Robert Harris - Pastor
Robert Harris was born on July 6, 1971 in Hot Springs, Arkansas and lived in Bismarck Arkansas until he was 13 when he moved to Hot Springs. Robert was saved at the age of 8 and was baptized by Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Bismarck. Growing up he held membership and faithful attendance in Unity and in Oaklawn Missionary Baptist Church of Hot Springs. He graduated in 1989 from Hot Springs High School. He attended college for two years in pursuit of a visual arts degree, when God convinced him of his call to preach. He entered the Missionary Baptist Seminary (http://www.mb-seminary.com/ )in Little Rock AR where he attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible Languages and a Master’s Degree in Bible. He served as pastor of Colonial Missionary Baptist Church in Conway AR from 1996-2000, Assistant and Interim Pastor of County Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana, AR from 2000-2004, and has served Victory Baptist Church from November 2004 to the present.
In September 1993, Robert Harris experienced love at first sight with Sherri Davidson at the Conway Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship. 10 months later they married and in March 1999 they had their first child Sophia Gayle. Three years after Sophia was born, Robert and Sherri had their second child Sydney Grace. Sherri was saved at the age of 5 and attended church for most of her life at Centerfork MBC in Hot Springs Arkansas. She is a certified teacher in the state of Arkansas in Music Education and English. Sophia was saved in spring of 2006 and was baptized by her overjoyed father at Victory MBC.
Brother Harris has been active as a pastor, evangelist, teacher, writer, lecturer, and program developer for the length of his ministry. He has been involved in missions at home and abroad playing active roles in works in Mexico and now in the Philippines. He brings creativity and passion into any role he is led by God to undertake. His greatest love of all is telling others about the salvation that is available only through Jesus Christ, and then assisting in their growth as a Christian.
Brother Harris’ favorite Bible character (aside from God) is Melchizedek. His favorite Bible verse is 1 John 4:18. His favorite coffee is Starbucks’ “Ethiopian Sidamo”. Musically speaking, his favorite Christian musician is Rich Mullins, he loves Casting Crowns & David Crowder Band, and (in his opinion) the greatest music experience is Beethoven’s 9th or Mozart’s Requiem performed live by a symphony orchestra and chorus. His favorite free time activities are to go on dates with Sherri, watch movies & ride bikes with his family, work on creative projects with his brothers, SCUBA dive, vigorously discuss scriptures with other preachers, read books, attend concerts, vacation in PCB Florida, and write poetry. He would love to get a pottery wheel and kiln someday…
Bob Raymer - Administrator & Youth
Bro. Bob came to Victory in 1995 as our youth leader and church administrator. A native of Arkansas, he graduated from University of Arkansas at Monticello. Bob is married to Marilyn, our school registrar, and they have three children, Kelley, Scott and Kristin. They also have three grandchildren - Blake, Abbi
and Jake. Bro. Bob can be contacted at:
bobraymer@sbcglobal.net
Charles Mathews - Minister of Music
Bro. Charles came to Victory in 1980. He is a native Arkansan and has served churches in Oklahoma, Mississippi, Texas, Florida and Arkansas. He attended The College of the Ozarks, Southern State College and the Missionary Baptist Seminary. He is married to Judy and they have three children, Nelson, Barbara and Shannon. Charles has six grandchildren - Sarah, Matthew, Ashley, Rachel, Toni and Allison. He can be contacted at
cbmathews@sbcglobal.net
Mary Ann Helms - Secretary
Mary Ann not only works in our office, she is our church pianist, and a piano teacher. She loves music and her favorite color is purple. Mary Ann and her husband, Alfred, have been member of Victory since October of 1982. They have two children: David and Melissa. David is married to Amber and they live in Bogalusa, La, where he pastors Edgewood MBC. Mary Ann is a precious servant who loves the Lord and her church. The lights of her life are her two beautiful grandchildren Andrew and Karyson. Go ahead and ask her about them. You can contact her at harmonymh@sbcglobal.net
Martha Parsley - Secretary
Mrs. Parsley was born in Batesville, AR and grew up in Cave City, AR, where she was a member of First MBC. She is a graduate of ASU, in Jonesboro. She has a great love for all people, but has a special burden for teens. She works hard to help raise money for their trips. She and her husband Donis have given up vacation time every summer to go to Boggs Springs Baptist Camp with our teen since they joined in 1978. They love their time with our teens. They have two daughters, Sabrina & Rachel who are active in church. You can reach Mrs. Martha at marthaparsley@sbcglobal.net
Dot McCarty - Custodian
Dot has worked for Victory for almost 40 years. If Dot doesn't know where something is, then there is no hope! She takes pride in caring for the Lord's House. Dot has three children, Tommy, Peggy and Vickie and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She wants to work as long as the Lord gives her health and strength. She
loves her Savior and her church. What a blessing she is to us.
Jeanne Rogers - Custodian
Jeanne Rogers has worked for Victory for over many years. She is Mrs. Dot's right hand.
She also works in our Nursery department. She has been a vital part of so many
children's lives. She is a precious worker for our Lord.