Who we are.

Hey, I’m Vic—and I have the joy of pastoring The Gathering. Here’s a little about me:

I’ve been in ministry for over two decades with a deep love for Jesus, a calling to walk with people in their faith, and a passion for the city God has placed me in. I’m originally from Dallas—Texas in my bones—but Raleigh really has my heart. We’ve lived here for 11 years now and love it! You’ll usually find me with an iced pour-over in hand, sneakers on my feet, and a game playing somewhere in the background.

At home, life is full and loud in the best way—music turned up, Family Fridays, lots of basketball, and the occasional family freestyle (yes… we rap or try).

God has been so kind to give me a family that keeps me grounded and grateful—so let me introduce you to my crew:

Alaina — my beautiful bride and an incredibly talented wedding photographer.

Leo — my little dude and basketball star.

Livvy — our sweet daughter and family princess.

Daniel — our handsome baby boy.

Our family has been diligently praying for you!

My son Leo keeps saying it’s important we tell people about Jesus and my daughter thinks we’re physically going to grab our tools and build a church (too cute) . Either way, we can’t wait to meet you!

What we’re doing.

Fall of 2026

We’re planting a church in Downtown Raleigh!

We believe the heart of God is to see lives transformed, families strengthened, and generations impacted.

QUICK OVERVIEW:

1. Scripture
We are a church that values the Word of God.
We believe Scripture is True, Trustworthy, and Transforming—not only to be read, but to be lived. God’s Word serves as a mirror, revealing who we are and shaping who we are becoming.
2. Presence
We are a church that values God’s presence through the person of the Holy Spirit. While God is always present, we seek to remain attentive and responsive to His voice, His leading, and His work in each moment.
3. People
We are a church that values God’s people—the body of believers.
We are more than a program and more than a building. We are a spiritual family, formed by grace, united in Christ, and called to live life together.
4. Redemption
We value the redemptive and transforming work of God.
We believe that through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit, God restores lives, forms hearts, and continually shapes His people to reflect Christ.
1. Authenticity
We are committed to operating in authenticity—creating a space where people can encounter God honestly.
2. Substance
We are committed to providing substance through meaningful, Scripture-centered teaching and intentional, life-giving relationships.
3. Spiritual Formation
We are committed to walking together in the ongoing work of God in our lives through the process of sanctification.
We recognize that everyone begins their faith walk at different stages of spiritual maturity. While grace meets us where we are, love does not leave us there. We are committed to walking together as our lives are continually shaped and transformed by the Truth of God’s Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Worshiping Jesus
- Reaching the lost and the broken
- Discipling the spiritually hungry
- Empowering believers to live out their faith
- Strengthening the family unit
The Gathering is a *PAC church plant out of the heart of Cross Assembly and under the umbrella of their governance.
*Parent Affiliated Church