He grew up in Pontiac, Illinois. Pastor Akers became a Christian in 1977, developed a heart for ministry, and began his educational training in order to further his opportunity for ministry (Temple Junior College, Temple, TX; Rhema Bible Training Center, Tulsa, OK; Berean School of the Bible, Springfield, MO; Baylor University, Waco, TX). Pastor Akers completed his formal studies in 1984, and during his school years, he served as Associate Pastor of Bethel Assembly of God in Temple, TX. Then, in 1983, he accepted his first pastorate at First Assembly of God in Hamilton, Texas. After five character-building years, God brought him to Victorious Life Assembly of God in 1988. Along the way, God blessed him and his wife with three boys: Matthew, Nathan, and Bradley.
Seth Morris :: Music Pastor
Seth, a native Texan, leads our worship program here at VLC with 15 years of church music experience. After beginning to play bass guitar in his church’s youth worship band at age 14, Seth continued to pursue a passion for worship by developing his musical abilities to include guitar and keyboard. Seth first joined our VLC worship team as a guitarist in 1996, and left VLC for a short time as full-time Worship Leader and Youth Minister at Bethel Temple Assembly of God in Denton, Texas. He came “back home” to VLC as our Minister of Music in 1999, and continues to direct our Worship and Media Ministries. He and his wife Heather are the proud parents of daughters Gwendolyn and Breanne, and son Jaedon.
Paul Gage Jr. :: Youth & Outreach Pastor
Paul Gage Jr., came to Victorious Life Church in the fall of 2002. Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas in the spring of 1999. Paul and Susan were married in April 2000, and Susan is a stay-at-home mother to their two children Zachary and Genavieve. Paul accepted the position as the youth minister in January 2008, and came on staff full time as youth and evangelism/outreach coordinator in the spring of 2010. He believes in a "Shared Ministry" philosophy, meaning the youth ministry is composed of different people all with unique talents that when put together can do wonderful things in the name of Jesus.
Megan Hankins :: Graphic Designer
Megan joins our staff as a fairly recent graduate from Evangel University in Springfield, MO with a Bachelors in Biblical Studies. She grew up just down the road in Lake Dallas, TX. Her heart yearns to be a catalyst for the move of God and to see people transformed by the Spirit of God. Megan has served as Communications Pastor, Associate Youth Pastor, Drama Director, and Young Adult Leader before joining VLC.
Hannah Smith :: Executive Assistant
Recently move to the Dallas area from San Antonio, TX to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University. She is currently working on a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theological Studies.