Spreading God's Word

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"A good driver uses the rear-view mirror of the car or truck effectively because it is important to be aware of what is behind.  Every so often, he must glance into the rear-view mirror.  But, if he stares into it too long, he cannot see what is ahead... As we look back, we appreciate those who have been here before us... We can give thanks to God for revealing Himself through the people and events of our past.  But then, we must use what we have learned to propel us into the future... It is [our] prayer that the next chapters of our history will be the most glorious of all, as we strive to be the people of God, who depend daily upon His grace." 


- Former Pastor of Flint Hill Baptist Church Michael B. Winters

Beliefs

Simply put, we believe our purpose at Flint Hill Baptist Church is to "Glorify God and Grow Believers."  Growing believers is a two-fold calling that all believers should be taking part in and our focus at FHBC.  We must fulfill the Great Commission and strive to reach the lost in our families, churches, communities, and abroad.  However, we believe we will never be effective in this mission if we are not also discipling each other and continuing to feed His flock.  We must grow more believers, but also grow as believers.  If we are striving to grow His church through evangelism and discipleship, then we believe we achieving our ultimate goal of glorifying His name.  


As a Southern Baptist church, Flint Hill Baptist Church affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.  


THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION


THE BAPTIST FAITH AND MESSAGE 2000


We also participate in the Strawberry Baptist Association family of churches comprised of SBC churches in Bedford County and the surrounding areas.


The strawberry baptist Association

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team is made up of our Pastor, Deacons, and a Church Council.  

  • Vernon DeLong  - Interim Pastor

    Vernon has served in pastoral ministry for 35 years, serving churches in North Carolina and Virginia. He served as Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Bedford for 16 years, before retiring from full-time ministry in 2019. He then served as Transitional Pastor for Pecks Baptist Church, Flint Hill Baptist Church and Diamond Hill Baptist Church in the Strawberry Baptist Association of Bedford County.

    Vernon graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1991 with a Master of Divinity. His background is in electronics and computers, having worked 15 years in public work before surrendering to God’s Call to pastoral ministry in 1984. He now lives at Smith Mountain Lake with his wife, Wanda. They have been married for 50 years.