Dr. Charles E. (Bobby) Holt - Senior Pastor
David Boncler, Minister of Youth
Todd Belmear, Minister of Education
Jay Hill, Minister of Music
Greg Teel, Minister of Childhood Education
Daniel Wiginton, Minister of Singles/College & Career

Office and Facilities Staff

Dr. Charles E. (Bobby) Holt - Senior Pastor

Dr. Charles E. (Bobby) Holt came to Vista Grande Baptist Church in March of 1994 as pastor. He has been in full-time Christian ministry since November of 1974, and has been actively serving as a pastor since March of 1978. Prior to his serving Vista Grande Baptist Church as pastor, he served for 16 years in Texas as a pastor.

Pastor Bobby has shepherded our church through a period of unprecedented growth. When asked what he attributes that to, he responded "The focus of our church is Jesus, and that invites the Holy Spirit into our fellowship because His main priority is to glorify Christ. The emphasis we place upon the authority, integrity and infallibility of the Scriptures has played a large part in our growth."

Pastor Bobby is an expository preacher and his messages are available to download from our Sermons page.  He is currently preaching from First John, and recently completed a series on the Second Coming.  Previous sermon series have included Proverbs and Romans.

Background

• Born in Denison, Texas, on March 1, 1951.
• Saved during a revival service at the Parkside Baptist Church in Denison, Texas.
• Married to Caryla Shadden of Sherman, Texas. Caryla received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Texas Weslyan University and completed her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Gifted and Talented at the University of Colorado.
• Surrendered to the Ministry in November, 1974.
• Ordained to the Ministry on November, 1978.

Children
       Crista, Cayla and Carley

Education
Bobby has graduated from the following schools:

• Denison High School - High School Diploma - May 1969
• Grayson County College - Associate of Science Degree - May 1971
• East Texas State University - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business Administration - May 1973
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity - May 1978
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Doctor of Ministry - May 1989

Ministry Experience
Bobby has pastored the following churches:

• Southmayd Baptist Church, Southmayd, TX, 1978-1981
• First Baptist Church of Honey Grove, Honey Grove, TX, 1981-1993
• Vista Grande Baptist Church, Colorado Springs, CO, 1994 - present

Favorite Things about Colorado Springs: It's cool and dry!
Favorite Activities: Running (without the heat and humidity), reading, tennis and golf
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Bible Character: Jeremiah, because he was totally obedient to God, even when it hurt
Favorite Bible Verse: 1st Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

E-Mail: bobby.holt@vgbc.org

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David Boncler - Minister of Youth

Family:  wife - Lisa, daughter - Jenna
Education:

• Texas Tech, degree in Human Development and Family Studies, 1994
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Masters in Religious Education, 1998

David and Lisa came to VGBC in July, 2003. They have truly enjoyed the hunger, excitement and spiritual growth that our youth have shown by taking ownership of programs, and reaching out to their friends.

David’s approach to Youth Ministry provides a balance of discipleship, outreach and fun. “Wild and crazy events may bring youth in, but we don’t leave them there. We go deeper into the Word of God and provide opportunities for discipleship and leadership.” David and Lisa are supported by Ministry Assistant Stephanie Small and a great group of interns, teachers and parents.

Regarding his background, David wrote: "I met Lisa at Sky Ranch in Van, Texas where we were both Senior Counselors in the summer of 94.  God brought us together in 96, and we got married in December of 1997.  We were blessed with Jenna on April 12, 2000. 

I served as a Student Intern from May 90 - May 94 at Indiana Ave. Baptist Church in Lubbock, then served at FBC Eastland from Nov 94 - July 2001, then Parkside Baptist Church in Denison,  (where Pastor Bobby met Jesus back in the day) from August 2001 - June 2003.  We came to Vista Grande in July, 2003.

Lisa and I enjoy traveling and speaking to student groups.  We lead numerous types of conferences for other ministries….varying from Leadership Training, How to be a Godly Young Man/ Woman, and various other topics.  We also get the blessing to travel and lead worship for others, as well as mime at churches and camps.  We travel under the name of Hearts Cry Ministries as a husband and wife team, and it is such a blessing to do that with my wife by my side. 

We both love being called to the ministry, and I can’t imagine serving without her in my life. We are also very athletic oriented, loving to work out, play sports, hike, you name it…we love it."

To learn more about current Youth events, please click here.

