 | 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 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. Contact: PastorEd@getvictory.net |
 | 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, Minisota, 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. Contact: Lisa@getvictory.net |
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Executive Pastor Pastor Dan Cross, his wife Dawn and daughter Chloe come to Victory from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dan has held various pastoral positions, including most recently, the Associate Pastor at Father's House in Tulsa. Dan has also worked for a number of health care providers, specializing in behavioral health. Dan received his Master of Divinity degree at Oral Roberts University School of Theology and Missions. Dan is a native Texan. Dawn graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center with an emphasis in pastoral studies. Dawn grew up in Lima, Ohio. Chloe is a freshman at Methacton High School. They have a son, Caleb, who is in his first year at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Contact: DanCross@getvictory.net |
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Worship Arts Pastor Liam Slack serves as the worship arts pastor at Victory. Aside from leading worship at Victory, Liam is also responsible for the church’s multimedia and design work. Liam formerly served as the graphic designer on staff at Fairview Village Church, and spent about 10 years touring with the Christian rock band Kurios. He studied voice under Jan Smith, whose clients include Rob Thomas (Matchbox Twenty) and Usher, and is a self taught multi-instrumentalist (though guitar is his instrument of choice). Liam’s heart for passionate worship is the driving force behind both his ministry and his life. Liam and his wife Megan live in Lansdale. They have two sons, Isaiah and Jesse. Contact: Liam@getvictory.net |
 | Pastoral Care Craig Van Kouwenberg is a very experienced and caring minister of the Gospel not just in word, but in deed. As a distinguished Army Chaplian during the Viet-Nam era, Craig traveled the distant countries of South Korea and West Germany as well as several United States including, Virginia, New York and New Jersey. Once retired, he gained pastoral experience, overseeing congregations in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Craig holds the Fellow in Pastoral Leadership Development and D.Min. (ABD) from Princeton Theological Seminary, the Master of Divinity from Moravian Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from Moravian College. More recently, his outreach includes volunteering as Chaplian of the Mercy Suburban Hospital and Valley Manor Apartment Community. His sensitivity to spiritual matters and influential gifts in counseling have allowed him to publish several works ranging from cross-cultural marriage issues, to career development to Christian devotionals. Contact: PastorCraig@getvictory.net |
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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.
Contact: Marian@getvictory.net |
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.
Contact: DonaldHarper@verizon.net
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Interim Youth Directors Missy and Jason Knechel Jason has been a youth leader since 2000 and Missy joined the team in 2003. Teenagers at heart, they have truly enjoyed being a part of Victory's ministry team since last April. Jason is an engineer by day and youth pastor 24/7 while Missy is a second grade teacher and currently, a stay-at-home mom. Their hope and prayer is to see teenagers unashamed of the gospel who are equipped to bring their passion for God to the world around them. Contact: Jason@getvictory.net |
