Staff

Craig Heselton

Executive Pastor/Senior Pastoral Team

Executive Pastor

Craig Heselton has been a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio. He was one of the founding leaders in 1974 of the church that became Vineyard Columbus. He received both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chemical Engineering from the Ohio State University, and prior to becoming a pastor in 2002, Craig was the general manager of a pharmaceutical active ingredient manufacturing facility in Columbus. Craig has been a leader in the church for over 35 years. He loves to teach and has a passion for introducing and equipping people in the things of the Spirit.  As Executive Pastor, Craig works closely with the Operations and Senior Pastoral Teams to help direct and ensure the mission of the church on a day-to-day basis. He provides direct pastoral leadership for Empowered Life Ministries and oversight for Volunteer and Value Life Ministries as well as the Community Center. Craig and his wife Linda, who is the Children's Ministry Pastor, have been married for over 35 years and have four married children and a growing cadre of grandchildren.    

Contact Craig
Email: Craig Heselton
Phone: 614.259.5313

Sue Burkett

Pastor

Sue Burkett is the Pastor for Discipleship and Empowered Life at Vineyard Columbus. Sue oversees the care of new followers of Jesus at Vineyard Columbus as well as the Prayer Ministry teams and training, Soaking Prayer Teams and Empowerment Night among other things. She is passionate about helping others engage in experiencing the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Sue graduated from VLI in 2008 and received a Certificate in Formational Prayer from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2011. Sue and her husband Michael came to the Vineyard in 1992, and have been “Doin’ the stuff” ever since. They have 2 adult sons, a granddaughter and a garden. If these don’t keep them busy enough, you can find them outdoors – walking, hiking or biking!

Contact Sue
Email: Sue Burkett
Phone: 614.259.5379