E-mail:  david.boncler@vgbc.org

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Todd Belmear - Minister of Education

Todd Belmear began his ministry at Vista Grande on October 24, 2004. His area of ministry responsibilities include: Sunday School, adult discipleship, administration and ministry to adults of all ages.

Todd was born and raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was ordained to the ministry in 1996 at the First Baptist Church in Ponca City. Prior to serving at Vista Grande, Todd served as the Minister of Education at the First Baptist Church in Weatherford, OK (1998-2004) and Minister of Education & Youth at the First Baptist Church in Jay, Oklahoma (1996-1998). Todd has served on committees and task forces at both the association and state levels as well as leading numerous conferences.

Todd married his wife Christie (Bristow) on June 3, 1995. They have two grade school age daughters, Clair and Erin. Todd enjoys skiing, backpacking, climbing peaks, Oklahoma State basketball, spending time with his girls, and a good cup of coffee.

Education:
Master of Arts in Religious Education - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - 1995
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) - Oklahoma State University (1991)

Helping people to grow in their relationship with God is one of my passions. One of the best ways to do this is by joining a Sunday School class. Sunday School is my major areas of responsibility.  It is my goal to make your Sunday School experience as meaningful and relevant as possible. Sunday School is where people of all ages come together to build relationships as they study the Bible and apply it to their lives. If you are not a part of one of our Sunday School groups, you are missing out on a major component of our church. Join us this Sunday! We have classes for all age groups - from babies to senior adults. I look forward to seeing you soon.

E-Mail:  todd.belmear@vgbc.org

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Jay W. Hill - Minister of Music

Jay came to Vista Grande in January, 2006 after fourteen years in ministry in McMinnville, Oregon. Jay entered the ministry as a part-time youth choir director at First Baptist Church, Las Cruces, New Mexico while a student at New Mexico State University. He had planned to be a school teacher but he felt God’s call to the ministry during his senior year at NMSU. His pastor and church affirmed that sense of calling by asking Jay to become their full time minister of Music and Youth in June of 1982. In July of 1983 FBC ordained Jay to the Gospel Ministry. He served FBC, Las Cruces until August of 1987 when he followed God’s direction to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a Master of Music degree in May of 1990. In September of 1991 he was called to Bethel Baptist Church in McMinnville, Oregon. 

“My calling is as a minister of the Gospel charged with the responsibility of guiding God’s people to worship Him in spirit and in truth. My heart’s desire is to provide everyone with the opportunity to meet with God in the corporate worship experience. I am also committed to the idealistic prospect that we should be able to worship God as one body across the generations. In our worship we must remember that God is the center of what we do and the reason we have gathered. Music, in its many different styles, is merely a tool God has given us with which to honor, glorify, and praise him.”

Jay was born February 3, 1959 in Lubbock, Texas (however, his family’s roots are in Oklahoma). In 1964 his family moved to Maryland where he grew up. In 1980 he moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico where he answered the call to ministry and where he met and married Jerri Lynn Naul. They were married on July 9, 1983. Jay and Jerri have three children. Jessica graduated summa cum laude in May, 2009 from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Teaching English to Speaker’s of Other Languages (TESOL).  She has renewed a one year contract to teach English, oral, written and pronunciation, at a university in China. This will be her second year. Jason will complete studies at Pikes Peak Community College in December and plans to transfer to the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in January. He will be working on a degree in math with emphases in Physics and Alternate Energy (Solar).  Janette will be a sophomore at Liberty High School.

Education

• Walkersville High School – June 1977
• New Mexico State University - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – May 1982
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary – Master of Music – May 1990

• First Baptist Church, Las Cruces, NM, Youth and Youth Music, 1980-1982
• First Baptist Church, Las Cruces, NM, Music and Youth, 1982-1987
• Southcliff Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, TX, Music Ministry Volunteer, 1988-1991
• Bethel Baptist Church, McMinnville, OR, Music and Worship, 1991-2005
• Vista Grande Baptist Church,  Colorado Springs, CO, Minister of Music, January 2006 - present
  

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Greg Teel - Minister of Childhood Education

Greg answered God’s call to serve as our Children’s Minister in July 2006. Prior to this, he was the Chairman of the Deacons, and served as a deacon at VGBC for many years. Greg and his family have been active members since November 1992, serving in children’s Sunday School, VBS, and Extended Teaching Care/Nursery. Greg, and his wife Kim, came to VGBC and joined our fellowship after Greg served two years as a volunteer youth minister for Elm Avenue Southern Baptist Church in Canon City, Colorado. Greg and Kim feel passionate about reaching kids for Christ and developing the next generation of Christian leaders that will impact our culture for God’s Kingdom.

