Jason Hay - Senior Pastor
Pastor Jason joined the LHBC team in January, 2017. He is a graduate of Liberty University and served in the Mecklenburg, Virginia area before coming to LHBC. He brings with him an excitement and enthusiasm about life and ministry as does his wife Tiffany who is also active and engaging in the ministries of the church. Jason and Tiffany have a son and daughter - one in middle school and the other in elementary -- who have added to the youthful joy of the church. Jason’s passion is people which you will experience that upon your first visit to Lynn Haven.
Pastor Jason joined the LHBC team in January, 2017. He is a graduate of Liberty University and served in the Mecklenburg, Virginia area before coming to LHBC. He brings with him an excitement and enthusiasm about life and ministry as does his wife Tiffany who is also active and engaging in the ministries of the church. Jason and Tiffany have a son and daughter - one in middle school and the other in elementary -- who have added to the youthful joy of the church. Jason’s passion is people which you will experience that upon your first visit to Lynn Haven.
Jessica Cravens - Children's Director/Preschool Director
Jessica Cravens serves in a dual-role position as our director of children’s ministry and director of Lynn Haven’s preschool. “Miss Jess” has a passion for children, education, and worship and has dedicated her life to the pursuit of that calling. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and has been teaching in Christian schools and involved in children’s ministry for the past 9 years. She lives in a tiny yellow cottage in the woods of Smith Mountain Lake with her baby puppy Zorro. In her spare time, you might find her jumping wakes on a jet ski, scavenging thrift stores looking for a bargain, clearing brush on her property, teaching music lessons, swimming, hiking, drinking coffee, visiting National parks, taking missions trips, and going on adventures!
Jessica Cravens serves in a dual-role position as our director of children’s ministry and director of Lynn Haven’s preschool. “Miss Jess” has a passion for children, education, and worship and has dedicated her life to the pursuit of that calling. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and has been teaching in Christian schools and involved in children’s ministry for the past 9 years. She lives in a tiny yellow cottage in the woods of Smith Mountain Lake with her baby puppy Zorro. In her spare time, you might find her jumping wakes on a jet ski, scavenging thrift stores looking for a bargain, clearing brush on her property, teaching music lessons, swimming, hiking, drinking coffee, visiting National parks, taking missions trips, and going on adventures!
Ryan Brown - Youth Pastor
Ryan grew up in Lynchburg, VA. He attended Jefferson Forest High School and upon graduating he enrolled at Liberty University where he completed his undergrad in Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministries. The Lord has placed the calling on his life for him to teach and raise up the next generation of students for Christ. Ryan is now pursuing his Masters of Arts in Christian Ministries also at Liberty University. Ryan has been serving in the student ministry at his home church Bedrock Lynchburg and has also served at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Ryan and his wife Annie married this November, 2019. In his free time, Ryan enjoys time with people, being outside, working out, and was voted class clown his senior year of High School.
Ryan grew up in Lynchburg, VA. He attended Jefferson Forest High School and upon graduating he enrolled at Liberty University where he completed his undergrad in Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministries. The Lord has placed the calling on his life for him to teach and raise up the next generation of students for Christ. Ryan is now pursuing his Masters of Arts in Christian Ministries also at Liberty University. Ryan has been serving in the student ministry at his home church Bedrock Lynchburg and has also served at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Ryan and his wife Annie married this November, 2019. In his free time, Ryan enjoys time with people, being outside, working out, and was voted class clown his senior year of High School.
Our Office Staff
Lynn Zimmerman - Office Manager /Financial Secretary
Our office manager is Lynn Zimmerman who has been with Lynn Haven since 2008. Lynn wears many “hats” as office manager from that of Ministry Assistant to the Pastors, keeping the finances of the church organized to working with the media needs of the church and many things in between.
Lynn enjoys working with and learning technology and media, reading when time allows, being involved and active in her home church where she sings and is a member of the choir..
She and her husband were raised just down the road in Bedford County where they still reside. They have two daughters who are out of the house, so they are now “empty-nesters”. Whenever you visit the church during business hours, she would love for you stop by and say “Hello”.
Our office manager is Lynn Zimmerman who has been with Lynn Haven since 2008. Lynn wears many “hats” as office manager from that of Ministry Assistant to the Pastors, keeping the finances of the church organized to working with the media needs of the church and many things in between.
Lynn enjoys working with and learning technology and media, reading when time allows, being involved and active in her home church where she sings and is a member of the choir..
She and her husband were raised just down the road in Bedford County where they still reside. They have two daughters who are out of the house, so they are now “empty-nesters”. Whenever you visit the church during business hours, she would love for you stop by and say “Hello”.
Linda Mayhew - Church Secretary
Linda joined the LHBC ministry support staff coming to us in 2011 as our part-time secretary. She has lived in Vinton since
1969 and two daughters and one grandchild. She is a native of Danville, Virginia. Linda likes spending time with her family, the beach, reading a good book and attending sports events that involve her granddaughter.
Linda joined the LHBC ministry support staff coming to us in 2011 as our part-time secretary. She has lived in Vinton since
1969 and two daughters and one grandchild. She is a native of Danville, Virginia. Linda likes spending time with her family, the beach, reading a good book and attending sports events that involve her granddaughter.