MEET THE TEAM
RUBEN
Mi nombre es Rubén Torres, y soy el pastor de la Iglesia Bautista Victoria en Cristo. Soy oriundo de Puerto Rico, y recibí a Cristo en 1980, posteriormente el Señor me llamó al ministerio en 1984, mientras estudiaba en la universidad en México (Puebla). He tenido la dicha de pastorear a tiempo completo por los últimos 27 años. He sido pastor en Puerto Rico y desde el 2004 soy el pastor general de la Iglesia Bautista Victoria en Cristo en Riverdale, Georgia.
My name is Ruben Torres, and I am the pastor of Iglesia Bautista Victoria en Cristo. I was born in Puerto Rico and received Christ in 1980. The Lord called me to ministry in 1984 while I was studying at university in Mexico (Puebla). I have been in full time for the past 29 years. I’ve pastored in Puerto Rico, and since 2004, I have been the senior pastor of Victoria en Cristo. I’ve been married for 37 years to my wife Glenda, and we have one daughter who is married and lives in Tennessee.
ANDY
My calling and genuine passion in life is to serve the Lord Jesus and His church, proclaiming the Gospel of Christ to those who have not heard, helping believers in Jesus Christ mature in their faith, and championing the cause of global missions. I have had the privilege of serving in cross-cultural settings for many years with my family, and now it is our great privilege to serve here in Jonesboro! We love the local church and are ready to journey together with you as we become disciples who make disciples. The verses that have been meaningful for my life and ministry are Joshua 1:9 and Colossians 1:24-2:7. I love traveling and exploring different cultures with my family, watching the Atlanta Braves and college football, and generally anything outdoors.
RICHIE
I serve as the Local Missions Pastor at First Baptist Jonesboro and I am the co-founder of OneWay Jonesboro alongside my wife, Melissa. My passion is sharing the hope of Jesus through discipleship, recovery ministry, and serving the local community. Through OneWay, I help create a welcoming place where people can experience fellowship, healing, and spiritual growth. I am committed to helping others take their next step in following Christ. One of my favorite versus is Matthew 11:28-30
SOKHUM
I am Sokhom Khim. I am so blessed that the Lord has brought me directly from Cambodia to serve Him as a pastor of First Baptist Jonesboro- Cambodian congregation. It is a great privilege and honor to serve the Lord here with beloved leaders to bring Christ to our community. So, you can join us to make a difference. I am passionate about helping people grow in faith, experience God’s grace, and discover their Godgiven purpose.My prayer is every person who walks through the doors encounters the love, presence, and transforming power of Christ.