Meet the Team
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Jose Caraballo, Senior Pastor email
We’re excited to officially welcome Pastor Jose Caraballo as the Senior Pastor of VCC!
For over 20 years, Jose has been a faithful and integral part of our church family—serving, leading, and investing in people with a heart that reflects Jesus. His love for the Lord and for this community has already shaped so much of who we are, and we believe the best is still ahead.
We’re expectant for all that God will do in and through his leadership in this next season. Please join us in celebrating and praying for Jose, along with Julie, Zoe, and Levi, as they step into this new calling.
We love you, Pastor Jose—let’s go!
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Rev. David Blalock, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. David Blalock retired from active ministry in June, 1999 after serving 40 years throughout South Georgia in churches ranging in membership of over 1800. Throughout his active ministry, he has served in many leadership positions including nine years as chairperson of the District Committee on Ministry and eight years as secretary of The Conference Board of Ministry. He received his Degree in Business Education from Georgia Southern University and his Master of Divinity from Emory University. He and his wife, Patsy, have two children. -
Diane Born, Executive Director, Cornerstone email
Diane Born is the Executive Director of Cornerstone Children’s Center. Diane was born in the Toombs/ Montgomery area and has lived here all of her life. She is married to Jack Born and together they have four children and four grandchildren. Prior to coming to Cornerstone Diane taught at, directed, and owned Wee Care Preschool for over 25 years. She has a passion for teaching and loving children. Her greatest joy is to share the love of Jesus with the children and their parents. “ I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4
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Ashley Sasser, Director of Youth Ministry email
Ashley Sasser grew up in Vidalia and came to us in the summer of 2007 to be our youth director. She left a volunteer youth leader position at a church in Kentucky where she served for 3 years. She has been involved in youth ministry in some capacity for 14 years and has a deep passion for students to come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Ashley was also a missionary for Youth with a Mission for 3 and a half years traveling to many places around the world to share Christ with others, and that is where God began to give her a heart to work with youth. Ashley is married to Sean Sasser and they have four children.
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Connie Brown, Office Administrator email
Ms. Connie Brown joined our staff in January 2002 as Office Administrator. She graduated from Southeastern Technical College earning her degree in Business and Office Technology in 2001.She is a member of the Professional Administrators of the United Methodist Connectional Structure (PAUMCS) and thoroughly enjoys attending this conference every year for her continued education. Also, she is a member of Alston First Baptist Church. Connie enjoys her job in church ministry and prays she brightens the lives of everyone who comes her way.Connie has two children; Jonathan Brown, who currently serves as associate pastor of Vineville United Methodist Church, and Melissa Williamson, who is employed by the Therapy Tree in Hazelhurst, GA as a Speech Language Pathologist. -
Caitlin Whitaker, Media Director & VKids Worship Leader email
Caitlin Whitaker has served as Media Director at Vidalia Cornerstone Church since September 2021 and also leads worship for VKids. A member of Cornerstone since 2000, she loves being part of a church family that is passionate about worship, growth, service and reaching others.
With a background in music therapy, Caitlin brings creativity and intentionality to her role, helping communicate the message of the Gospel and tell the story of what God is doing at VCC. Whether she’s leading kids in worship or shaping the church’s media, her heart is to point people to Jesus.
Caitlin and her husband, Zack, have three children—Silas, Edie Rae, and Margo. Her desire is to serve faithfully and use her gifts in a way that honors the Lord, living out Colossians 3:17: “Whatever you do… do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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Sarah Torrance, Children's Ministry Coordinator email
Sarah Torrance was hired in May 2017 as Children’s Ministry Co-Coordinator. She was raised in Vidalia and attended VCC most of her life. In 2004, she married Michael Torrance of Vidalia and they have three children; Madison, Samuel, and Ethan. Sarah received a MAcc from Georgia Southern University. While living in Statesboro, she worked as an auditor for several years. In 2009, she and Michael moved back to Vidalia. Shortly after, they were blessed with twins and Sarah’s full-time mommy job began. She is excited about this position and being active in the lives of the children of VCC.
"It is an honor to share the love of Jesus with the children of VCC and watch them experience His love." “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3: 5-6
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Lauren Blanchard, Nursery Coordinator
Lauren began serving as VCC's Nursery Coordinator in March of 2026. She has a background in Health and Physical Education, years of experience in administrative assistant roles, but her most important role has been being a stay-at-home mom since 2017. Lauren has been married to her husband for 15 years, and they have three boys: Jacob, Jax, and Jase. They've been official members of VCC for a couple of years but have been attending since making the Vidalia area home in 2021. Lauren and her family are thankful for this community- a place to call home and a place to plant family roots.
"I'm so excited to serve our church and community in a greater capacity, all the while getting to welcome and to know our growing families."
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John Morgan, Pianist/Organist/Chancel Choirmaster email
John F. Morgan is our part-time adult choir director and pianist since 2003. In 2020, he retired as choral director for J. R. Trippe Middle and Vidalia Comprehensive High School after 30 years of teaching public school. He is a native of Lost Mountain, Georgia. John has two Vidalia-born daughters, Hannah and Halli, and two handsome grandsons, Miles and Kaspian.
John has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Shorter College, Rome, Georgia and a Masters in Post-Secondary Education (Instructional Technology) from Troy University. He has previously served Ashburn United Methodist Church as organist/pianist and soloist and spent six years as organist/pianist/choirmaster at Pinson Memorial United Methodist in Sylvester. John also previously served two congregations in Vidalia: First Baptist and the Church of God.
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Sean Sasser, FUEL Worship Leader email
Sean has been the contemporary worship leader for our FUEL service and youth services for 10 years. He is married to Ashley, our Youth Director, and has 4 children: Blayke, Luke, Ryan, and Grant. Sean is a full-time teacher and loves working with the youth whether it be through bible studies, worship, mission trips, or other activities. He is passionate about leading the church in worship through music, serving the church and local community, and sharing the love of Christ with others.
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Executive Director | Cornerstone Children's Center
An application for this position must be completed and submitted with a resume, cover letter and three references. Send job application to apply@vidaliacornerstone.org.
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Open Position: Part Time Organist
Vidalia Cornerstone Church is seeking to hire a part-time Organist & Chancel Choir Accompanist. (Optional: Hand Bell Choir Director.) For more information or to submit application please contact John Morgan. email
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