PASTOR DR. JEFF RITCHEY
Dr. Ritchey served as a missionary with the International Mission Board (IMB) of the Southern Baptist Conventions for 15 years. He was appointed by the IMB, to the country of Croatia in Eastern Europe. He worked alongside the Croatian Baptist leaders serving in areas of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. He continued his work with the International Mission Board and served as a professor at the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary and College in Christian Education. He worked with the Canadian Baptist Convention to establish a leadership development program for training lay leaders. He was an Assistant Professor at Liberty University, School of Divinity. Dr. Ritchey received his Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religious Education, and his PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth Texas .
Dr. Ritchey is married to Brigitte. They have three adult children and two grandchildren.
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Terri Mason
Since she grew up in the area on Grassy Hill Road, Terri Paxton Mason feels blessed to be in the Troutville area again. It seems, she has come full circle!
She had an early interest in playing the piano and eventually became church pianist of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church. She graduated in 1984 from Hollins University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Pedagogy with studies in Organ and then moved to Louisville, Kentucky where she began studies in Organ at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eventually, she changed her focus to Christian Education and graduated in 1987 with a Master’s Degree in Christian Education and then became ordained into the Gospel Ministry in 1989. In March of 1985, she married John P. Mason (former Pastor of Fincastle Baptist). In 1990, John moved to Louisville with her and received his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies. There they served churches together in Louisville, KY; Norfolk, VA; and Colonial Heights near the Richmond area of Virginia.
Unfortunately, John passed away from cancer in September of 2013. Terry chose to follow in his footsteps and became Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist. A few years later, in 2017, after the death of her Father, she moved back to the local area here to be of help to her Mother in Boones Mill, Virginia.
Terri has 2 sons: Benjamin and John Michael. They remain in the Richmond area and are a constant source of blessing and inspiration!
YOUTH PASTOR
This is currently an open position at Troutville Baptist Church. We have numerous lay persons assisting with our youth group during this time of transition.
Children and youth are the future of any congregation and we must embrace them with open arms to ensure that the legacy of the gospel of Jesus Christ is passed to the next generation.
church pianist
We are currently looking for a Pianist. The Pianist will play an essential role in the mission and ministry of the church, providing piano accompaniment for all worship services and applicable performances and rehearsals. The pianist will collaborate with fellow staff members, working under the leadership of the Minister of Music/Music Director. This position is a part time salaried year-round position. If you would like to apply please send resume to troutvillebaptistchurchpc@gmail.com
