More Information - Denny and Trenda Truett
Denny and Brenda come from families of pastors and missionaries. Denny was a missionary kid, born in Costa Rica and raised in Honduras, Central America. He grew up active in many areas of ministry, especially discipleship and music.
Brenda was born in Washington state and left with her missionary parents for Latin America when she was two. She was raised in Argentina, South America, and was also involved in ministry, especially music.
Denny and Brenda were married in 1985 and, after graduating from LIFE Bible College in California, they were sent as missionaries to Argentina in 1987. They served a total of 15 years, first in Argentina, then in Ecuador where Denny oversaw the Foursquare work in several countries of northern South America. Teaching, leadership development, administration, and music were among the many things that they were involved in during those years.
Denny and Brenda felt called to return to the United States, specifically to Ada in 2002. Denny worked locally and served as an associate minister at VLF until the end of January, 2006, when he was appointed as senior pastor. Brenda received her teaching degree from ECU and is teaching high school Spanish. She is serving at VLF with Denny, especially involved with praise and worship.
Denny and Brenda have 3 children: Michelle (22), Justin (20), and Nicolle (15).
More Information - Carl and Vicky Hayes
Carl was born in Oklahoma City on March 15, 1954. He lived both in Oklahoma and Colorado during his childhood. He graduated from Oklahoma City Southwestern College in 1978. Besides being Associate Pastor at Victory Life Fellowship, he is a Chaplain at Victory Home Health and Hospice.
Vicky was born on October 16, 1958 at Valley View Hospital. She graduated from Roff High School in 1976 and attended International Faith Bible College for 1 year. She transferred to Oklahoma City Southwestern College in 1977-78 where she obtained her Mrs. degree when she married Carl on Nov. 18, 1978. She is employed with The Chickasaw Nation as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of Strong Family Development.
Carl and Vicky spent 15 years of their ministry in Colorado filling roles of conference Christian education director, youth pastor, music minister, assistant pastor, and senior pastor. Their first son, Daniel was born 6 weeks prematurely in Denver, CO on July 5, 1980. He married Leeah Beverly on May 24, 2006 and they live in Ada. David was born in an ambulance a few miles from Norwood, CO on Dec. 5, 1982. He graduated from ECU with a Business Entrepreneurship degree in May, 2006. Mandy miraculously arrived on September 5, 1987 after 3 miscarriages and many tears. She graduated from Ada High School in May, 2006.
Carl and Vicky enjoy ministry opportunities, music, traveling, and spending time with their family.