Meet the Pastor

Rev. Patrick W. Bland is a native of Buckingham County, VA. He is the son of Carol Bland Johnson and grandson of the late Dea. Samuel and Deaconess Lucy Bland. Rev. Bland was fortunate to be covered spiritually by his mother and grandparents from a child up. Rev. Bland’s brother Marcellus, mirrored the attitude of their mother and grandparents and because of that, Rev. Bland still looks to his brother for mentorship.

Rev. Bland was blessed by God to find and marry the incomparable Rev. Darlene Celeste (Mahan) Bland. He suggests that God custom-made Rev. D. Bland just for him. God looked beyond his faults and gave him just who he needed. This partnership of marriage, life and ministry afforded Rev. Bland an opportunity to become a father to two incredibly beautiful children, Tyler and Harmony. It is no secret, that family is extremely important to him.

Rev. Bland entered the gospel ministry at the age of 19. He was licensed and ordained by the Third Liberty Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Roderick Galloway. There, he served as Minister of Music and Youth Minister. He was seasoned in youth ministry by his mother and mentored by his pastor as well as other ministers as to the vocation and practice of ministry.

Rev. Bland was educated in the Buckingham County Public School System where he received his academic diploma. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Union University. Rev. Bland also obtained a Master of Divinity Degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Rev. Bland was then able to obtain a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University with a specification in Pastoral Leadership.

He has been afforded the opportunity to be a motivational speaker for various public-school systems, facilitator of various workshops, In-home and Day Treatment Counselor, Mentor, Parent Support Specialist as well as a Worship Leader. He now serves as the Dean of Students for Henrico High School. Rev. Bland is a humble young man who truly believes that the pulpit belongs to God and that the attention needs to be on Him.

He is confident in his relationship with God through Jesus Christ and moves as the Holy Spirit directs him to move. He is also loved and supported by his family and truly understands the importance of fellowship.