Family: Pastor Adam grew up in Maiden, NC, but has lived most of his adult life in Virginia. He met his wife Lacy on a blind date that their mothers set up! They were married in November of 2009. They have 5 amazing kids: Abel, Asher, Adah, Ammiel, and Amos. 

Education: Pastor Adam graduated with his B.S. in Christian Ministries from Emmanuel College, and his Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries from Liberty University.

Favorite Food/Restaurants: Pastor Adam could eat a cheeseburger every day of his life! He also loves pizza! His favorite restaurants are: Longhorn, Carrabba’s, Don Tequilas, Original Italian’s Pizza, Nick’s Steak Subs, JJ’s Wings, and Todd’s Cheeseburgers.

Favorite Music/Artists: Pastor Adam has a secret love for country music. He grew up around country, and it has stuck with him. Some of his favorite artist are: Keith Urban, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Dunn, Shane and Shane, and Jason Aldean. His favorite worship leader is Charlie Hall. His favorite worship bands are: Elevation, Maverick City Music, North Point Worship, Passion, and Hillsong. This is going to date him, but his favorite band of all time is… Creed. 

Favorite Books:

• Share Jesus Without Fear — William Fay
• Prayer The Timeless Secret of High Impact Leaders — Dave Earley
• Where the Red Fern Grows — Wilson Rawls
• Habitudes — Dr. Tim Elmore

Favorite Sports Teams: Pastor Adam is a UNC Tar Heel through and through. He says, unlike other people, he roots for his team in all sports, win, lose, or draw! He also cheers for the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Braves. And he roots extra hard for any team his kids are a part of!  

Favorite Bible Verses:

• Romans 5:8 — “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:14 — “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

Favorite Quote: “Evangelism is not a project, but a lifestyle.” — William Fay 

Something Most People Don’t Know About Him: When Pastor Adam was a senior in High School he won the “Sower of the Year” award as the top sower in his class. 

Why Does He Love BVPHC? Pastor Adam has never experienced a body of people so welcoming and hospitable. Everyone is family at BVPHC!

Family: I grew up in Buena Vista. I met my husband, Kevin in high school. After dating for 4 years we got married in 1986. We have 3 daughters: Shaina, Morgan, and Hannah. Our girls have blessed us with 5 grandchildren.

Education: High School Graduate Parry McCluer High School.

Favorite Food/Restaurant: Steak, crab legs, and spaghetti are my favorite foods. I actually enjoy most all foods. My favorite restaurants are Olive Garden, Texas Steakhouse, and McDonald’s. My favorite local restaurants are Kenny’s (Burgers), Don Tequilas, and Nick's Pizza. 

Favorite Music/Artists: I love listening to music. I am very diverse in my music choices. A few of my favorite artists are Maroon 5, Pink, Mercy Me, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Michael Jackson, Prince, Bob Seger, AJR, and Mandisa.

Books & Sports: I don’t really have a favorite book or sports team. I don’t take the time to sit down and read books or watch sports. I am to busy thinking of some kind of work I could be doing. 

Favorite Quote/Bible Verse:

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing occurs by chance; it’s all part of God’s divine plan. Learn to trust it and go where he leads.

Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Something People Don’t Know About Her: I have a passion to help people in need. 

Why Does She Love BVPHC? I went to BVPHC when I was a child.  The Lord has lead me back to this church to work and serve. It feels like home to me in this season of my life.

Family: Lacy grew up in Connelly Springs, NC. Lacy is married to Adam and they have been abundantly blessed with 5 beautiful children; Abel, Asher, Adah, Ammiel, and Amos. Between the kids, Adam, and the animals (Penelope and Sampson) there is never a dull moment in the Williams’ household!

Education: Lacy graduated from N.C. State University with a B.A. in Psychology. Lacy continued her education at Liberty University where she recently obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education.

Favorite Restaurant: Lacy’s favorite foods are Crab legs, Pasta, Pizza, and anything SWEET! Lacy enjoys most restaurants but a few of her favorites are Olive Garden, Carrabbas, and Longhorn.  Lacy will base her opinion of a restaurant off the Appetizer and Dessert menu. If the appetizers and desserts look good- then it’s a good place to eat!

