"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
- Matthew 28:19-20
Our Interim Pastor, Minister of Education and Administration:
H.B. Jackie Allen, Jr. joined the staff in 1995. A graduate of Mars Hill College in North Carolina and Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. Jackie is a "hands on" administrator and a "behind the scenes" educator. He works hard and possesses a caring heart for people and their needs. He is driven by a sense of God's purpose.
Minister to Students and Singles (College and Career):
Greg Sink has served on the JMBC staff since 1999. Greg is warm and friendly. He relates well to all ages because he loves people. In relating to youth, Greg is into weight lifting and bicycling and loves sports. Greg graduated from Bluefield College and Southeastern Seminary.
Music Director
Mary Davis has served in various areas of JMBC’s Music Ministry since 1994 and joined the staff in 2002. She studied music at Liberty University and is a graduate of Old Dominion University. Mary has a passion for music and it is said that you know when Mary is in the building because you can hear her singing or humming.
Church Secretary
Vickie Elias joined our staff in 2004. She and her husband Russell, have made Hampton Roads their home since 1981. Vickie enjoys working with people and has a passion for events planning.
Financial / Outreach & Records Secretary
Sara Small joined our office staff in 2005 in dual role of Financial Secretary, and Outreach and Records Secretary. However, she began her service at JMBC in 2001 as a teacher in our Preschool Development Center. Sara has a servant attitude and always has a smile for those she meets.
Preschool Ministry Coordinator
Denise Cox has been a member of JMBC since 1992. Through the years, she has been actively involved in a variety of ministries. Denise joined the Staff in the Summer of 2005. As Preschool Ministry Coordinator, she uses creative and fun ideas to teach God's Word to preschoolers.
Custodian
James Pitchard joined the staff in 1993. The title of custodian does not cover all the jobs Jim does for our church. He has a "can do" attitude and is the first to arrive and often the last to leave.