ABOUT US

I am a native of the Seven Cities, born in Portsmouth and raised in Suffolk, so it’s fitting that God would call me to minister to the people in our community. I grew up in a Christian home and attended Christian schools but walked away from the faith in my early twenties. During that time, I got involved in a lot of things I had no business being involved in, so like you, I have a past. It was through that time, however, that Jesus showed me how desperately I needed a savior, and He called me to Himself. I’m far from perfect, but by God’s grace, I do my best to live a God-honoring life through the power of His Holy Spirit.

I love being a pastor! My passions in ministry are teaching others how to study God’s word and helping them grow spiritually. My wife, Rashidah, and I live in Suffolk, VA with our English Lab, Max. We have a blended family with five adult children and one grandchild. I am a graduate of Liberty University, with a Doctorate of Ministry (D. Min) in Theology and Apologetics. I love sports (especially football and basketball), BBQ, reading, and strength training. My prayer is that God work through me to help you grow in your faith and to help you reach the people that matter to you with the good news of faith in Jesus.

Pastor Jay