Favorite Music/Artists: Lacy LOVES music. Music has always been a part of her life. She grew up with music always playing in her home. She is a fan of just about every genre of music from Gospel to Rock music.  She loves praise and worship music and one of her favorite artists is Charity Gayle.

Favorite Sports Team: Lacy was born into a Wolfpack family. Her favorite ACC team is N.C. State but she pulls for whoever is playing against UNC.  Lacy is a Carolina girl, so the Panthers are her favorite NFL team. Her favorite Baseball team is the Atlanta Braves

Favorite Bible Verses:

1 Corinthians 13:1-2 — “If I speak in tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.”

Jeremiah 29:13 — “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

What Most People Don't Know About Her: Lacy was a cheerleader for N.C. State University. She also taught gymnastics and cheer clinics to athletes and coaches while in college.  

Why Does She Love BVPHC? Lacy loves the people of BVPHC. They are the most loving and supporting body of believers she has ever been around. BVPHC has become her home and her family.

Family: Kyle—originally from Cape Cod—has lived in Buena Vista since 2012, having moved to Lexington in 1994 at age 12. He met his wife, Heather, while working at Everbrite and married her in May 2022. They have 3 handsome and compassionate sons: Nathaniel, Kody, and Brayden.

Education: Kyle graduated from Rockbridge County HS ('01) and earned a BS in Individualized Studies from JMU, concentrating in Coaching and Sports Management.

Favorite Food/Restaurants: Kyle would rather be in the kitchen cooking something delicious than going out. But—it’s Tacos! “You know what I’m TACO’n about? 😊 Mexican or TexMex, Don Tequila’s, Chili’s, or any Taco truck in sight.”

Favorite Music/Artists: Just a music lover in general!—more towards upbeat music with good rhythm. I was raised on rhythm and soul oldies—'60s and '70s and rhythm and soul sung from church pew hymnals every Sunday. As an adult I enjoy Elevation Worship and jammin’ Christian Hip-Hop/Rap with the church children and youth.

Favorite Book: Westerns that put you on the back of a horse in the middle of Arizona, shooting bullets from the hip at a bunch of wagon thieves! William W. Johnstone is my favorite author.

Favorite Sports Teams: Wholeheartedly a Boston fan—Red Sox, Celtics, and New England Patriots. Also, Duke Blue Devils basketball, James Madison Dukes football, Roanoke Railyard Dawgs—GO DAWGS!—and a SUPER FAN of all the local youth teams and youth/children.

Favorite Bible Verses:

Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

2 Samuel 22:33 — “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”

Favorite Quote: “Repetition is the key to memory. Repetition is the key to memory. Repetition is the key to memory.” — Chaplain James S. Park (aka, Kyle’s Dad)

Something most people don’t know about Kyle: Birds terrify me. And I love to wash dishes—I don’t know why, but it’s relaxing…

Why does he loves BVPHC? The power of the Holy Spirit is present in this place, through the Pastors and fellowship to the volunteers and community outreach and interaction. Our Youth and Children’s programs are stellar and continuing to grow, and I love the curriculum we are teaching. I’m blessed to be a part of this FAMILY at BVPHC.

Family: Wes is mostly from the Midwest (IN, IL, MO), but has lived around the country (OR, CO, OK, FL) as well as overseas in Burundi, Africa. He came to Rockbridge in 2011 and married his wife, Mary, in 2015.

Education: Wes has a Master of Divinity from Regent University (VA), with a concentration in Hebrew and Greek. He also has a B.A. in English from Greenville University (IL), with minors in Theatre and Religion/Philosophy.

Favorite Food: Happy to eat most anything. Rarely turns down ice cream. Will gladly wash dishes for the cook.

Favorite Bible Verse (ask for an explanation):

Exodus 6:9 — "Moses spoke thus to the people of Israel, but they did not listen to Moses, on account of their despondency and cruel bondage."

Why does he love BVPHC? There is freedom for the Holy Spirit to move.