Tim Cole - Lead Minister
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Tim grew up in a military family (go Air Force!) which gave him a great opportunity to experience all kinds of churches, large & small, thriving & struggling. He also got hands-on church planting experience when his parents helped start two new churches. After college (Cincinnati Christian University), Tim worked for several years as a high school math teacher & basketball coach. After completing a year-long internship at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, Tim gained valuable ministry experience as the Pastor of Administration & Worship at a growing church in Detroit, Michigan.
Tim has been the Director of Church Planting for the VEF (Velocity's sponsoring organization) for the past 8 years. Under his leadership the VEF has partnered to plant 13 new churches around Virginia and beyond, with several more in the works.
Tims hobbies are golf (rain or shine), restoring his 1970 Torino GT Convertible and consuming all things chocolate.
Chip Prior - Creative Arts Director
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Chip, a long-time Denver, CO resident, is married to Yvette and has three kids. Chip and Yvette both graduated from Colorado Christian University where he received a degree in Youth Ministry. He spent
6 years at a church in Littleton, CO as a youth pastor before he felt called to go into worship ministry.
He helped launch and lead worship at The Journey in San Jose, CA before moving to Richmond in 2002.
Chip digs the beach, reading, all Chinese food, and Macs. He dislikes golf, cauliflower, cats, reality television, and the color fuchsia.
Lisa Cole - Children and Youth Pastor
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Lisa absolutely loves kids! Lisa grew up in central Indiana, a Hoosier. As a child, Lisa's parents also helped start a new church. Lisa received her degree in Youth Ministry from Cincinnati Christian University and has expanded her skills in a variety of ministry settings for 20+ years.
Most recently Lisa has been the Director of Childrens Ministry at two successful, growing church plants in Virginia and is a leader in the network of Childrens and Youth Ministers around Virginia (S.M.O.V.). Lisa enjoys a good book, a good conversation, and a good bowl of chips & salsa.
Tim & Lisa have three children. Susan, Victoria, and Timmy.
Laura Shibut- Ministry Administrator
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Laura grew up in Allentown, PA and came down to Richmond to study at Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned her degree in psychology. After four years in Richmond, she knew Richmond was her new home. After graduation she worked 5 years downtown at a corporate office where she met her husband Doug. From there she began working at Northminster Church in the northside of town. During her 12 years there, Laura served in various roles including Minister to Youth and Young Adults and Coordinator of Worship and Fellowship. She has also served at Community Bible Study, Sweet Monday, and other ministries in the area. Doug and Laura enjoy hanging out at home with their cats and friends.
Laura is a fan of anything Apple (except the iPad!), photography and gardening.
