Our Team

Pastor of Teaching & Vision

Vince serves as the Pastor of Teaching & Vision at The Vine Church. Originally from Chicago IL, he has lived in many places—Madison WI, Pittsburgh PA, Austin TX, Richmond VA, and Southwest VA. Alongside his wife Kara and their four kiddos, Zoe, Theo, Bo, and Lucy, he now loves to call Blacksburg home. Vince holds a BS in Human Development from Virginia Tech, an MDiv in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Seminary, and a PhD in Theology from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK.

Vince is passionate about teaching the Bible, cultivating a gospel-saturated community, and training future church leaders, pastors, and church planters.

Worship Pastor

E.L. serves as the Worship Pastor at the Vine. He grew up in Stafford, Virginia and came to Blacksburg as a student in 2010 to play football at Virginia Tech and pursue a business degree. He works for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Virginia Tech as the Campus Director and Men’s Basketball Chaplain.

His wife Meghan and their two sons enjoy board/card games and competitive fun. He love good music, food and developing leaders in the church, in worship and in campus ministry.

Discipleship Pastor

Michael serves as the Discipleship Pastor at the Vine Church. He grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia before moving to Blacksburg in 2009 to attend Virginia Tech. He holds a BA in Communication from Virginia Tech and an MDiv from Southeastern Seminary. He has been married to Emily since 2017 and they have 5 wonderful kiddos--Aidden, Lila, Audrey, and Kalayah and another on the way. They love growing their garden and fruit trees, reading (and listening) to good books, and sharing good food around the table. Michael particularly loves listening to music while working outside, nerd books, and good coffee.

Michael also works as the Associate Director of the Bonhoeffer Haus where I help churches start and run ministry apprenticeships.

Missions & Outreach Director

Director of Communications and Administration

Vine Kids Director

Vine Kids Elementary and Curriculum Coordinator

Evangelism and Discipleship Huddles Coordinator

Youth Director & Pastoral Apprentice