Dr. JOnathan A. Watson, SR. Pastor

Email: pastor@bbcappomattox.org

Place of birth: Appomattox, VA

Birthday: September 20

Wife: Michelle (May 29)

Anniversary: December 18, 2004

Children: William, Victoria, Isaac, Caroline, Alayna Joy

Education:  

- Bachelors of Science in Pastoral Studies (Tennessee Temple University '05)

- Master of Arts in Religion concentration in Church Ministries (Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary '07),

- Master of Divinity (Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary '10)

- Doctor of Ministry: Ministry Leadership (Liberty University Rawlings School of Divinity '21)

Ministry Experience:

- 2004 - Internship at Bible Baptist Church (Hendersonville, TN)

- 2005-2006 - Children's Pastor at Bible Baptist Church (Appomattox, VA)

- 2006-2011 - Youth Pastor at Bible Baptist Church (Hendersonville, TN)

- January 2012 - Pastor at Bible Baptist Church (Appomattox, VA)

Life Verse: Psalm 19:14

Favorite Pro sports teams: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves & Nashville Predators

Favorite College teams: Virginia Tech Hokies & Liberty Flames

Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster

Hobbies/Interests: Beyond his family and ministry, Pastor Watson enjoys running, coaching/playing soccer, landscaping, painting, college football and racing.

Ryan Rushing, Assistant Pastor

Youth Ministry

Email: ryanrushing@bbcappomattox.org

Place of birth: Houston, TX

Birthday: 02/12/96

Wife: Michelle Rushing (07/26/95)

Anniversary: 07/28/18

Children: Abraham, Benjamin

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries (Pensacola Christian College ’18)
  • Master of Divinity (Pensacola Theological Seminary ’21)

Ministry Experience:

  • 2017 - Internship at Berean Baptist Church (Griffin, GA)
  • 2018-2021 – Internship at Cloverleaf Baptist Church (Mobile, AL)
  • 2021-2023 – Associate Pastor at Cloverleaf Baptist Church (Mobile, AL)
  • 2023-2025 – Youth Minister at Trinity Baptist Church (Grand Prairie, TX)
  • August 2025 – Youth Pastor at Bible Baptist Church (Appomattox, VA)

Life Verse: Romans 12:1-2

Favorite Teams: Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves

Favorite Restaurant: Longhorns Steakhouse

Hobbies/Interests: Beyond spending time with his family, Ryan enjoys hiking, working out, playing sports, and a good cup of coffee.

J.D. Critcher, Assistant Pastor

Music & Childrens ministry

Email:  jchrc2000@gmail.com

Place of birth:  Roanoke, VA

Birthday: July 10

Wife: Crissy Critcher (November 3)

Anniversary: September 16

Children: Halley (May 21) and Riley (November 16)

Education:  

Associate Degree in Police Science, Virginia Highlands Community College, 1991

Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Liberty University, 1994

Associate Degree in Religion, Liberty University, 1994

Ministry Experience:  

Licensed to Preach the Gospel, High Point Baptist Church (Meadowview, Va), 1993

Children's Pastor/Awana Commander, Clearview Baptist Church (Rustburg, Va), 2004 - 2015

Ordained to Gospel Ministry, Clearview Baptist Church (Rustburg, Va), 2010

Music Minister/Assistant Pastor, Bible Baptist Church (Appomattox, Va), 2016 - Present

Life Verse: Proverbs 3:5, 6

Favorite Pro sports teams: Miami Dolphins

Favorite College teams:  University of Tennessee (football), Duke University (basketball)

Favorite restaurant: Culver's

Hobbies/Interests: Golf

Jeannie Sollie, Church Secretary

Email: office@bbcappomattox.org

Birthday: February 13

Place of Birth: Appomattox, Va

Husband: Shaun

Anniversary: March 30

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University

Favorite Scriptures: Joel 2:25, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 22:31-32