Greg and Kim married and moved to Colorado Springs in January, 1991 and have three children, Gregory, Kayla and Sarah. Greg previously worked locally for El Paso School District #8 in Fountain for six years. Greg has a long history of working with multi-problem families and children in a variety of church and mental health/social work settings over the last fifteen years.

“My wife and I are passionate in our conviction that our culture’s future hinges on the Christian impact that our children today have on society tomorrow. Involving children in true Christian education and service at church, not just programs, is the key to this future. In all of our childhood settings our focus is on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with each child and discipling young believers. We work to ensure that every setting is safe and secure with loving Christian adults teaching kids the Bible.

We want to develop in each child a strong grasp of Biblical literacy, the core narratives of the faith, and a Christian worldview. Every program and setting with children tries to use these foundations in fulfilling the Great Commission that our Lord Jesus gave to the church to accomplish. By working in submission to the Lordship of Jesus and getting kids into the Bible, worship, and prayer, we begin to see how the Holy Spirit will develop them into Christians that impact our culture for Christ! This is what all children’s ministries are about.”     –Greg

Education:     

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Colorado University 1995
• Master of Arts in Psychology, emphasis in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling 1998 (Chapman University, Orange, CA)
• Post Graduate Studies –Elementary School Counseling, Colorado University, Licensed Elementary School Counselor in Colorado
• Currently studying at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing his Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.)

Hobbies:  Backpacking, camping, hunting, photography, reading, movies
Favorite Art:  Rhodan’s, The Thinker
Favorite Book:  The Bible, but Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a close second
Favorite Bible Passages:  Book of James, which fleshes out the Sermon on the Mount
Passions in Life:  Jesus Christ, my wife Kim and the kids, our church’s children, football, Mountain Dew
Ministry Desire:  See kids come to trust in Jesus Christ and serve Him their entire lives; support families who desire to raise godly children who fear and love the Lord.

E-Mail:  greg.teel@vgbc.org

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Daniel Wiginton - Minister of Singles/College & Career

Daniel came to Vista Grande in November of 2008 after the church recognized a need for ministry targeted toward college students, young adults, and single adults. The Colorado Springs area is home to somewhere between 150,000 and 200,000 singles over the age of 18, most of whom are not actively connected to any church. Daniel seeks to continually develop effective ways for Vista Grande to reach them with the good news of Jesus Christ and incorporate them into our fellowship.

Daniel was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. His wife, Micah, was born and raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The two met in 2002 while attending college in Nashville and were married on June 10, 2006. Their son, Benjamin, was born in September of 2009.

Daniel submitted to the Lord’s call to ministry in July of 2002. After that he was an intern at Inglewood Baptist church in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2003. He then served Sand Spring Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, from 2004 to 2008 as Minister of Youth and Missions. 

Education:

• Abilene High School – 1999
• Vanderbilt University – Bachelor of Engineering – 2003
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary – Master of Divinity – 2006

E-Mail:  daniel.wiginton@vgbc.org

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Office and Facilities Staff

Since we have some part-time staff, please check their work schedule or e-mail info@vgbc.org which is checked daily.

Connie McIntire Financial Secretary Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm E-Mail	Lori Root Church Communication Hours:  Monday - Wednesday, 8 - 5 E-Mail
Cheryl Rollow Church Relations Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm E-Mail	Charity Weaver Church Relations Hours:  Tuesday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm E-Mail
Kim Carmichael Records Coordinator Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm E-Mail	Lynne Alliett Music Secretary Hours:  Tuesday, Wed., Thursday 8 am - 5 pm E-Mail
Luann Fowler Webmaster Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm Friday 8 am - 12 pm E-Mail	Stephanie Small Youth Ministry Assistant E-Mail
Zach Gulden Music Ministry Intern E-Mail	John Gleason Facilities Manager E-Mail
Scott Pence Facilities Mgr. Assistant E-Mail	Ryan Warwick, Emily Giles and Josh Austin also serve on the Facilities Team.

 
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