Spring Hill Baptist Church

Our Staff

Senior Pastor - Reverend Brandon Ives

Brandon is originally from Richmond, Virginia. He met his wife Heather when they were children in the same preschool, and they later reconnected at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has a degree in Theology from John Leland Seminary and served as senior pastor for First Baptist Church of Chase City, Virginia, before coming to Spring Hill. Brandon and Heather have four children: Augustine, Tobias, Charlotte and Xavier. He can be contacted at brandon@springhillbaptist.org.

If you would like to read Brandon's blog check out www.brandonives.com

Mary Buckner - Associate Minister

Mary joined Spring Hill in July of 2000 and is responsible for the 11:00 worship service music and the choir, special needs ministry, women's ministry and community ministries. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Charleston Southern University, a Master of Church Music from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has done extensive work on a Master of Elementary Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. Mary and her husband Mark are parents of one son, Jon. Please email Mary (mary@springhillbaptist.org) with any questions.

Office Hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Mike and Christine Alley - Youth Ministry Leaders

Mike, Christine and their son Peyton have been part of the Spring Hill family since 1997. Mike and Christine joined the staff in June of 2003. Mike has served as a coach in this community for more than 16 years and also previously worked with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, working at UVA and the area high schools. His passion is to teach Christian values and good character to athletes and coaches on and off the field. Christine coordinates many of the youth events, leads our 9:00 contemporary worship service at Frays Mill, and serves in a number of other roles at the church. Together they have committed their lives to working with teenagers from all walks of life. Please contact Mike and Christine (alley@springhillbaptist.org) for questions about youth.

Joey Clark - Church Administrator

Joey Clark joined the Spring Hill family in February of 2011. She has lived here in Virginia since 1996, moving from her hometown of Pensacola Beach, Florida. She is married to Robin, who is the Lieutenant Director of Madison County EMS and an instructor at UVA. They have one daughter, Chloe, who attends William Monroe Middle School. Prior to the Administrative job at Spring Hill, Joey worked in a pediatric office and was the office manager of a Veterinary Clinic. She has 4 loving dogs and one cat which are her furry children. In her free time she loves to scrapbook, create cards with her photography and anything to do with the beach. If you ask Joey where she is vacationing, you can bet she says the Outer Banks. Come check out her office and you can see signs of the beach everywhere. She is very eager to help anyone that needs her assistance here at Spring Hill Baptist Church. If you have any questions regarding the church, please contact her at joey@springhillbaptist.org.