1984. Pastor Lisa served as Youth Minister at First United Methodist Church, Altus, Oklahoma, before moving to Trooper, Pennsylvania, in 1992 with her husband to pastor Victory Christian Fellowship.


Pastors Ed and Lisa live in Collegeville, PA, and have two wonderful daughters, Haley and Anna.






  

Worship Arts Pastor

Dan Cogan came on staff in September of 2007 as Victory's Worship Arts Pastor. Dan has been trained through Master’s Commission of Rockford, Illinois. He was mentored by worship leader and Grammy-nominated artist Sarah Kelly. Sarah gives Dan her highest recommendation, stating that she felt God gave her a glimpse of some of the great ways God wants to work through Dan. We are blessed to receive the benefits of that work of God. Besides his musical abilities, Dan is a skilled, self-taught graphic artist. His heart for worship and creative abilities are certainly assets beyond Sunday mornings.


Dan and his wife Amy met as competitors on opposing youth Bible Quiz teams (it pays to know your Bible!) and got married in November 2006. Amy is the daughter of an Assemblies of God pastor.





  

Church Administrator

Marian Knechel coordinates our HUGS (Hospitality, Ushers, Greeters and Special Events) Ministry Team along with her husband, Al. Members of Victory Christian Fellowship since 1989, Al and Marian have individually and together served in various leadership positions including Small Group Ministry, Men's and Women's Ministry, and Stewardship Team. Marian, who received a Ph. D. in organic chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985, has transferred her passion for formulating chemical products into coming up with recipes for creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for all people to experience God's presence at every worship service and special event. Desiring to be more like the first church described in Acts 2:42-47, Marian believes fully that the breaking of bread and fellowship with Him and others should take place at every event. Therefore, plan on being fed spiritually as well as physically whenever you attend Victory! Al and Marian have four children. 






Pastoral Assistants

Don and Mary Kay Harper are long-time members of Victory who have held various leadership roles. Don is certified with Peacemaker Ministries, works with the conciliation team of the Pennsylvania-Delaware District of the Assemblies of God, and leads Victory's Christian Conciliation ministry which provides mediation and arbitration to settle all types of disputes by applying biblical principles. He also serves as a deacon on Victory’s Board. Mary Kay facilitates the Elijah House School of Ministry, leads Bible studies, and serves as a prayer counselor. Don and Mary Kay are available for premarital preparation for engaged couples and Don performs wedding ceremonies. Both Don and Mary Kay oversee the altar prayer ministry and have a passion to see people set free and empowered to fulfill all that God has created them to be.

Interim Youth Directors

Missy and Jason have been married since 2004 and are expecting the first addition to their family later this year.  Missy grew up in Long Island,New York and attended Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle until she left for Eastern University.  Missy graduated from Eastern twice!  No really, not because of anything she did wrong – she has a B.S. in elementary Education and a Masters in Multicultural Studies.  Jason has been attending Victory since the time it was named after a road (a long time), taking a brief respite for school at Virginia Tech, from which he graduated in 2003.  He has been working as a youth leader since the summer of 2000 (long enough to remember when there were pews!).  They enjoy long walks on the beach, reading other people’s bio’s and working with the fantastic students at the EDGE!