Our Pastor and Staff

Pastor Mike Ware, Senior Pastor

Pastor Michael Ware is the founding pastor of Victory Church in Denver, Colorado.  This thriving church of over 2,000 members continues to grow each year with an expanding local and global vision.  Pastor Ware is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, where he received his B.B.A. degree in Accounting and Business.  He has also earned a Degree in Ministry with Greek, and his Masters of Theology. 

Pastor Ware is also a founding member of the Association of Life-Giving Churches and works directly with John Maxwell, EQUIP, and the Million Leader Mandate to train and equip one million leaders globally.  He serves as a Presbyter and Overseer of numerous churches throughout America.

Pastor Mike's humor, as well as his relevant, practical, and down-to-earth messages help him connect with any person from any background.  His spiritual insight, as well as his business experience have made him a unique and respected leader in both fields and throughout the community.

Pastor Gary Washington, Senior Associate Pastor

Wife: Sammie, married 31 years                                                                                                          Children: Daniel Clayton (25), Mary Abigail (21)                                                                                Birthday: October 30th                                                                                                                             Birthplace: Annapolis, Maryland                                                                                                            Siblings: 1 Brother, 1 Sister                                                                                                                   Hobbies: Playing golf, reading                                                                                                              Favorite Food: Coffee                                                                                                                              Favorite Bible Verse(s): Hebrews 4:9-11                                                                                                Been with VIctory: On staff for 17+ years

Called by Pastor Mike, our "wise old sage", Pastor Gary is the longer standing member of the staff having served Victory for over seventeen years.  Pastor Gary is the administrator of Life Groups and Senior Associate of the Victory Church staff.

Pastor Gary, affectionately known as "PG", is also a PGA golf pro holding that credential for many years.  He enjoys studying history and knows the Word of God like none other.  His wisdom, timely prayers and counsel have helped everyong on the staff and many in the church at one time or another, and is cherished amongst all.

Pastor Doug Walker, Youth Pastor

Wife: Annette                                                                                                                                             Children: Allison, Joshua, and Judah                                                                                                  Birthday: December, 27th                                                                                                                       Hobbies: Family time, fantasy football, basketball                                                                            Favorite Foods: Filet Mignon and the "Luau" pizza from Beau Jo's                                                Favorite Scripture: Psalm 139:14-17                                                                                                 Favorite Book of the Bible: Philippians                                                                                                  Been with Victory: attended seventeen years, been on staff as Youth Pastor for twelve years.

I love to travel, especially with my family and on mission trips with The Edge.  I also enjoy beating everyone (almost) at air hockey in The Edge Cafe.  I could be the funniest person in the state (rumor has it - not confirmed though).

Pastor Buddy Conn, Care Pastor

Wife: Michelle                                                                                                                                          Children: Whitley and Sarah                                                                                                             Birthday: March 23rd                                                                                                                                 Birthplace: Highland, Indiana                                                                                                             Siblings: Three brothers and two sisters                                                                                         Hobbies: Vacation time with family, golf and softball                                                                      Favorite Food: Steak and shrimp                                                                                                              Been with Victory Church for seventeen years and on staff for eight years.

Pastor Buddy, Victory Church's Care Pastor, oversees numerous ministries including our First Impressions Team.  Pastor Buddy's heart is to serve people in any capacity.  Pastor Buddy also heads up the softball ministry which entails having prayer and meetings with coaches of over fourteen teams every spring and summer.  Pastor Buddy is also the Benevolence Pastor, often praying with the sick at the hospitals, counseling those in need and visiting those in jail.

 Pastor Charlie Clark, Associale Pastor of Children's and Family Ministries 

Wife: Jackie                                                                                                                                               Birthday: March 5th                                                                                                                                  Children: Casey (22) Missionary in Krodznodar, Russia Zac (20) Also employed at Victory Church                                                                                                                                                       Hobbies: music and the Denver Broncos                                                                                           Favorite snack: Russell Stover, Pectin filled Jelly beans 

Pastor Charlie's Areas of Ministry:  Children's (Kids' Rock) Ministry, Hardcore, Wednesday night Preaching team, Hell No/No Hell theatrical Outreach, Men's Encounter retreats, Ironmen Leadership Team, Family/Child Counseling, Creative Team                                                                          Education: Professor of Practical Theology and Biblical History from Beacon College of Ministry, Columbus, GA, Bachelor of Music education from CU, M.A. ED. Gifted and Talented, M.A. ED. Educational Leadership (Type D Certification)                                                                                   Author of: Able to Teach, Redeemed for a Purpose, Messages of the Heart (songs and poems), Hell No/No Hell Production

Mrs. Jeanne Ware, Pastor's Wife, Ladies Ministry, Admin. for Victory Montessori and Childcare

