PASTORS/ELDERS
church leadership
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Dr. LANCE ROBERTS - Senior PASTOR/elder
Education:
B.S. in Missions & Cross-Cultural Communications - Liberty University
M.Div. & D.Min. in Expository Preaching - The Master's Seminary
Experience:
Missionary in Czech Republic from 2001-2020.
Current position at Westover since January 1, 2021.
Favorite verse:
1 Cor 15:58; Gal 2:20
Things I enjoy:
Being with my family, fishing, hunting
Lance was born and raised in southwest Florida and came to know the Lord at a young age. He later attended Liberty University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Missions. He then studied at The Master’s Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity degree and a Doctorate of Ministry in Expository Preaching. Lance served in the Czech Republic from 2001-2020 as a church planter. In addition to church planting and church revitalization, he also established the Czech Bible Institute, and Didsako publishing ministry. He began serving as the senior pastor of Westover Baptist Church in January 2021. Lance and his wife Sandy have been married since 1998 and have 4 children.
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CHRIS ROBERTSON - ASSOCIATE PASTOR/ELDER - STUDENT MINISTRIES
Education:
B.A. in Theology - Cornerstone Baptist Bible College & Seminary
Experience:
Westover Christian Academy - Secondary Boys Bible Teacher since 2021
Community Activities:
Chaplain - Danville Otterbots
Favorite Verse:
"But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8
Things You Enjoy:
Quiet time with God in His Word, spending time with my family, Atlanta Braves baseball, Chick-Fil-A
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REV. PAUL NELSON - ASSOCIATE PASTOR/ELDER - WORSHIP & CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Education:
B.A. in Secondary Education - Tennessee Temple University
Experience:
Westover Baptist Church since 1993
Community Activity:
Volunteer Chaplain - Danville Regional Medical Center
Favorite Verse:
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Phil. 4:13
Things You Enjoy:
Coaching cross country, time with grandkids, and running
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JIM BARBER - PASTOR/ELDER
Education:
B.A. In Youth Ministries and Physical Education - Pensacola Christian College
Experience:
Westover Baptist Church since 2016
Community Activities:
Feeding program
Favorite Verse:
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33
Things You Enjoy:
Dallas Cowboys, UVA sports and documentaries.
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JOHN CLINE - ASSOCIATE PASTOR/ELDER - ADMINISTRATOR OF WESTOVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Education:
M.A. in Religion - Liberty University
Experience:
Current Position since 2017
Operations Manager - God's Pit Crew - 4 years
Youth Pastor - 11 years
Favorite Verse:
"You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3
Things You Enjoy:
A God moment, relief of an extreme like a warm car on a cold day, time with family, a good book, snow
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dr. doug barber - pastor emeritus
* Pastor Barber is not officially part of the church leadership, but loves the Lord and loves to serve.
Education:
B.A. in Business - Georgia State University
M.Div. & D.Min. - Temple Baptist Theological Seminary
Experience:
Westover Baptist Church since 1993
Community Activities:
Board President - Transition Pregnancy Solutions
Volunteer Chaplain - Danville Regional Medical Center
Favorite Verse:
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His Purpose." Romans 8:28
Things You Enjoy:
Golf, spending time with family
Emeritus - of the former holder of an office, having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.