MEET OUR SENIOR PASTOR & FOUNDING VISIONARY
OUR SENIOR PASTOR
Reverend Ciarra N. Smith-Bond was born and raised in Richmond, Va. She is the wife of Ronald Bond, Jr. and they are the proud parents of 3 young men of valor, Calvin Jr., Josyah and Graceson. She is a leader, superior encourager, spiritual intellect, voice or reasoning, creator and advocate.
As a woman who firmly believes she must be a living example for those she mentors, she serves in a leadership role within the Juvenile Justice System. Ciarra received her Associates Degree in Funeral Service from John Tyler Community College. She later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Union University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Criminology and a minor in Legal Studies.
Ciarra serves as the Senior Pastor at Faith Community Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. She also serves with the Repairer of the Breach Global Ministry. Over the past 15 years, she has faithfully studied God’s word and served the membership with care and concern. As she matriculated through school, she began to question her next steps in vocation and ministry. Her destiny has led her into leadership within the ministry. Her role allows her to combine her passion, gifts and talents to help others gain a free and clear mind to tap into the greatness God has for them. Ciarra is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. where she is committed to be of service to all mankind. She also serves on the board for The Destiny’s Daughters Empowerment Ministry LLC. Actively involved in the community, both professionally and personally, she has surrendered to her calling to be a conduit for liberation and transformation.
Ciarra believes everyone is called for a purpose and everyday there must be great emphasis to fulfill that purpose.
Her favorite scripture is “ God is within her, she will not fall...” (Psalm 46:5 NIV).
OUR FOUNDING VISIONARY
Rev. Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ is the Founding Visionary of Faith Community Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia and an Associate Professor of Practical Theology at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.
Her senior sermon entitled, “An Unfinished Agenda” is published in Those Preaching Women, Volume II. She has published three books, Pamela Goes to Church and The Gospel According to Cancer: Reflections for Women with Cancer and Pamela Gets Baptized.
Dr. Gould-Champ is a former president of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and a former Moderator of the Shiloh Baptist Association of Virginia. She is the 1995 YWCA Woman of the Year for Religion recipient and designated a 2014 Boomer and Shaker by the Boomer Magazine.
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SEVEN FOLD MINISTRIES OF FAITH COMMUNITY
OUR MINISTRIES
WORSHIP
The mission of the Worship Ministry is to provide a vibrant worship under the leading of the Holy Spirit that allows us to praise God through prayer, the reading of scripture, personal testimonies, corporate singing, and the proclamation of God’s Word made relevant for our present situation.
- Greeters Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Movement Ministries (Mime, Praise Dance)
- Media Ministry
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The mission of the Christian Education Ministry is to provide a strong program of Christian Education that will reveal how God has been active in our history, the relevance of the Word of God for our present situation, and how God is calling us to live faithfully in the present. The focus of this ministry will be Bible studies, African-American heritage studies, prayer, and fellowship which will lead persons to Jesus Christ and move the body toward a more mature and fulfilled Christian life.
- Church School
- Parent Education Resource Ministry
- Heritage Ministry
- Health Ministry
- Youth Ministry
OUTREACH
The mission of the Outreach Ministry is to evangelize the communities of Fairfield, Whitcomb, and Creighton Courts to the end that persons will be saved and added to the church; and to the end that the community will be strengthened spiritually, economically, educationally, and socially.
- Evangelism Ministry
- Missions Ministry
- HOPE Prison Ministry
- HIV/AIDS Outreach Ministry
ADMINISTRATION
The mission of the Administration Ministry is to provide for the effective and efficient daily operation of church business and to provide a safe and clean building that is conducive to the ministries of the church.
- Administrative Staff & Volunteers
- Trustee Ministry
- Sexton
- Public Relations Ministry
FELLOWSHIP
The mission of the Fellowship Ministry is to provide opportunities for fellowship, encouragement, and celebration among the congregation and to provide Christian hospitality to our guests and to one another.
- Hospitality Ministry
- Special Events Ministry
- Relations Ministry
DISCIPLESHIP
The mission of the Discipleship Ministry is to provide for the development and growth of all members through shared experiences that are centered in the Word of God to the end that they become active disciples and are nurtured in the faith. The goal of this ministry is to move every member from membership to discipleship.
- Discipleship Development Ministry (Training, Member Placement)
- Shared Lifestyles Ministries (Women, Men, Married Couples, Singles)
- Spiritual Development Ministry (Grief, Lenten Journey)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Community Development Ministry is to empower the African American community by providing ministries that enhance life within the community. In addition, The ministry of community development seeks to share essential information and to provide needed services and training to residents of the community.The services and information provided are designed to effectively communicate the message of salvation through evangelism, social action, economic development, and justice.
- C.I.D., Incorporated (Community Inc Development)
- Education Advocacy Program
- R.I.S.E. Women's Empowerment Group
