Mark Harrell
Mark Harrell is the senior pastor of Victory Christian Fellowship. Pastor Mark has been at Victory since it was founded in 1990. After graduating from high school, Mark attended Louisiana State University, majoring in architecture. Accepting his call to the ministry, Mark transferred to Christ for the Nations, in Dallas, Texas, where he completed the Biblical Studies Curriculum. From CFNI, Mark, now married to Jeanette, accepted an associate pastorate at Bethany World Prayer Center, a 6,000 member church in Baker, Louisiana. After seven years at Bethany, the Harrells began to feel the call to plant a church. As they prayed, it became clear that Somerset, Kentucky, was the place they were called to serve.
Desiring to strengthen and unite Kentucky’s spiritual leaders, Pastor Mark established the “Kentucky Pastor’s Prayer Focus” in 2000. Through the prayer focus, Kentucky pastors come together through prayer, worship and fellowship.
Mark, Jeanette and their sons consider it a an honor to serve in the ministry at Victory.
Desiring to strengthen and unite Kentucky’s spiritual leaders, Pastor Mark established the “Kentucky Pastor’s Prayer Focus” in 2000. Through the prayer focus, Kentucky pastors come together through prayer, worship and fellowship.
Mark, Jeanette and their sons consider it a an honor to serve in the ministry at Victory.
Don Sams
Associate Pastor | email
Don, Perri and their three children came to Victory in March of 2004 from Bethany World Prayer Center. Don worked at Bethany for seven years, first as Missions Pastor, then as Chief of Operations and Assistant to the Senior Pastor. For the 10 years prior to working at BWPC, the Sams were missionaries in west-central Mexico. Since coming to Victory, Don’s responsibilities have included Small Group Administration, Pastoral Counseling, Teaching and Curriculum, and working with the ushers and greeters.
Chris Edwards
Associate Pastor | email
Chris has been on staff at Victory since 1997. Chris and wife Chrissy lead “Marriage Makers,” a ministry to young couples. Chris also leads "Man Up," challenging men to be leaders for Christ in their homes and community. His other responsibilities include evangelism, operations, teaching, preaching, and keeping the rest of the staff laughing. The Edwards have two daughters.
Ben Stein
Children's Pastor | email
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Ben and Jody Stein met serving with 'Youth With a Mission' in 1995. After getting married, God called them to Somerset, Kentucky, where Ben grew up. Here they have raised their family of 5 children. They are passionate about family and creating a place where people can experience a healthy, fun, sometimes messy, and definitely not perfect home environment. Over the years, the Steins have welcomed dozens of people to live with them. They love missions, both foreign and local. Ben and Jody are excited to serve as Children’s Pastors at Victory.
Chris Burnett
Music Minister | email
Chris was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. He gave his heart to the Lord at an early age in the church where his father served as the associate pastor. He became the church pianist at the age of 15 and surrendered to God's call into ministry when he was 17. Later he graduated from a Christian high school, and has been actively involved in many facets of church ministry, including music and arts, youth and children's ministry, and teaching God’s Word. Chris received his B.M. in music from Eastern Kentucky University. He also has several credit hours in Theology and Bible Studies. He has served on staff at different churches as Music Pastor and taught music in a Christian school over the last 20 plus years.
Drea was also saved at an early age and grew up in a minister’s home in Columbus, Ohio where she was involved in church ministry and singing from an early age. She moved to Kentucky with her family where she met Chris, and they later got married in 1991. Drea is also a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. She was a teacher at Victory/Somerset Christian School in Somerset and at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, TN. Drea has worked side by side with Chris in the music and arts ministry leading worship, helping organize and direct choirs, writing and arranging music, and helping in church productions and outreaches. They have two married children, Allison and Jonathan.
They moved back to Somerset in 2020 after serving in Tennessee for 14 years and are excited about being part of the ministry team at Victory. They are passionate about worship and desire to see people encounter God’s presence.
Drea was also saved at an early age and grew up in a minister’s home in Columbus, Ohio where she was involved in church ministry and singing from an early age. She moved to Kentucky with her family where she met Chris, and they later got married in 1991. Drea is also a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. She was a teacher at Victory/Somerset Christian School in Somerset and at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, TN. Drea has worked side by side with Chris in the music and arts ministry leading worship, helping organize and direct choirs, writing and arranging music, and helping in church productions and outreaches. They have two married children, Allison and Jonathan.
They moved back to Somerset in 2020 after serving in Tennessee for 14 years and are excited about being part of the ministry team at Victory. They are passionate about worship and desire to see people encounter God’s presence.
Ryan Hensley
Youth Pastor | email
Ryan & Auburn work with the middle and high schoolers. Find more on Instagram: www.instagram.com/legacy.student.ministries
Charlene Duncans
Secretary | email
Charlene joined our staff in May 2016 and has been a part of Victory Christian Fellowship since 2006. She is actively involved in the Women of Courage bible study, women’s bible study, and is also a graduate of Victory School of Ministry. Charlene enjoys working in her spiritual gift of service to others. Charlene has one son and four grandchildren.
