Dr. Christopher Baldwin
Lead Pastor
cbaldwin@vinewc.org
Education:
BS (1995) in Educational Ministry and Bible from Houghton College
Master of Divinity (1998) from Asbury Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry (2006) from Asbury Theological Seminary
Ministry Responsibilities
I have served in various ministry capacities since 1992. In 2003, I felt called by God to start a new church in Lancaster and God brought together a core group of people to begin The Vine Wesleyan Church.
Family
I am a native Western New Yorker, born and raised in the Southern Tier. I met my wife, Tammy, at Houghton College and we got married in July, 1994. Tammy and I have served in ministry together since we were dating and are partners in every sense of the word in both life and ministry. We have two children, Joshua, 8, and Jared, 6. I am a huge fan of the Bills and Sabres.
Hope and Vision for the Vine
My hope is for all people to come just as they are and find a place that values them for who they are and where they feel they belong. I hope God will use the church to draw others to a personal relationship with Him. I hope The Vine meets the needs of the people in the Lancaster region-helping them realize how much God loves them, and I hope that we would live and love so much like Jesus that those around us would want to know and be known by Him.
Rev. Tammy Baldwin
Associate Pastor
Education:
BA (1991) in Psychology from Houghton College
MA (1997) in Counseling from Liberty University
Ordained in the Wesleyan Church in 2001
Ministry Responsibilities
Integrating the generations of the church in as many ways as possible, in outreach, discipleship and fellowship.
Family
I grew up in Newfane, NY and met Christopher at Houghton College. We got married in July, 1994 and have two children, Joshua, 8 and Jared 6.
Hope and Vision for the Vine
My dream for The Vine is to be a place where people can feel accepted and valued because they experience God’s love and grace in the lives of the people surrounding them.
Johnny Juarez
Worship Arts Pastor
Education:
AA (2010) in Liberal Arts/Humanities from E.C.C.
Currently working on a B.A. in Communications and Culture from City University Of New York
Ministry Responsibilities
Pastor of Worship Arts and Growth Group Director. Overseeing and implementing all creative elements into our Sunday Worship Service. Building up teams of creative artists to create an atmosphere of transformational moments. Also oversee and develop our Growth Groups as The Vine grows deep and branches out. Bottom line do ministry and make it FUN!
Family
I was born in Texas, but my family relocated to Toronto when I was 3 years old. My parents are Central American. I met my wife Vanessa in Toronto, got married, had kids (two awesome girls), and moved to Buffalo because of the airport…. I was traveling a lot out of BUF so I figured we’d live here. God had other plans though! I have grown to love WNY…to the point where we are very involved with the community and have a desire to see the region transformed by Jesus and His followers!
Hope and Vision for The Vine
My passion is to live out the Great Commission and truly embody what the church’s purpose is! Our mission at The Vine is that every man, woman and child have repeated opportunities to see and hear the gospel of Jesus. I believe that the best way this can happen is by being relevant, creative and using the arts to communicate this awesome message. I am very passionate about artists…and can see The Vine becoming a place for all artists to serve and grow in Jesus. Every Sunday is the Super Bowl for me and I believe that during the week our church should mobilize the message of God’s grace in the marketplace.