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VANTAGEPOINT3
2109 S Norton AvenueSioux Falls, SD 57105-3730
PHONE: (605) 362-1165
FAX (605) 275-3037
EMAIL: info@vantagepoint3.org
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-3730
PHONE: (605) 362-1165
FAX (605) 275-3037
EMAIL: info@vantagepoint3.org
I experience a deep joy when I see people deepened and empowered to live more fully into who God has made them to be and what God has called them to do. I play that out at VP3 by helping to ensure that collectively we as a team and as an organization are providing resources and processes to help people discover who God is, who they are, and what God desires to do through their lives. Susan is my wife, soul mate and friend…Liam is our son in whom we are simply amazed. I am originally from Canada where my vocational work was that of a journeyman electrician. When I married Susan, I began another educational journey in preparation for the ministries I am a part of today…undergraduate at University of Sioux Falls (BA), masters at Sioux Falls Seminary (MDiv), and then doctoral work at Fuller Seminary (DMiss). I co-authored with Keith Anderson the book, Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction (IVP, 1999) and Deep Mentoring: Guiding Others on Their Leadership Journey (IVP, 2012) with Rob Loane.
Email: randy@vantagepoint3.org
Activator, Context, Strategic, Learner, Achiever
I find myself drawn to the work of finding simple and creative ways to deepen people’s spiritual conversations with one another. Some of my current joys and responsibilities at Vantagepoint3 include guiding spiritual formation retreats putting my mind and heart to the ongoing development of VP3′s discipleship & leadership development processes. I graduated from Albright College (Reading, PA) and Talbot School of Theology at Biola University (La Mirada, CA). Before joining the VP3 team in 2004 I worked at Biola University in a number of capacities including resident director and faculty instructor. Having grown up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and then working the bulk of my adult life in Southern California, I now live with my wife, Sarah, and son Elliott in Sioux Falls, SD. I co-authored with Randy Reese the book Deep Mentoring: Guiding Others on Their Leadership Journey (IVP, 2012).
Reading List: Spiritual Formation Reading List
Email: rob@vantagepoint3.org
Strategic, Context, Includer, Ideation, Learner
I serve in the area of operations for VantagePoint3. Some of my responsibilities include communication, coordination of the day-to-day activities of the organization, financials and other duties as assigned. Before joining VantagePoint3 in April of 2005, I served on the Ministry Staff of Central Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, for nine years in administration. At Central, I was instrumental in administering a leadership program very similar to the The Journey. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the people in each class and leading the adventure camps. I have two grown children Caitlin and Seth and currently reside in St. Louis, MO.
Email: kay@vantagepoint3.org
Harmony, Empathy, Responsibility, Achiever, Consistency
I have been married to Dave J. Decker, Jr. since December of 1994 and we have three children named Kenna, Davy, and Reese. When not at work I can be found taking care of my family and home, having lunch with friends or high school girls who allow me to speak into their lives. We love being with family and find it even a great treat when that time together is spent in God’s creation. You might even find me working on my homework for one of the three VP3 processes that I have the privilege to be a part of at my church, Trinity Baptist here in Sioux Falls. I can also be found helping my husband in the non-profit ministry we started called LightsOut. LightsOut finds the whole Decker family traveling to several Christian music festivals throughout the summer as we minister to bands and artists. Throughout the year, we pray for and send Dave out to continue that ministry.
I came to work for VantagePoint3 in March of 2009 while the youngest of my three children was finishing her last year of preschool. In August of that same year, as all three kids went back to school, I increased my part time hours as the Office Assistant at VP3. I find it a privilege to work for a company whose processes has meant so much to me in my own spiritual life and pray for those who are currently going through the same journey and those who themselves are praying about starting the journey. Take the first step; it’s a walk you won’t soon forget.
Email: emily@vantagepoint3.org
Empathy, Developer, Input, Adaptability, Belief
I support the ministry of VP3 by thinking about best practices for Adult Learning and Growth, with a particular eye on those who facilitate our processes in the local church. I believe in the capacity of adults to find answers, uncover mysteries, and work together for the greater good in all things near and dear to their heart, mind, and soul. I have lived exclusively in the nation’s heartland…Iowa. My BA and Masters degrees are from The University of Northern Iowa in a mixture of Communication, Marketing and Journalism. My doctoral work was completed at Iowa State University in Adult Education (Ph.d). I have been inside many different organizations as a consultant. The most recent decade I have been on staff in the local church leading Adult Spiritual Formation and implementing the VP3 processes. My husband Terry and I have three adult children and four grandchildren. In the ministry of VP3 we focus a lot on Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” It took me more than a fair share of time to be able to clearly identify the good work God made me to do. But He has been faithful to prepare me, and reveal it simply…. listen, encourage, teach. Listen, encourage, teach.
