Dr. Patrick Edwards
Lead Pastor
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Patrick joined the King’s Grant family in July 2024. He studied History at the University of Virginia, and went on to earn his Masters degree and Ph.D. at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.
He’s led churches in North Carolina, Missouri, and Maryland, as well as partners with pastors and church planters throughout Europe. Patrick is passionate about helping others grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and walk closely with Jesus. He loves to mobilize Christians to live on mission at home and to the ends of the earth!
Patrick is married to Teresa, who is a Virginia Beach native, and is the dad to Aiden, Charlotte, and a handsome Golden Retriever named Bennett!
Belinda Reynolds
Music Minister
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Belinda joined our staff several years ago as our pianist but is now serving as our full time Director of Music. Since August 2022, she has proven to be a gifted choir director and regularly leads this congregation to worship our risen Savior week after week. She coordinates congregational signing, special vocal music, and gifted musicians, as well as organizes and leads first-class Christmas and Easter presentations.
As a life-long music educator, she not only leads the congregation well, she is also an outstanding leader with our children’s music program.
Scott Chafee
Discipleship Pastor
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Scott joined our staff in September 2007 taking on the responsibility of our discipleship ministry. He is a graduate of the University of Montevallo (Alabama) with a degree in Counseling and Guidance, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky) with a Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in pastoral care and counseling.
His prior experiences include church staff work in Alabama and Virginia, five years of missionary service in Zambia and seven years as a missionary consultant for the International Mission Board. He came to us from Chatham, Virginia where he served on staff at Chatham Baptist Church and taught Bible Survey and Apologetics at Hargrave Military Academy.
Beth Anderson
Student Minister
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Beth joined our staff in 2007 as Student Minister. She graduated from Averett University in Danville, VA with a religion degree after sensing God’s call to ministry as a teenager.
She has a heart for students and young adults, and longs to see them grow in their relationship with the Lord and then use their gifts to share His love with others. Her years of various ministry experiences have taught her that God faithfully shows up when you step up in obedience, and out in faith.
Born and raised in Virginia Beach, she and her husband Ryan love beach days, finding new Mexican restaurants, scuba diving, and serving the Kingdom together.
Amy Newberry
Children’s Minister
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Amy joined the staff in April 2016 to lead our preschool department. She is quite gifted in dealing with people, as well as managing volunteers and processes. She has a love for children and is a fantastic addition to our staff.
We value her ideas, passion, and commitment to the families at King’s Grant Baptist Church and our local neighborhood.
In August 2018, Amy added Children’s Ministry to her responsibilities providing the same excellent passion and care for kids grades 1-6 and their families.
Justin Thorton
Worship Director
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Justin joined the King’s Grant family in 2022. He is passionate about leading worship and equipping the church to express praise in both familiar as well as new ways. One of his joys has been partnering with the worship and technical team in cultivating fresh ideas with the praise team all while fostering an atmosphere of worship.
A Virginia Beach native, he graduated from James Madison University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in music education and currently teaches middle school band at Landstown Middle School. Outside of church and teaching, he loves camping, playing trumpet, and spending quality time with his wife, Annabelle, and their family.
Peggy Parker
Office Secretary
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Peggy has been a long time member at King’s Grant and is willing and capable to fill in during times of vacancy at this position. Her kind spirit and helpful attitude bring support and stability to the work and ministry of the church.
Lisa Hogan
Financial Secretary
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Lisa brought her skills to the congregation of King’s Grant in 2025. A talented and accomplished financial administrator, she has served a number of different churches and organizations throughout the Hampton Roads Community.
