Jamé Bolds
Lead Pastor (Vision & Theology)

Hi, we are Jamé & Jennifer Bolds. We believe deeply that the local church is the soul of a community and it feeds our God-given desire to build a loving & healthy church. We want a place where people make friends and live life together. Faith bridges the gap from Sunday to Monday in all aspects of our life.

I (Jamé) oversee the ministry at Victory, which includes the church, school, retirement community, and all the exciting adventures our Victors embark on. Alongside Pastor Stuart, I share the Sunday speaking as well as diving into all things around whole-life discipleship.

In addition to my role at Victory, I’m the CEO of the Pathmakers Foundation, a venture philanthropic foundation that helps ministries thrive socially and economically.

Above all, I love engaging with our Victors! As a professional coffee buyer, I’m always up for a chat—feel free to reach out anytime at (seven five seven) 504-0322. Let’s connect and enjoy life together!

Jennifer Bolds
Executive Pastor (Church Ministries)

Hey there! I’m Jennifer, and my passion lies in worship and family. As a professional musician, I lead worship and also support families as a marriage and family therapist. You can often catch me soaking up the sun at the beach, creating in my studio, or working out at the Victory YMCA.

Both Jamé and I are ordained by the Assemblies of God and graduates of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MA, MAR, MACO). Jamé also studied at Harvard, an (MPAP) at Rutgers, and chasing a Ph.D. at Universiteit Stellenbosch.

Stuart ross
Lead Pastor (Church Ministries)

Hey there! I’m Stuart Ross, the Lead Pastor at Victory Church!

Here at Victory, I oversee all our church ministries, guiding us as we explore how faith can transform our lives, families, and communities. My passion is to equip individuals for a lifelong journey of growth as followers of Christ.

Before joining Victory, I served as the lead pastor of a multisite church in northeastern Ohio and held various roles, including discipleship pastor, missionary in Bulgaria, and dean at the University of Valley Forge.

My wife, Heather, and I are excited to be back in the Peninsula, the very place where we met, married, and welcomed our two beautiful daughters into the world. Heather is a dedicated ESL teacher in Newport News Public Schools. We’ve been happily married for over twenty-eight years and look forward to many more!

I’m ordained with the Assemblies of God, and hold an M.Div. (Practical Theology) from Regent Divinity School, along with a Doctor of Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

My focus on discipleship has led to a decade-long collaboration with Pastor Jamé, who co-developed Discipleship Dynamics. I recently completed a doctoral project based on the book Pastor Jamé co-authored, Life in 5D – A New Vision of Discipleship. I’m thrilled to continue this journey together, equipping churches and believers to fully experience the abundant life of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit!

Carmen Rhodes,
Director of Education

Hi, I’m Carmen Rhodes, the Director of Education at Victory School, where I’m passionate about shaping our educational journey and fostering development. With over a decade of experience in early childhood education—including two years as assistant director of a local preschool—I bring a wealth of knowledge to our vibrant community.

I love engaging with our Victory students and staff in the classroom, where I help guide and implement our curriculum. My mission is to create a nurturing environment where our little Victors feel right at home and can grow in faith and learning.

I proudly hold a Bachelor's Degree from Regent University, and I’m excited to be part of this incredible journey with our families!