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 Hilsong. 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 apart of!  

Favorite Bible verse: Romans 5:8 – “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/her: When Pastor Adam was a senior in High School he won the “Sewer of the Year” award as the top sower in his class. 

Why does he/she love BVPHC? Pastor Adam has never experienced a body of people so welcoming and hospitable. Everyone is family at BVPHC!

Family: Gunner grew up here in Buena Vista. His whole family lives here. Britney was born and raised in Martinsville, VA. They were set up through a mutual friend in 2021, married in Novemeber 2023, and are beginning to build their new home in BV. They have one inside pup, Tilly, and many hunting dogs.

Education: Gunner graduated with his BS in Forestry from Virginia Tech in 2018. Britney graduated from JMU in 2019 with a BS in Health Sciences and then a Master’s in 2021 in Occupational Therapy.

Favorite Food/Restaurants: Gunner & Britney eat at home almost always, but when they do eat out they enjoy Katana in Buena Vista. Gunner’s favorite food is fish, and Britney’s is steak.

Favorite music/Artists: They both enjoy contemporary Christian music and country music (older country more than new country). Some of Gunner’s favorite artists are Tim McGraw, Elevation Worship, and Randy Travis. Britney likes to listen to Elevation Worship, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, and Hillsong Worship.

Favorite books: Britney loves to read and listen to audiobooks. Her favorites are Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers and The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Her favorite book of the Bible is Romans. Gunner doesn’t read many books, but his favorite book of the Bible is Proverbs.

Favorite Sports Team: Britney does not have favorite sport teams really, but pulls for her alma mater, JMU, when they are playing! Gunner’s favorite teams are Virginia Tech and the Commanders for the NFL.

Favorite Bible Verse: Gunner: Isaiah 41:10—“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Britney: Romans 8:28—“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Something most people don’t know about Britney & Gunner?: 

When growing up, Britney’s youth group was very important to her. Those years in her life were crucial to growing her faith. She wants all teenagers to have amazing experiences in youth group like she did.

Gunner lives off of black coffee. He will not drink it with any creamer or sugar.

Why do they love BVPHC?:  Britney and Gunner both love BVPHC because they felt like family from the first time they visited. BVPHC has such a warm, welcoming environment that allows people to worship and fellowship freely.

Family- I grew up in Buena Vista. I met my husband, Kevin in highschool. After dating for 4 years we got married in 1986. We have been married for 35 years and we have 3 daughters, Shaina, Morgan and Hannah. Our girls have blessed us with 4 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 Nicks 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 heads.

“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 & a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Something people don’t know about me- I have a passion to help people in need. 

Why does she love BVPHC- I went to BVPHC when I was a child. Here I am 45 years later and the Lord has lead me back to this church. 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 Scripture Verse: “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.” 1 Corinthians 13: 1-2

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

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 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.”