Patrick Street, Senior Pastor
Pat has been part of the Vineyard Church of Davenport since it began in 1992; served as Assistant Pastor from 1998 until 2001 when he became Senior Pastor. Pat has a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from Ohio University, an M.S.Ed from Western Illinois University and is a graduate of the Center for Excellence in Congregational Leadership. Pat is also Area Pastoral Care Leader for five Vineyard Church pastors in Western IL and Eastern IA.
He and his trophy wife Jean have been married since 1982. Pat is passionate about the Kingdom of God, trout fishing, grandpa-ing and the Vineyard Church of Davenport.
Troy Hythecker, Assistant Pastor
Troy has been a part-time Assistant Pastor since 2008. He has an amazing wife Denise, a beloved son Caleb, and a little girl on the way. He is a civil engineer, and works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, mostly on environmental restoration projects.
Troy is passionate about helping others to encounter Jesus, experiencing community, and extending the love of Jesus to the world. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors: fishing, hunting, camping, running, rappelling, or pretty much anything that ends in "ing."
Jean Street, Children’s Pastor
Jean has been the Children’s Pastor since 2000. She has a BS in Special Education from Ohio University and is a graduate of Vineyard Leadership Institute. Jean serves on the Vineyard USA National Task Force for Children’s Ministry.
She and her husband, Pat, are the proud parents of 4 grown children. They also have 2 daughters-in-law and are grandparents to three adorable grandchildren. Her passion is helping children become followers of Jesus. She also loves a great cup of coffee!
Jessica Stewart, Youth Director
Jessica Stewart has been the Youth Director at the Vineyard Church of Davenport since October of 2009. She and her family just moved to the Quad Cities from Phoenix, Arizona and while she misses her palm trees, she and her family are thrilled to be here! She and her husband, Jason have 2 amazing kids: Brennen (11) and Isobel (16mo).
Just before moving to Iowa, Jessica was the Youth Pastor at Genesis Church. She has a certificate for Biblical Studies from Covenant Bible College and is looking to further her studies through Vineyard Leadership Institute.
Jessica’s passion is that youth truly discover what it means to live life in the freedom that comes with being sons and daughters of The Almighty.
John Taylor, Worship Director
John has been Worship Director at the Vineyard Church of Davenport since 2006. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. He has an inclusive musical background which includes choirs, praise and worship teams, and worship bands.
John, along with his wife Jill, has three adult children; Gail, Seth, and Kyle.
John is passionate about having the modern day church reflect today’s society where worship invites every tribe, language and people and nation.
He is a life long Cubs fan and goes mad during the March Madness basketball tournament.
Lawrie Fors, Administrative Pastor
Lawrence (Lawrie) Fors has served as Administrative Pastor since July of 2005.
He attended Northwestern University for one year; then transferred to Emmaus Bible College, graduating with a major in Christian Education. He helped plant a church in Moline, IL, and then served that church as pastor for 27 years.
Lawrie is married to Rita, and has three married children and seven grandchildren.
He has a passion for helping people to enjoy life in relationship with Jesus and to see them maturing in wisdom and character. He finds great pleasure in God’s creation, and loves camping, hiking and fishing.