Elders
Vincent M. Bradshaw
Pastor-Teacher
B. A., Economics; Stanford University, with Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, 1986.
M.Div.; The Master’s Seminary, Summa cum Laude, 2001.
Vincent was born in Seattle and attended Stanford University and The Master’s Seminary. He has been the Pastor-teacher of Grace Church of Sacramento since its inception in 2003. Vincent specializes in biblical languages: Koine Greek, Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Aramaic, and is a Professor of Biblical Languages and a Board Member at The Cornerstone Seminary in Vallejo, CA. Besides preaching from the Old & New Testaments, Vincent counsels and ministers to adult singles and couples.
Vincent and his lovely wife, Nadia, have three children: Josiah Abraham, Elisheva Hazzelel and Rachel Hadassah. With their children, they enjoy athletics, classical & worship music and the outdoors.
Viktor Molitvenik
Elder
Viktor was born in Donetsk, Ukraine and immigrated to Sacramento in 1999. Viktor was educated in Nizhnegorsk and Simferopol, Crimea and is the former Senior Pastor of the Nizhnegorsk Baptist Church. Viktor is one of the founding members of Grace Church of Sacramento and serves as an Elder, Pastor of Children’s Ministries and Pastor to Russian Couples.
Viktor enjoys ministering with his beautiful wife, Fanya, his four daughters and son-in-law.
Viktor and his family enjoy the outdoors and reading.
Yan Kislitsa
Elder
Undergraduate, DIPth; The Master's Seminary, cum Laude, 2009.
Yan was born in the Republic of Georgia and was educated in Zaporozhie, Ukraine. He immigrated to Sacramento in 1994. Yan is one of the founding members of Grace Church of Sacramento and serves as an Elder, Teacher of Systematic Theology, Pastor of Junior and Senior High School, and Pastor of Local Outreach and Evangelism.
Together with his lovely wife Olga, Yan enjoys his three sons and one daughter. He also loves history and working in his garden. His favorite outdoor activity is going to the ocean.
Deacons
Maks Vusik
Deacon, Family Ministry
Maks was born in Astana, Kazakhstan and immigrated to Sacramento in 1997. Maks is active in preaching, teaching Systematic Theology and teaching, counseling and discipling married couples. He also serves as Head of the Deacon Committee.
Maks and his beautiful wife, Valentina, have one daughter, Isabella. Maks and his family enjoy athletics and the outdoors.
Mike Trofimenko
Deacon, Family Ministry
Mike was born in Druzhkovka, Ukraine and immigrated to the Sacramento in 1995. Mike is active in preaching and teaching, counseling and discipling married couples. Mike is an assistant in the Baptism and Membership Ministry and active in church administration.
Mike and his lovely wife, Natalie, have four children: Isabella, Philipp, Elijah & Jonathan. Together they enjoy athletics and travel.
Nial Gafurov
Deacon, Family Ministry
Nial was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan and immigrated to Hayward in 1990. Nial is active in preaching and teaching, counseling and discipling married couples. Nial is active in church administration.
Nial and his lovely wife, Vera, have two sons: Timothy and Michael. Nial and his wife enjoy athletics and the arts.
Tim Vusik
Deacon, Jr. High Ministry
Tim was born in Astana, Kazakhstan and immigrated to Sacramento in 1997. Tim is active in preaching and teaching, counseling and discipling college students. Tim is also a pastoral assistant for outreach and evangelism to the colleges and junior colleges in Sacramento.
Tim and his lovely wife, Marina, have two daughters, Adelle & Mia. Tim and his family enjoy athletics and worship music.
Vitaliy Zavorotny
Deacon, Music Ministry; Minister of Music
Vitaliy grew up in a Christian family and immigrated from Moldova in 2000. He has been with Grace Church of Sacramento since its inception. Vitaliy coordinates Church services and special events, oversees worship and conducts the Church choir, Bells choir, Children’s Choir and Congregational singing. Vitaliy is a baritone vocal soloist. Vitaliy also oversees Church media, including the website, the bulletin and promotional materials. Vitaliy is a website architect, and has a deep passion for arts, design, and music.
Vitaliy and his lovely wife, Olya, have two sons, Jeremy and Jason.