Gabe and Ceceilia Quintana are Colorado natives who found their way to Texas as soon as they could! We have three amazing sons, Judah, Abram, and Matthias, and a daughter-in-law, Alyssa. We have been serving as the Co-Lead Pastors of VCA since 2021 and have been at VCA since 2018. We love our city and our church community, and we love to see the Kingdom of God break into our present reality as we proclaim the Gospel and partner with what the Holy Spirit is doing around us! We'd love the opportunity to connect with you at a Sunday gathering or over a cup of coffee.
Gabe Quintana
Co-Lead Pastor
I'm passionate about: Jesus, my family, and equipping the saints for the work of ministry!
When I'm not at church, I like to: Drink great coffee, hang out with my family and friends, grill on my Blackstone, watch sports, play pickleball, and make music!
My life verse is: Matthew 11:28-30 because I am on a lifelong journey of learning to live at a pace and rhythm that looks like Jesus. I am learning to live "freely and lightly" as I walk with Him!
When I'm not at church, I like to: Drink great coffee, hang out with my family and friends, grill on my Blackstone, watch sports, play pickleball, and make music!
My life verse is: Matthew 11:28-30 because I am on a lifelong journey of learning to live at a pace and rhythm that looks like Jesus. I am learning to live "freely and lightly" as I walk with Him!
I'm passionate about: Living a life that shows people how much God loves them. I want everyone to experience His love for them! If we can understand that and walk in His love, our lives can be changed.
When I'm not at church, I like to: Be with ALL my kids. I love playing board games, putting together Legos or watching a good creative movie. I enjoy a deep conversation with my best friend, Gabe.
My life verse is: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
When I'm not at church, I like to: Be with ALL my kids. I love playing board games, putting together Legos or watching a good creative movie. I enjoy a deep conversation with my best friend, Gabe.
My life verse is: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
Ceceilia Quintana
Co-Lead Pastor
Fernie Garcia
Associate Pastor
I'm passionate about: God, family, and serving His church. It's an honor to serve great people here at VCA.
When I'm not at church, I like to: Spend time with my beautiful wife and my two wonderful daughters the Lord has blessed me with. I love to play, create, and write music as well. One hobby that many people don't know I love to do is watch low budget movies, movies that have no plot, or movies that I can laugh at while I watch them. Not laugh with, but laugh at.
My life verse is: Revelation 22:17, "The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price." This verse means a lot to me because it's a constant reminder that Jesus invites me into deep communion with him. He invites His bride, His church, His people.
When I'm not at church, I like to: Spend time with my beautiful wife and my two wonderful daughters the Lord has blessed me with. I love to play, create, and write music as well. One hobby that many people don't know I love to do is watch low budget movies, movies that have no plot, or movies that I can laugh at while I watch them. Not laugh with, but laugh at.
My life verse is: Revelation 22:17, "The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price." This verse means a lot to me because it's a constant reminder that Jesus invites me into deep communion with him. He invites His bride, His church, His people.
I'm passionate about: Shepherding believers to know who they are in Christ. I want them to know how God has made them with unique gifts and abilities for them to join in God's kingdom work.
When I'm not at church, I like to: Spend time with my family and friends, eating good food, playing strategy board games, and having good conversations. I also enjoy playing piano, playing soccer, and rock climbing.
My life verse is: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 "Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."
When I'm not at church, I like to: Spend time with my family and friends, eating good food, playing strategy board games, and having good conversations. I also enjoy playing piano, playing soccer, and rock climbing.
My life verse is: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 "Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."
Kaitlin Apel
Children's Pastor
Michael Burke
Youth Director
I'm passionate about: God, my family, my friends, and equipping the next generation of believers to be confident, accurate, and genuine in sharing the Gospel and living their lives like Jesus.
When I'm not at church, I like to: Spend time with my family, my friends, and my cat! I also like to play video games, table tennis, go bowling, and watch TV.
My life verse is: John 4:14, "but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” because it reminds me of Gods never ending spring of love and kindness!
When I'm not at church, I like to: Spend time with my family, my friends, and my cat! I also like to play video games, table tennis, go bowling, and watch TV.
My life verse is: John 4:14, "but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” because it reminds me of Gods never ending spring of love and kindness!
I'm passionate about: Jesus, family, worship, and His Church! In worship engaging our youth, helping them grow in their faith and gifting is what I feel called to. I also love making sure everyone is having fun!
When I'm not at church, I like to: Hangout with family, friends, or my little dog. I love to thrift, cook, play music, and travel. I am also a full-time cosmetology instructor!
My life verse is: Isaiah 43:19 because it reminds me that no season is wasted, that he is always working and he will do the unimaginable in the life of mine and others.
When I'm not at church, I like to: Hangout with family, friends, or my little dog. I love to thrift, cook, play music, and travel. I am also a full-time cosmetology instructor!
My life verse is: Isaiah 43:19 because it reminds me that no season is wasted, that he is always working and he will do the unimaginable in the life of mine and others.
