Ministry Staff

Austin Rammell
Lead Pastor
Ph: 704-922-3763 ext 100
Austin has led the pastoral team at Venture since 2002. He preaches God’s Word with a passion for equipping the church to engage a lost world with the Gospel. Austin & Keri married in 1999 and have 3 children.

Chris Mintz
Associate Pastor: Students & Administration
Ph: 704-922-3763 ext 102
Chris joined Venture’s staff in 2012. He brings a passion to lead students following Jesus and years of corporate and military experience that keep our day-to-day operations working. Chris and Bee have been married since 1993 and have 2 children.

Jonathan Pugh
Associate Pastor: Life Groups & Church Partnership
Ph: 704-922-3763 ext 101
Jonathan joined the staff in 2016. He is responsible for growing Life Groups, discipleship and helping you get plugged into Venture. Jonathan and Jennifer have been married since 2006 and have 4(+) children.

Help Wanted
Associate Pastor: Children & Families
Venture is looking for a full-time pastor to coordinate our Children’s Ministry, shepherd volunteers, and minister to young families in our church. Please contact Chris Mintz to learn more about this position.
Volunteer Pastors
Mike Free
Associate Pastor
Ph: 704-975-2249
Email: mikefree33@gmail.com
Terry Gregoire
Associate Pastor
Ph: 704-747-4400
Email: ncgreg@att.net
Support & Administration
Kim Talbert-Kirk
Pastoral Counseling Services
Ph: 704-922-3763 ext 109
Email: kim.talbert@daretoventure.org
Judy Freeman
Finance Coordinator
Ph: 704-922-3763 ext 103
Email: judy.freeman@daretoventure.org
Dalton Rhyne
Worship Leader
Email: dalton.rhyne@daretoventure.org
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Nathan Freeman
Audio Production Manager
Email: dirtfloorrecords@yahoo.com
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Keith Propst
Building Maintenance Coordinator
Ph: 704-913-1049
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Drew Horine
Digital Outreach Director
Escape Plan Marketing
Ph: 980-285-7782
Email: drew.horine@daretoventure.org
Caleb Sutton
Visual Production Manager
Email: ventureavl@daretoventure.org
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