Pastors Joe & Vicki
Founding Lead Pastors
Pastors Joe and Vicki Braucht have been married since 1982 and have two grown children, Tyler and Tarah. Tyler and his wife Jessica are serving at Destiny as our Edge Culture Youth Pastors. Tarah is busy being a full-time nanny for two little girls, and recently married Adam Fudge in August 2009. Adam and Tarah also have a baby on the way, due the end of August 2010! Adam works in Minneapolis, and they live in their new home in Apple Valley.
Pastor Joe and Vicki's emphasis in ministry is to see people find, follow and finish their course of destiny that God has planned for them, and to live successful Christian lives. They believe that everyone has a God-given destiny and purpose for their life. Their desire is not only to see people saved, but to see them grow and develop in their walk in Christ through the relevant teaching of God's Word. They enjoy working together as a team and strongly believe in the power of unity in the marriage and family.
Pastor Vicki has a tremendous heart for prayer and leads corporate prayer times at both the Owatonna and Burnsville campuses. She also loves teaching the partnership classes, preaching the Word, helping with counseling, making hospital visits and any other opportunity that ministry encompasses. Pastor Vicki's messages are always straight-forward, extremely honest and will encourage you in your walk with Christ. Vicki has over 20 years in ministry, counseling, teaching and living out the principles found in God's Word. Pastor Joe shares a straight forward message that God's Word does work through the renewing of the mind to the Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit. His desire is that we all live a victorious and prosperous Christian life here on earth. Pastor Joe also has a heart for missions in Africa, Bulgaria, and Guatamala.
Fun Facts
Birthplace:
- Pastor Joe, Anoka, MN
- Pastor Vicki, Elk River, MN
Religious Background:
- Pastor Joe, Catholic/Baptist
- Pastor Vicki, Christian Missionary Alliance/Baptist
Favorite Hobbies:
- Pastor Joe enjoys taking drives in his convertible, going to fairs, and dining out
- Pastor Vicki enjoys laying in the sun and reading
Favorite Restaurant:
- Legends and Jax (outdoor patio when weather allows)
Favorite Book:
- Pastor Joe likes to read any motivational, self-development and leadership books
- Pastor Vicki enjoys to read Christian fiction. One of her favorites is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Favorite Vacation Spot:
- Disney World and Scottsdale, AZ
What do you do to relax?
- A relaxing activity for Pastor Joe is driving his convertible or hanging by the pool
- Pastor Vicki loves to read and enjoys a hot cup of tea
My life...?
- Our lives are blessed and highly favored of the Lord
My Inspiration:
- Pastor Joe is inspired by helping people to become devoted followers of Jesus and successful Christians
- Pastor Vicki is inspired by walking into a full church and hearing Jordan leading worship
Favorite place to shop:
- Pastor Joe likes to shop anywhere at the Southdale Mall
- Pastor Vicki will pass on shopping
Fondest Memory:
- Pastor Joe loves his annual family vacations to Disney World
- Pastor Vicki's fondest memory is walking hand in hand along the beach with Pastor Joe in Cancun
