Rev. Cregg Puckett -- Pastor

Cregg Puckett has has been senior pastor for Victory Church since July of 1999. He is a 1986 graduate of Brandon High School while growing up as a member of Victory Church in Florence. It has been a “dream come true” for Cregg to come home to Victory as pastor. He is a 1994 graduate of Wesley College in Florence, MS with a B.S. in Pastoral Studies and a 1998 graduate of Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, MS with a Master of Divinity Degree. He has served as a chaplain in the Mississippi Army National Guard since January of 1998. He is currently serving as Chaplain for 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group in Jackson, MS.

He is married to Melissa Watson Puckett formerly of Jackson, MS and they have three children, Makayla (11), Dylan (8), and Lane (2).

Cregg and Melissa’s dream is to serve the local church under God’s leadership helping as many as possible come to know the reality of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ.

Janette Bock -- Minister of Music and Worship

Janette Bock (e-mail) was raised in a pastor's home, singing and playing piano in church and other churches and camp meetings from her earliest memories. She attended Fresno Pacific University and Mississippi College where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Theory and Composition and a Master's Degree in Conducting. She has a passion for worship, and inspiring others to worship. In addition to church music ministry, Janette teaches children's music classes at the Yamaha Music School in Jackson.

Janette is married to Erik Bock and they have two children (Kelsey, 10 & Caleb, 8).

Michael Matthews -- Pastor of Education

Michael Matthews (e-mail) graduated from Wesley College in 1993 with a B.S. in Pastoral Studies.  He spent six years as the pastor of Byram Community Church.  In addition to pastoring, he has been involved in music ministry and student ministry.  He currently plays drums during worship and is the Youth Minister for our growing group of teens.  His goal in his role as Pastor of Education is to provide for the needs of the great teachers at Victory so that they can meet the needs of their students.

Rev. Michael and his wife, Pamela, have two children (Ariana,10 and Kayla,6).  Michael is pictured here (white shirt at left) with some of the Victory youth.

Pamela Matthews -- Administrative Assistant

Pamela Matthews (e-mail) earned an Associates Degree from Phillips Junior College in Jackson, MS in 1993.  She has worked in many different aspects of office management.  She brings with her not only the business experience that it takes to manage the day to day operations of a church, but also ministry experience as well.  As a pastor’s wife, she has served the church in hospitality, teaching, children’s church, and other ministries.  Her focus is to help the various activities and ministries of Victory Church to run smoothly and effectively as we continue to grow.

Pamela is married to Rev. Michael Matthews. They share two beautiful daughters, Ariana and Kayla.

Rev. Victor Rutledge -- Pastor of Young Adult Ministries

Rev. Victor Rutledge (e-mail) leads a dynamic ministry with the college/career crowd at Victory Church called “The Rookies”. He and wife, Stephanie, also lead worship for the church. Victor says, “My life was changed through the prayers of my parents and God's power at age 18. My passion for music and worship developed in camp meetings and youth events in The Salvation Army where I eventually became an ordained minister and commissioned officer. I've been privileged to minister through music in many settings such as hospitals, orphanages, Boys and Girls Clubs, camp meetings, open air services, homeless shelters, nursing homes, foreign mission fields, and the like. I find great joy in using music as a means to worship God and bring others into his presence.” Victor and Stephanie have three daughters—Caroline, Taylor and Allison. 

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