Who We Are

Our Vision

Our Mission

To provide a loving, friendly, family atmosphere
where people can meet and serve Christ, community,
and one another.

What We Believe

We believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He is the sole authority for our congregation and lives. We believe that the Christian faith is not adherence to a doctrine about Him, but a relationship with Him.

We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and perfectly reveals Him to humankind. We believe that the scriptures should be taken seriously, and therefore should not be subject to shallow interpretation. We believe the scriptures to be “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16) and are a living testimony of the nature of God and always have something new to teach us. We believe each individual has the right and responsibility to interpret scripture as the spirit leads, without dependence on clergy, and that the Bible should be interpreted through the life of Christ.

We believe in believers’ baptism (that a person should be baptized when they make a personal decision to be a follower of Christ) Our methodology for baptism is immersion, which is a symbol of our death, burial, and resurrection in Christ.

We believe in the soul freedom of the believer (the right and responsibility for each believer to relate to God without the control of clergy or denomination.) We have no creed, except to love God and love our neighbor. (Mark 12:30-31)

We believe in the autonomy of the local church. We voluntarily cooperate with other entities but are not subject to their authority. We believe the local congregation has sole authority in determining church polity, staff, and ministry.

We believe in the separation of church and state. We believe that the co-mingling of these two entities is a toxic mixture that robs each entity of freedom. Our Baptist history is rife with examples of those who came to our country seeking religious freedom and feel that state-sponsored religion robs us of religious liberty. We believe that freedom of religion means freedom for all religions, not just our own.

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Becoming a member of our church allows you the opportunity to serve on the church council and hold other offices to deepen your relationship with Christ.

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About us

About Virginia Hill Baptist Church

A warm and welcoming place to grow your faith and connect with others:

Your search for the “most life-changing Baptist Church near me” ends here.

Virginia Hills is a vibrant and welcoming community of believers in Alexandria, Virginia. We are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and strive to live according to his message of love, hope, and forgiveness. We offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service for all ages.

Whether you are seeking a new church building/home, exploring your faith, or simply looking for a place to connect with others, we invite you to join us.

Building a New Church Together:

As our community continues to grow, we are actively exploring the possibility of building a new church. We are currently in the initial stages of church planning and church design, seeking ways to create a space that reflects our needs, values, and vision for the future.

We are also open to exploring various church floor plan and church building plans to ensure the new space fosters connection, worship, and community building activities effectively.

Supporting Our Mission:

We are committed to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. While we actively seek church fundraising ideas and fundraising initiatives to support our ongoing operations and outreach programs, we also welcome your support and participation.

Whether you have ideas for fundraising ideas for the church or simply want to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to get involved.

What We Offer:

Engaging Worship Services:

We gather for worship services every Sunday, where we celebrate our faith through music, preaching, and prayer. We offer a variety of service times and styles to accommodate your preferences, including traditional and contemporary worship experiences.

Strong Christian Community:

We believe in fostering strong relationships within our Christian congregation. We offer a variety of fellowship groups and activities for all ages, providing opportunities to connect with others who share your values and interests.

Spiritual Growth Opportunities:

We are committed to helping individuals grow in their faith. We offer Bible study groups, small groups, and various ministries that delve deeper into scripture, explore different aspects of Christian life, and provide support and encouragement.

Thriving Preschool:

Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool provides a nurturing and educational environment for children ages 2-5. Our dedicated and qualified staff creates a curriculum that fosters spiritual growth, social development, and academic preparation in a safe and loving atmosphere.

Community Outreach:

We believe in serving our community's needs and positively impacting the world around us. We actively participate in various outreach programs and initiatives, offering opportunities for individuals of all ages to get involved and give back.

Special Events:

Throughout the year, we host a variety of special events, including family fun nights, youth activities, community service projects, and special worship services with guest speakers. These events provide fellowship, fun, and spiritual enrichment opportunities for the entire community.

Become a Part of Our Family:

We invite you to consider joining our church family. Membership offers opportunities for deeper involvement in our ministries, voting rights, and the chance to contribute more significantly to the life of our community.

our Staff

Dr. Bart Purdy

Senior Pastor

Bart is a native of the Northern Virginia area, as were his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents before him. He graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in 1977.

Bart earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Averett University in Danville, Virginia in 1981, and his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina in 1984. While in seminary he completed a basic unity of Clinical Pastoral Education from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.

He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey in 2007.
During seminary Bart served as the student pastor of the Frank Price Memorial Church in Wilson, North Carolina. After seminary he was the Associate Pastor of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in Lynchburg before becoming pastor at Virginia Hills Baptist Church in 1987.

Bart is married to Jeannine, who is a social worker with Fairfax County. They have a son named Benjamin and daughter named Justine.

Ms. Janice Clark

Minister of Music

Janice Clark is a native of the DC area. She began singing in a choir at the age of 8 and has been in a choir loft ever since. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Church Music, then returned home to get teacher certification from George Mason University. In the field of education, she taught music in Fairfax County Schools and then moved to preschool, where she taught for 35 years.

Janice grew up at Boulevard Baptist Church, where she was baptized at 11. She later met and married her husband there. She served as Minister of Music at Greenbrier Baptist in Arlington for 20 years and has been at Virginia Hills since 2015. She has come to love this church and the members and is grateful for the opportunity to serve.

Ms. Christine Page

Preschool Director

Christine is a native of the Alexandria area. In fact, she has never lived anywhere else, except to attend college. She received her Associate degree in Business Administration from Northern Virginia Community College and her Bachelor’s in Business Management & Finance from Virginia Tech. She has returned to school and recently received her Early Childhood Education Certificate, and is working toward a Master’s Degree as well.
Christine has been married to Eddie Page since 1989 and they have two adult sons, Michael and Christopher. Their family came to Virginia Hills over 20 years ago and stayed because of the wonderful welcoming atmosphere both in the church and especially in the nursery.
Christine’s career began in the insurance industry where she worked both as an agent and on the association side of the industry, but her real love has always been children. When the position of Preschool Director became available at Virginia Hills, her home church, she felt God calling her there.
Christine is excited to have completed over five years as Director of the preschool and loves her job. God has blessed her with the opportunity to help manage this mission of Virginia Hills Baptist Church and she enjoys her staff, the parents and especially the children at VHBC Preschool.

Ms. Sirena Ramirez

Church Office

Sirena hails from the beautiful island of Guam. Before supporting the VHBC community she worked in the Washington, DC Office of the Governor of Guam.

She is the wife of Tom and mother to Urban. Sirena loves going on spontaneous adventures, listening to Tom talk about architecture, and playing soccer with Urban.

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Completing this form does not automatically enroll you as a member. After submitting the form, a church leadership team member will contact you to discuss your interest in membership further and answer any questions you may have.