Email: pam@vantagepoint3.org
Relator, Learner, Intellection, Achiever, Maximizer
I have a deep desire to walk with people and help them discover and become the person God created them to be. Too many people see themselves only for their flaws and shortcomings but not for the strengths, passions, and purpose for which they have been created. For the last 15 years I pursued this desire as a high school biology teacher. As a biology 
teacher, I had the wonderful opportunity to inspire students to see life from a different perspective in order to enjoy and appreciate how intricate, delicate, and precious it truly is. In the summer of 2010, while the camp pastor of a youth camp, God revealed the next chapter of life for me and my family. I am now working toward my Masters of Divinity at Sioux Falls Seminary. I have an undergraduate degree in education from the University of Sioux Falls, and a Master’s in Secondary Education from Augustana College. I am blessed to be a husband to an incredible wife, and father of 3 amazing kiddos (Isaac, Grace, and Mattie). I love being outdoors…the mountains are my “happy place.” (I know, Sioux Falls…mountains? What?)
Email: brent@vantagepoint3.org
Activator, Learner, Competition, Futuristic, Self-Assurance
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them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” – Antoine de Saint Exupéry My deepest joy comes in walking alongside others and teaching them to long for Jesus and who He has uniquely created them to be. After serving as missionaries in Quito, Ecuador 9 years, my husband and I have lived in Noblesville, Indiana since 2008. We have three amazing children, Kaleigh, Andrew and Gracie. In addition to my most important roles as wife and mom, I teach Spanish part time and am involved in volunteering with various ministries in our church. The VP3 processes have opened up new and exciting ways for me to intentionally walk with others and I am so excited to be a part of the VP3 team.
alongside people and help them to see how their lives are weaved into the overarching story of God’s redemptive grace. Since 2008, I have co-facilitated several incredible VP3 groups in my local church with my wife, Sharon, and now am excited to have the opportunity to serve as a resource in sharing VantagePoint3 within a broader Canadian context. I am currently completing a Master of Divinity degree at McMaster Divinity College and have taught elementary school for 23 years. Sharon and I have two adult children, Josiah and Sadie, who are currently pursuing university studies, and we are thoroughly enjoying life in Grimsby, Ontario.
Since my youth, God has been nurturing within me a love for people and desire to minister to their spiritual needs, which has included service as a youth director, teacher, deacon, elder, Director with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, pastoral counselor, conference speaker and now as a spiritual director. I currently head up Image Bearers Ministries, a counseling ministry in south metro Atlanta, and I spend part of my time as a spiritual friend to pastors, forming and leading small groups for their participation. My vision is to see Christian leaders leading with Christ-like humility, creating counter-cultural environments characteristic of Jesus’ life and leadership. I’m grateful for my partnership with Vantage Point 3 because I strongly believe that their discipleship/leadership processes provide the kind of environment and direction adult believers need to learn to live as partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).
an Executive Pastor, I have the privilege to do exactly that, serving the staff and leaders within our local church. My work with VantagePoint3 allows me the even broader opportunity of encouraging other churches, helping them to discover and engage in processes that can unleash and develop the spiritual leadership potential of people in their congregations. It permits me to cross paths with the most incredible people, each one proactively embracing their own unique God-inspired journey of spiritual formation and lifelong learning. My education includes an A.S. in Audio Engineering, B.M. in Music Performance, Masters in Ministry, and Doctorate in Christian Administration. My wife Donna and I have been married since 1982 and currently live in Azusa, California. We have two amazing young adult daughters, Sarah & Krista who are themselves accomplished vocalists (like their mom) and lead worship at church nearly every single week.
After ‘retiring,’ the next 20 years has been spent in a second career working in the Synod of the Heartland, Reformed Church in America (10 midwest states) in church multiplication, church revitalization, leadership development, and as synod executive. I am married, father of 4 and grandfather of 11, and great-grandfather of 1. I function as an equipper and vision caster. Golf and watching grandchildren participate in activities are my passion.