Pastoral Staff

Passion, Power, and Purpose

	Charlotte Banks SR. ASSOCIATE PASTOR/STAFF PROPHET Charlotte serves as our Sr. Associate Pastor and Staff Prophet. God’s revelatory gifting through Charlotte provides insight and guidance for the Victory family. In addition she is the PH.D Ministry Director and Special Events Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Education and a Master of Science in Business Education from Arkansas State University. She also pursued Seminary work at the Brite Divinity School. Rev. Banks has two adult children Kevin and Rosa.
	Merdis Buckley MINISTER OF PASTORAL CARE Merdis oversees Hospital Visitation, Homebound Ministry, Bereavement Ministry and Altar Prayer. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Christian University and a Master of Business Administration in Management from the University of Dallas. She also completed the Master of Divinity degree at the Oral Roberts University School of Theology. Rev. Merdis is also part of the Praise & Worship Team.
	Felecia Burns MINISTER OF CREATIVE ARTS Felecia is responsible for all Creative Arts – Comedy, Drama, Dance and Poetry at Victory. She is also a member of the Praise Team and leads our JAM Ministry. Felecia holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Tyler Jr. College and is only a few hours from completing her Bachelor’s of Science Degree at the University of Texas @ Arlington. Felecia & her husband, David, have two daughters; Aimee and Cynnamon and one son; Phrye.
	Velma Coleman MINISTER, EVANGELISM/MISSIONS/OUTREACH Velma's responsibilities include Evangelistic Outreach, Follow-up and 1st Contact for New Members. Along with oversight of our Missions and Outreach Events and planning. Velma holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Christian University. She has also pursued Theological Studies at Brite Divinity School. Velma has one son, Lawrence.
	Loretta Humphrie ASSOCIATE PASTOR, BIBLICAL GUIDANCE DIRECTOR Loretta is our Associate Pastor and Director of Biblical Guidance. Loretta provides individual, marital, pre-marital, and family counseling through our Full Life Guidance Center. Other responsibilities at Victory include leading our Ministry of Helps – Ushers/Greeters. Loretta holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and is a Certified Paralegal. She also earned a Masters of Arts in Professional Development with a concentration in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Loretta and her husband Kenneth have three sons - Keithan, Leland and Landon.
	Johyne Lawson MINISTER, MEDIA MINISTRY Johyne directs the Media/Tech Ministry at Victory coordinating sound, multimedia, and lighting. She also provides assistance on all JAM theatrical productions. She is a member of the Praise Team and oversees music for all Victory worship services. Rev. Johyne has an Associates of Arts degree from Brookhaven College. Johyney and her husband Chris have two children: William and Sydney.
	Eric Von Copeland COUNCIL OF ELDERS/INTERNATIONAL PROPHET Prophet Eric Von Copeland has been in ministry for over thirty years. He is an accurate prophet sensitive to the Voice of God. He also serves on the Council of Elders at Victory Temple. He graduated from State Teacher's College, continuing his education at the State University of New York - Buffalo, Bishop Mason Seminary and Trinity Bible College. He served as Pastor of New Christian Praise Center, Buffalo, New York and Oasis Ministry, San Antonio, Texas. Pastor Copeland was also a Chaplain with the Attica State Prison Ministry and Buffalo Bills Football Team. He is wonderfully married to Psalmist and Recording Artist Jackie Copeland and they have two adult daughters.
	James Pritchett MEDIA CONSULTANT/VIDEOGRAPHER James is a Media GURU. A professional Videographer and expert Sound Technician he has worked with Television Stations, Artist, Professional Touring Companies and Theaters; however his passion is for excellence in Church Ministry. Rev. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Drama from the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, a Master of Theological Stuidies from the Perkins School of Theology, Dallas and a Associates of Applied Science in Television/Radio Production. James is marvellously married to Veti Prichett.
	William Wright MEDIA PRODUCTION TECH William is our Lead Media Tech Team Member. The Media Tech Team specializes in multi-tasking as they provide sound, visual support, multi-media display of song lyrics, scriptures and media production at all worship services and events. We are blessed with the best.
	Leland Humphrie MEDIA PRODUCTION TECH Leland is an integral part of the Media Tech Team. The Media Tech Team specializes in multi-tasking as they provide sound, visual support, multi-media display of song lyrics, scriptures and media production at all worship services and events. We are blessed with the best.