Youth Leadership
Houston was born in Portland, Oregon and raised in the suburbs of Kansas City. He earned a B.S. in Communication Studies from Kansas State University and his M.Div. from Midwestern Seminary. He and his wife Piper have two children, Corrie and Lewis. Prior to joining VBCC, he served as a youth pastor in Kansas City. His aim is to revive, reconcile, and renew communities with the good, beautiful, and true gospel of Jesus Christ.
Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and St. Augustine
Hobbies: Reading, music-making, and anything outdoors
Samantha was born outside of Detroit Michigan and raised in Ann Arbor. She is currently pursuing a degree in Human Services and Counseling at Old Dominion University. She is a Women’s Ministry co-facilitator on Wednesday evenings at VBCC. She and her husband, Rick, have been married for twenty years and enjoy spending time with their two teenagers, Max, and Caroline. Samantha has a heart for the Lord and loves sharing her passion for Him with youth and adults alike. She believes that the love of Christ should be shared without reservation!
Favorite Movie: O’ Brother Where Art Thou
Favorite Author: Oswald Chambers
Hobbies: Art, Hiking, Spending time outside, and Feathering her family’s nest
MEET THE VBCC YOUTH LEADERSHIP:
Bill Bunn
Katherine Bunn
Nathan Bunn
Nina Chipman
Rick Ewing
Anders Hoglund
Cynthia Krause
Donna Montgomery
James Montgomery
Jonathan Owens
DeLena Poe
Ken Poe
Mandy Poe
Jonnie Rothfus
Becky Spruill
Celeste Vargas
Miguel Vargas