OUR VISION
“We are called to be an authentic Christian community where anyone can be transformed into a disciple of Jesus.”
who we are
We love God and we love people. We don’t dress fancy and we don’t judge so come just as you are. We are not perfect! We are growing in God’s grace and holiness together. Because of God’s presence in our lives, we love all people. We enjoy doing life together, and we serve the Lord together in our community. We are always making room for more and we believe the gospel of Jesus Christ is good news!
All will be welcomed, accepted, challenged, and encouraged!
a community that is
Authentic, engaging, accepting, loving, and safe for all
Growing Christ-like disciples in community, learning God’s word and living it out daily
Allowing the Holy Spirit to move and work in the lives of our people
Serving God through serving others
Providing a genuine, encouraging, challenging, positive and exciting atmosphere of worship
Pastor B. J. Keeter
Pastoring VBNaz since December of 2014, he and his wife Rachel have three great kids- Bradley, Clayton, and Claire. He loves God and loves people, and enjoys being with his family. He is an encourager and has a great sense of humor. He likes to laugh and have fun with friends and thrives on connecting with people. Pastor B. J. enjoys leading others to make new strides in their relationships with God and others. He is a sports fan and enjoys the outdoors.
Pastor B.J.'s top five personal strengths are Strategy, Relationships, Developing Others, Winning Others Over, and Empathy.
Youth ministry director Dalton Handwork
Pastor Dalton joined our team in May 2023. He is great at connecting with teens and fostering authentic and inclusive community! Dalton loves the Lord and models a personal walk with Jesus. He has a great positive attitude that is infectious. He makes #VBNazYouth fun, safe, and encouraging for everyone. Dalton is also very talented musician and enjoys using his gifts for the Lord.
Pastor Dalton’s top 5 personal strengths are Restorative, Responsibility, Includer, Positivity, and Developing Others.