Husband: Mike (Pastor Mike), married since 1974                                                                          Children: Matt (wife Erica), Rebakeh (husband, Kurt)                                                                     Ministerial Experience: I've been a pastor's wife since 1984.  I've actively been involved with Ladies Bible Studies since 1988.  Prior to being in full time ministry I was an officer in Woman's Aglow.  I have been ministering to women and women's issues since 1982.  During our early - married life we (Pastor Mike and I) were Sunday school teachers for young married couples in the Baptist Church.                                                                                                                                         Hobbies: #1 KEEPING UP WITH MY HUSBAND (physically, mentally, and spiritually).  Horses, cross stitch, reading (historical fiction), and my home.                                                                                     Favorite Foods: Mexican food and steak.                                                                                                Store: Wal-Mart Superstore Flatirons or Brighton (be sure you stop and tell me hi if you see me), Dillard's and Coldwater Creek (outlet store - online!).

Jeanne brings a voice to the church that when she talks, people listen!  Jeanne has been married to Pastor Mike for over 30 years, and their marriage is a wonderful blessing and an example for the entire staff and church to follow.  Jeanne is the head of our ladies ministry and speaks an encouraging word before every service.  She loves ministering to women one on one and in groups.

Charli Gordon, Office Manager and Events Director

Children: Two daughters, my oldest is in the Airforce (medical), my youngest is active in The Edge                                                                                                                                                   Grandchildren: Two, a boy and a girl...ask me about them.                                                            Birthplace: Arcadia,Florida                                                                                                                  Birthday: February 8th                                                                                                                        Hobbies: Painting, mostly water colors, avid reader, hiking and road trips                                         Favorite Food: I was born in America and my stomach was imported from Italy                                Education: Degree in Commercial Art from Minneapolis School of Art.  Studied at San Antonio College and Trinity University with a Business Admin. major and art minor.                                      Dream Vacation: Traveling to northern Italy and the coastal areas...who knows, I might find a little villa and stay.                                                                                                                                             Been with Victory: On staff a year, a member of Victory for over eleven years.

Much of my career background has been in the hotel and hospitality industry.  I have had the opportunity to work with very large conventions, concerts and trade shows with attendance of a few hundred to over 30,000.  I managed a 17 room bed and breakfast for three years.  I have a passion for meeting people and helping them find connections.  Let's do coffee!

Kurt Adams,  Controller 

Wife: Rebekah                                                                                                                                          Children: None yet, but we do have a Maltese who is 6 and a Golden Retriever who is 2                 Birthday:April 9th Birthplace: Denver,CO                                                                                                                           Siblings: None, just me                                                                                                                       Hobbies: Fly-fishing, bird hunting, guns, (that's right, don't mess with me...lol), paintball, and collecting DVD's and music.                                                                                                               Favorite Food: SUSHI fo' sure!!                                                                                                          Worked at Victory: 4 1/2 years

I oversee all the accounting activity at the church.  Sounds fun, huh?!?  I have been attending Victory Church since 7th grade.  After attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Computer Information Systems, I've been working in the non-profit accounting scene for the past seven years.  I am also an accomplished musician and songwriter, a keyboardist, and true psalmist by calling.

Amy Wojtowicz, Administrative Staff

 I desperately desire to see the Great Comission fulfilled, that all people, everywhere would have the chance to hear the life-changing Gospel of the love of Christ. 

Zac Clark, Director of Video Productions

Wife: Ellie                                                                                                                                               Hobbies: Music and sports video games                                                                                              Food: I love Beau Jo's Pizza                                                                                                                   Areas of Ministry: I'm the Worship Leader and Speaker for our college ministry Hardcore!  Education: Well, I graduated...high school.  I was up at University of Northern Colorado, but it was not a fit, so now I'm going to the Beacon Institute of Ministry for a degree in Theology.                                             

Worked at Victory: 2 and 1/2 years.

I do all the video at Victory.  Since I was a freshman in high school, we traveled up to Victory to do Logotron, which was vacation Bible school for kids.  After some bad decisions up at college, I decided to get right with God and got a job here at Victory as a janitor for the daycare.  After about a year and a half, I got a job doing video, which I absolutely love.   And, I'm weird!      

Jim Fiske, Facilities Manager

Wife: Betty Brooke Fiske, for two years                                                                                                Children: Shelby Renee Brook Fiske, age 6                                                                                      Birthday: March 24th                                                                                                                                Hobbies: Anything outdoors and spending time with my family.

Short History: I was saved at 19.  I backslid for twenty years and was widowed in May of 2000.  I lived in self-pity, hopelessness, and drug addiction for about a year and a half.  One morning, in the midst of a cocaine overdose, I promised God that if He let me live, I would start coming to church.  So, I started looking and another backslidden friend showed me Victory Church (God's not particular about who He uses).  I started coming and through godly counsel, fellowship (Life Groups, Life Groups), and putting the Word of God into practice, I broke free of addiction, and have found hope in Christ Jesus.  I am now currently leading and co-leading several Life Groups.  I also get to do something I love, taking care of God's house!