MEET OUR STAFF

Barry Rice

Lead Pastor

Pastor Barry is a native Virginian. His alma mater is Liberty University where he met Jesus and his wife, Christina. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Management. While working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Liberty, Barry felt the call to full time ministry. He quickly enrolled in the Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Masters in Arts and Religion. Prior to being called into full time ministry, Barry founded a Feats of Strength team called F.I.R.M. Foundation, traveling nationally and internationally performing “feats of strength” as a means to share the gospel of Jesus to youth groups, churches, detention homes, prisons, colleges, with the largest event being a sold out 10,000 seat men’s ministry event where he opened for speakers including Joe White, Tim Tebow, Willie Robertson and Ben Roethlisberger. Barry has worked as a professor of youth ministry at Liberty University, a youth pastor, family pastor, and church planter. Pastor Barry has founded and lead three church plants, one in Virginia and two in Florida. Pastor Barry has been married to Christina for 30 years. They have four daughters, two sons and a son-in-love. He loves his family, football, and sharing his faith.
Fav Movie: Braveheart
Fav Sports Team: Liberty University Football
Fav Restaurant: O’hana’s

DAVID JAMES

Worship & Youth Director
David James was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida and serves as our Youth and Worship Director. David is the second youngest of 5 children and recently graduated Ocean's Edge University with a bachelors in modern music with a minor in biblical discipleship. 
 
David has a strong passion to share the Gospel with our Youth and to help guide them through middle and high school years. Leaning on his love of music and personal experiences, it is David's mission to let the Lord use him to help make disciples and grow His kingdom. 

CHRISTINA RICE

Executive Administrator
Christina has served in ministry along side her husband for 30 years, co-founding three churches and serving as the Executive Administrator in each one. She loves to see the body of Christ working together to sharing the gospel of Jesus to the world.
 
 Christina is a mom to six children, four daughters and two sons, all of whom love Jesus and serve Him at their respective churches. Christina received her first Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing from Liberty University. She has been a nurse for over 25 years. She is currently enrolled in a double degree program to obtain a second Bachelor's degree which will be in Ministry and a Master's in Business.

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