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We have a high view of the Bible and we want everything we do and believe to be driven by God’s Word. We have a high view of Jesus. We want to see people become disciples of Jesus and grow as disciples of Jesus.
OUR BELIEFS
We affirm the following confession of faith, the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message.
I. The Scriptures The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy.
Service Times: 9:00 am & 10:45 am
719-598-2139
info@vgbc.org
5680 Stetson Hills BLVD
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Our Ministers
DR. CHRIS MOORE – Pastor Contact Me
Chris serves as Pastor of Vista Grande Baptist Church. His primary responsibilities include preaching, teaching, shepherding, and providing leadership. Chris and Whitney met in the 8th grade in Conway, Arkansas. They were married in 2002, and they have four children: William, Annabelle, Nathan, and Brooklyn (the only true Colorado native in the family!) Chris has served churches in Arkansas and Texas. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas, and he earned a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Chris is passionate about biblical preaching and leading the church to be shaped by God’s Word. He enjoys equipping “the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12).
His favorite Bible passage is probably whatever text he is preaching that week. If you forced him to only choose one text, he would go with Romans 1:16. The family enjoys any opportunity to go and play in the mountains, but they especially enjoy skiing. They watch the Broncos, but they yell for the Razorbacks!
The Talents
In this parable, Jesus tells a story about a master who entrusted his servants and expected them to work hard and make a profit with what he gave them. We discover God expects us to serve Him faithfully and we will give an account for all we have been given.
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- Aug 4, 2019The TalentsThe TalentsIn this parable, Jesus tells a story about a master who entrusted his servants and expected them to work hard and make a profit with what he gave them. We discover God expects us to serve Him faithfully and we will give an account for all we have been given.
- Jul 28, 201911th Hour Workers11th Hour WorkersIn this parable, we discover God’s Kingdom is different from the way our world usually works. We are reminded we should be grateful because we can identify with the 11th hour workers. When we realize we have experienced God’s grace, we begin to have a different perspective.
- Jul 21, 2019Unforgiving ServantUnforgiving Servant
In this sermon we learn that people who have been shown mercy will show mercy to others. We discover why we should forgive and how to get motivated to forgive. We also address some difficult and practical questions related to forgiveness.
- Jul 14, 2019Wheat and WeedsWheat and WeedsAs we explore the parable of the wheat and the weeds, we discover several life principles for navigating this world. We learn God’s good world has been corrupted, God is in control but allows evil, and He triumphs in the end.
- Jun 23, 2019Four SoilsFour SoilsMatthew 13:1-23 In this parable, we discover four types of soil that represent four ways people respond to the message of Jesus. We learn there are multiple ways to reject Jesus, and we are encouraged to keep hearing, believing, and bearing fruit.
- Jun 16, 2019LostLostLuke 15:11-32 In this sermon, we look at the parable of the prodigal son. We discover there are two ways to be lost. The first way is obvious and is represented by the younger son. The second way to be lost is more subtle, and we discover this is what the parable is about.
- Jun 9, 2019The Rich FoolThe Rich FoolIn this parable, Jesus addresses money and wealth. We often don’t think of ourselves as wealthy, but we have far more than most people. We learn what it means to be rich toward God.
- Jun 2, 2019The Great BanquetThe Great BanquetIn this sermon we are reminded about the great banquet that will take place when Christ returns. We learn from those who reject the invitation and from those who accept the invitation. We also discover something important about the Host of the celebration.
- May 26, 2019The Rich Man & LazarusThe Rich Man & LazarusIn this parable, we discover two themes. The first one involves a great reversal. Those who are rich toward themselves and not rich toward God will have nothing in the end but misery. This reversal sets the stage for the main point, which is the sufficiency of God’s Word. We discover why God’s Word is all we really need.
