MISSION
PROCLAIMING THE EXCELLENCIES OF JESUS
WE EXIST TO PROCLAIM THE EXCELLENCIES OF JESUS TO EVERYONE... ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER HEARD.
(1 PETER 2:9-10; ROMANS 10:13-15)
MAKE DISCIPLES
WHO MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, STARTING IN POWHATAN, VA
(MATTHEW 28:18-20; ACTS 1:8)
OUR VALUES
WE DESIRE TO LIVE LIVES THAT ARE GOD-GLORIFYING, CHRIST-SATISFIED, AND SPIRIT-UNITED IN THE POWER OF GOD
AUTHENTIC WORSHIPPERS
GROWING JESUS FOLLOWERS
OF ALL AGES
BOLD WITNESSES
FAMILIES OF GRACE AND TRUTH
COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORS
FERVENT PRAYERS
VISION
LEADERSHIP
Brad Russell
Lead Pastor / Preaching / Mission
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MDiv Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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BA History Campbell University
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Came to OPBC in 2007
Scott Mills
Elder / Connect Groups / Finance
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Former Pastor and Missionary with the International Mission Board
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Currently oversees global engagement finances for the IMB
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Has been a member of OPBC since 2024
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Oversees finances and Connect Groups
John Hash
Associate Pastor/ Discipleship
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Retired Contractor, Builder and Facilities Manager
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Has been a member of OPBC with his wife Pam for several years
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Served as Small Group Leader, Teacher, Building and Grounds Manager and Deacon
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Oversees Men's and Women's Discipleship and Building
Deacons
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Mark Lewis (Chairman)
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Bill Clancy
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Mark Hodges
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George Thomas
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Paul Harris
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Jim Zahringer
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Nathan Waters
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Kenneth Branch
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Robert Rigdon
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David Mack
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Norman Way
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Joshua Cote
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Dale Long
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Eric Paxton
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John Whitten
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Brad Herbert
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Dale Baake
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Jerry Broadway