Mineral Springs Baptist Church

1030 Bible Lane  Vinton, VA  24179  540-890-4465

Gathering the Harvest
as We Grow in Grace

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Andy Rice, Senior Pastor

Andy has been Senior Pastor of Mineral Springs since 1996. Before coming to Mineral Springs he had been the pastor of two other congregations. Andy graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor’s degree and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity.

Andy and Beth were married during their college days and have two sons, AJ and Jonathan.

Andy’s commitment is to expository preaching with the desire of teaching the whole counsel of God. He does not attempt to teach for intellectual knowledge but for changed lives, which are lived for the glory of God. Andy has a deep passion for the glory of God and the advancement of God’s kingdom in this community and around the world.

Robert "Bobby" Harris, Associate Pastor

Pastor Robert "Bobby" Harris, Jr. came to Mineral Springs Baptist Church in 1989 as Associate Pastor working in the areas of music, youth and senior adults. He and his wife, Renee, came here from First Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC where he had served for three years as associate pastor. He met Renee while they were in college and were married in June, 1985. He and Renee have one son, Robert, III "Trey", Born 8/11/89 (Age 18).

Pastor Bobby is a 1985 graduate of Piedmont Bible College. He holds a Bachelor's Degree of Religious Education with a major in music and Bible. Pastor Bobby was ordained into the ministry at Mineral Springs Baptist Church in May, 1990. Bobby and Renee were instrumental in starting the Mineral Springs Christian School. Bobby still serves as Administrator of the school. Renee has served at the Christian School since 1989,  for the last 18 years and is currently serving as the Pre-School Director.

Bobby loves his ministry at Mineral Springs. He is grateful for 18 wonderful years of service (Since Nov 1989) with the loving people of the church and looks forward to what God will do in the future. He has seen God do amazing things over these years and gives God all the glory and honor.

Micah Young, Associate Pastor, Minister to Students (PHOTO COMING SOON!)

Micah was born again by God's grace through the ministry of his parents and youth leaders.  He was taught God's Word from childhood and began considering a call to ministry early on.  During and immediately after his undergraduate training at Virginia Tech, God confirmed his call to the ministry.  He attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in North Carolina for pastoral training.

Micah has served at White Rock Baptist Church (Hardy, VA), Rainbow Forest Baptist Church (Troutville, VA) and Grace Fellowship Church (Roanoke, VA).  In these places, he enjoyed the varying roles of youth, singles, education and preaching ministry.

Micah has been married to Rita since 1995, and they have three boys named Ethan (Born October 1998) age 9, Luke (Born March 2000) age 8 and Nicholas (Born March 2003) age 5.

Micah, philosophy of ministry is based upon his theological conviction that God is ultimate and all humanity desperately needs His grace.  The goal of a healthy youth ministry is to see children and youth come to a radical God-centered understanding of themselves, the culture they live in and how to engage that culture to the glory of God.

Mrs. Pat Stevens, Secretary

Patricia Stevens (Pat as we call her and the school children “Mrs. Pat”) began her ministry as our church secretary in March, 1996. She and her husband Glenn were raised in the area, left for a while and returned in March 1994 and built their dream house—a log cabin. Pat was raised a Baptist and has a very strong faith and commitment to her God, church and family.

Glenn is a minister of the Church of the Brethren denomination. Pat has an active role in their church family and has held various positions in the church district and denomination including a mission trip to Puerto Rico. She has two stepchildren and three grandchildren who adore her. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their family, friends and traveling. Their favorite music is gospel.

Pat and her husband are also active participants in Mineral Springs’ senior adult activities and attend other events of Mineral Springs as their time allows.

In addition to being the church secretary, she is also the school secretary which means adopting other roles as the need arrives. She is a Certified Professional Secretary and has many years of experience in various professional fields as administrative assistant/secretary.

Mineral Springs Baptist Church  1030 Bible Lane  Vinton, VA  24179  540-890-4465