Senior Pastors
Dr. J.Michael and Janet Burns
Dr. J. Michael Burns has pastored Word of Victory Outreach Center in Canton,
He was also headmaster of a Christian school in addition to his staff positions in the metroplex and is the founder of
Janet Burns has a heart for women and a desire to see them succeed in being all that God wants them to be. She has taught for many years on topics such as, "How to Raise Godly Children", "Being a Woman of Prayer" and much more.
Pastor Mike and Janet have been married for 30 years and they have two children, Christopher and Bethany. Both children are currently serving in ministry.
Youth Pastors
Chris and Mandy Lyda
Pastors Chris and Mandy Lyda serve as youth pastors at Word of Victory Outreach Center. The Lydas backgrounds include Teen Mania Ministries and Triumph Church of Southeast Texas. Combining years of youth ministry into one package has produced a dynamic team.
Pastors Chris and Mandy have a dynamic heart for teens and world missions. They have an uncompromising desire to see young people changed which is displayed through their relationships and preaching. With backgrounds in video editing, and Teen Mania's "Acquire the Fire" and Global Expeditions, you can bet that anything can happen at "Genuine Youth"!
Pastors Chris and Mandy have been married for 6 years and have a one year old daughter named Raema.
Children's Pastor
Curtis and Phyllis Clardy
Curtis Clardy serves as the children’s pastor at Word of Victory Outreach Center. He served in youth ministry for nine years before attending Word of Victory.
Curtis’ heart for children is evident in the fun-filled energetic atmosphere the children’s department radiates. His creative sound and lighting together with his gift of teaching make Children’s Church an exciting time of learning God’s Word.
