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SUNDAY MORNING, 8:45 + 11, SEPT 7thDr. Peterson has an extensive and progressive thirty-year career in higher education. Before becoming the 10th president at Bluefield University, he served as the vice president for adult & graduate studies at Houston Christian University. He was the founding vice president of the Pampell Online Division, a new initiative at HCU to develop online undergraduate and graduate programs. Before his role at HCU, Dr. Peterson served as the vice president for admissions at Liberty University and was an instrumental part of the historic growth of the online program at the institution, reaching more than 100,000 enrollments. His higher education career started in the trenches, as his first role was in financial aid, helping students fund their education. He then assisted the chancellor’s staff for over a decade, serving in various capacities and roles. In 2007, Dr. Peterson transitioned to the executive director of University Advancement, where he led comprehensive marketing strategies for residential and online programs. Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Peterson is the middle child of five siblings raised by his mother. After attending the World of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake, NY, he relocated to Virginia in 1993, where he continued his studies at Liberty University. While enrolled at LU, Dr. Peterson put down roots when he married his wife, Faith. Together, they raised five children. He is a devoted husband and father who balances his professional commitments with a busy family life. Dr. Peterson and his wife are almost empty nesters, as their youngest daughter is a freshman at Bluefield University. Dr. Peterson’s interests extend beyond his professional life. He is an avid golfer, hiker, and, most recently, pickleball player. His commitment to community service is evident in his participation in various projects. He also values lifelong learning, constantly seeking new knowledge and experiences. |
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SUNDAY EVENING, 6PMPastor Timothy and his wife, Hannah-Kait, have been married for nine years and have two children, Lillian and Grant. Both are natives of Radford, where they graduated high school and began dating. Timothy graduated from Carolina University (formerly Piedmont International University) with his Bachelor's and Master of Divinity degrees. He has served as the Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church Radford for seven years and is passionate about preaching God's Word and helping others grow in their personal walk with Jesus. |
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MONDAY + TUESDAY, 6:30PMLead pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg VA, Kurt and his wife Wanda were married in 1988 and have four adult married children and eight grandchildren! Kurt does the majority of the teaching and preaching on Sundays at Faith, leads the ministry team, and helps promote the vision of the church. His passion is for people to learn about Jesus through carefully and passionately delivered messages. If you meet Kurt, you’ll soon discover his genuine love for people and his passion for Dunkin’ Donuts and Jif extra-crunchy peanut butter! |
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WEDNESDAY, 6:30PMShawn Murnahan became a follower of Jesus during a deployment to Iraq in 2006 with the United States Army. Since that time he has completed a bachelor's degree in Pastoral studies from Appalachian Bible College and a Master of Divinity from Liberty University. Shawn currently serves as Pastor of New Zion Regular Baptist Church in Princeton, WV. Shawn and his wife Lauren have four children. |
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THURSDAY, 6:30PMDan is a native of Massachusetts who became a follower of Jesus during his college years. He is currently working toward a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries through Liberty Seminary. Dan has served at Johnston Chapel since 2013 in the role of Pastor of Student Ministries and Foreign Missions. Prior to joining the pastoral staff, Dan and his family were sent out by Johnston Chapel to serve as missionaries in Papua New Guinea with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. Dan and his wife, Amy, have five children: Tyler, Kate, Claire, Ben, and Elijah. Dan enjoys the outdoors, including camping, fishing, and hunting. He is also an avid New England sports fan. & |
