Church Staff
Lead Pastor: Brad Salee
Brad grew up as a pastor's kid in rural, central Ohio. It was through the local church in which he grew up, as well as a summer camp in the area that God moved him towards ministry which he has been active in since then. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies at Boston Baptist College and getting married to Juliann in 2011, Brad took a student ministry position at Beacon Baptist Church in Taylor, Michigan where he served from 2013 until 2025. During that time, he completed a Master of Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brad transitioned into the lead pastoral role at Victory Baptist Church in May of 2025 as Pastor Tim Taylor retired after a successful 36+ year ministry. Brad wants to see people come to know Christ, grow in faith, and become active members of the local church accomplishing the will of Christ. In his free time you'll find him in the outdoors hiking, canoeing, and fishing or at home spending time with his family doing stuff around the house, reading, or playing guitar.
Email: pastorbrad@victoryvt.org
Women's Ministries Director & Awana Commander: Juliann Salee
Juliann was raised in a Christian home in Metro Detroit and accepted Jesus as her savior at a young age. She spent many summers working at Camp Chautauqua, a Christian youth camp in Dayton, Ohio, where she and Brad met. They married while she completed her undergrad at Boston Baptist College.
In 2013, Juliann returned to Beacon Baptist Church, her home church in Michigan, where Brad was hired as student ministries pastor. During their 11 year tenure at Beacon, they had two children, Eleanor and Marielle, and Juliann completed her graduate work through Grace School of Theology. She has three masters degrees, including a Master of Divinity.
She now teaches college courses on Hebrew Bible and enjoys studying theology, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. Her goal in ministry is to promote Biblical literacy and to make God's message of love clear to everyone around her.
Email: juliann@victoryvt.org
Pastor Emeritus: Tim Taylor
Tim has been in the ministry since he graduated from Baptist Bible College in 1979. He has served as an Assistant Pastor in Virginia and Massachusetts. He pastored Pioneer Bible Baptist Church in Louisburg, Kansas, before coming to VBC in 1988. He served faithfully as the Pastor of Victory Baptist Church for over 36 years before retiring. He now holds the title Pastor Emeritus.
Email: pastortim@victoryvt.org
Youth/Music Pastor: John Kaufman
John has worked in ministry since graduating from Pensacola Christian College in 2007 where he earned his bachelor’s in general Bible studies. He has been the Youth and Worship Pastor at Victory since moving to Vermont with his wife Hannah for this ministry opportunity. John and his family serve at Victory in different facets- from media, IT, and teen/children’s ministry, but he most enjoys leading meaningful worship to engage believers and encouraging teens to live out their faith.
Email: johnkaufman@victoryvt.org
Office Administrator:
Erica Morgan
Erica graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 2023 with a Bachelor’s in Finance as well as minors in Management and Bible. Raised in Essex Junction, Vermont, she is a native Vermonter. She spends her time outside of the office with her husband, Zach, and her dog, Oliver. Erica loves being involved in the ministries at VBC, and she is excited to see where the Lord leads!
Email: vbcoffice@victoryvt.org