JAY HILL – Minister of Music Contact Me
Pastor Jay Hill began serving at Vista Grande in January 2006. He plans, leads and administrates all facets of our Worship Ministry including choirs for all ages, orchestra, hand bells, and our drama teams. His most significant music role is inplanning and leading our Sunday morning worship services. Two principles form
the foundation of the music ministry. We must find a way to worship together across the generations and we must train up the next generation of Church musicians. Our morning worship services are identical, prayerfully designed to give the whole congregation the opportunity to worship. Our choral/vocal program begins at age four with an emphasis on music and worship education. On a personal note, Jay married Jerri Naul in 1983. They have three grown children: Jessica, who lives in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Jason who resides in Lafayette, CO with his wife Kelsey, and Janette who lives in Colorado Springs. Jay received a B.S. degree in Education in 1982 from New Mexico State University and a Master of Music degree in 1990 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served on the pastoral staff of three churches, First Baptist, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Bethel Baptist, McMinnville, Oregon, and Vista Grande. In his spare time Jay is a bit of a do it yourselfer working around the house or on one of the cars. When time allows he is an amateur woodworker and he loves to read simply for the pleasure of the written word.
DEVIN KNUCKLES – Minister of Administration Contact Me
Devin began serving as Minister of Administration at Vista Grande Baptist Church in September of 2014. He and his wife Korin have six children.Devin brings experience from the Non-profit world as well as the Private Sector. He served a large Non-Profit as the Assistant to the President for Community Relations and also was the Director of HR for a Government Contractor. He graduated from the Master’s International University of Divinity with a Master’s of Ministry and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Biblical History degree.
The preeminence of Christ and of the Word must be the center of ministry. Devin’s ministry philosophy is adamant that ministry not elevate the experience over truth. People must be nurtured and established in the faith through Christ centered ministry. He believes ministry should first and foremost call individuals to connect with God’s family through faith in Christ, and then: communicate God’s grace through the teaching of the Word so their faith can grow; provide grace centered community; provide opportunities to serve and discover their God given gifts and calling; provide opportunities to share Christ’s love and multiply their faith; and challenge and encourage them to godly living, authentic worship and love for one another. Devin’s goal is that people will come to realize that “His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3)
The Knuckles family enjoys road trips, “wacky ball,” ice cream, and serving God’s people.
MICHAEL LUSK – Minister to Students Contact Me
Michael works directly with the youth ministry team, and he also provides pastoral oversight for the children’s ministry and our children’s ministry director. Michael met his wife, Kati, during his final year of college at OBU. Michael is from Plano, Texas and Kati is from Omaha, Nebraska. They have 3 children: Liliahna, Aleah, and Cason. Michael went to college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where he received a BA in Biblical Studies. He then went to seminary at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas and received a Masters of Divinity. Michael has ministered to youth and families for the past 15 years at churches in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, and he now feels very at home in Colorado. Michael desires to see children and youth know Jesus and make much of Jesus in every part of their lives. The goal of our ministry is to ENGAGE children and youth in a relationship with Jesus and with Godly adults who are modeling Christ-likeness, ENCOURAGE them to grow in their faith in Christ, and EQUIP them to serve others and to be disciple makers. Our prayer is that children, youth, and families will live life abundantly in Christ (John 10:10), and that they will be rooted and built up in Christ and established in the faith (Colossians 2:6).The Lusk family enjoys skiing together, being outdoors doing almost anything, and Friday night pizza. Michael enjoys men’s softball, golf, racquetball, watching sports (especially the Texas Longhorns and Texas Rangers), reading, a good cup of coffee, and deep conversation.
Hae Won Suh – Pastor of Korean Baptist Mission Contact Me
Hae Won and his wife, Ok Chi, came to Colorado Springs in November 1978 from Seoul, South Korea. Hae Won immediately began serving as pastor of the Korea Baptist Mission (KBM) at Calvary Baptist Church in Colorado Springs with support from the Pikes Peak Baptist Association and the Colorado Baptist General Convention. He graduated from Chung-Ang University in Seoul where he earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He took ROTC courses in college and served as a Korean Army infantry officer for two years. He later graduated from Capital Baptist Seminary in Seoul.
He worked for the Korea Baptist Mission office in Seoul as an assistant business manager for the Southern Baptist missionaries from America for ten years. As a pastor and preacher for the past forty years, he is passionate about Biblical preaching and teaching. He has baptized over 500 people throughout the years. One glorious and amazing thing is that a single pastor has served at the same church for forty years. Pastor Hae Won believes this is a blessing from God and can only happen by the grace of God. HIs wife, Ok Chi, is a professional tailor and enjoys helping people with their fashion and tailoring needs.
Children’s Ministry Leaders
Office Staff
Facilities Staff
Other Staff Richard Brice Jonathan Noggle
Ethan Mitchell
Josiah Mitchell