Staff
Rev. Dr. Michael Cheuk, Pastor
Michael Cheuk, our Pastor, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas, and his M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth. In 2004, he completed his Ph.D. in Religious Ethics at the University of Virginia. He became the Pastor at Farmville Baptist on August 1, 2005. Before moving to Farmville, he served as an Associate Minister at University Baptist Church in Charlottesville, and as a Baptist Student Union Director at two community colleges in Texas. He and his wife Beth have two young children. Michael has a weblog that contains sermons and musings about faith and life.
Anita Lynn, Choir Director
Anita Lynn is our Choir Director since February 2009, after serving as our Interim Choir Director since January 2006. She has been a member of Farmville Baptist Church and the sanctuary choir since 2000. A certified teacher of grades Pre-K through 4, Anita is currently working on a degree in Music Education from Longwood University. Anita directs the handbell choir and serves as keyboardist for the church’s Worship Team. Anita is married to Jay Lynn, IT Project Manager at Longwood, and is the proud mom of two.
Julie Gaines, Ministry Intern
I’m Julie Gaines, and I’ve just completed two bachelors degrees, a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a B.M. in Music Education, from Longwood University in May 2010. This summer, I’m a Collegiate Congregational Intern with Farmville Baptist through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, so I’m learning all the ins and outs of FBC! In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading, creative writing, and spending time with friends. I’ve been the Youth Intern here at FBC since August of 2009, and I’m truly blessed to have found such a welcoming and open congregation to be a part of and to serve!
Sara Thompson, Ministry Intern
Hi! I’m Sara Thompson. I work with the children and college students here at Farmville Baptist. I grew up in as a pastor’s daughter in Crozet, Virginia, and was brought to the Farmville area by the pursuit of a degree in English Education and a minor in French (taking classes often taught by the Farmville Baptist organist, Dr. Amoss). In my spare time, I enjoy coloring, reading, and listening to the tunes of Relient K, my favorite band! I also enjoy napping, when I have time! My favorite Bible verse is Mark 10:27, because it reminds me that I can do all things (even a 10 page paper!) if I rely on God for help.
Dr. B. McRae Amoss, Jr., Organist
A native of Georgia, Mc Amoss first remembers becoming fascinated with church organs around the age of six. A church musician since the age of 13, when he became the accompanist for his church’s children’s choir, he later became the church’s pianist and then its organist. He came to the University of Virginia to do graduate study in French language and literature. He completed his Ph.D. in 1990 and in 1991 joined the faculty of Longwood University, where he is a professor of French. He became the organist of Farmville Baptist in 1992.
Kathy Dunnavant, Office Manager
Kathy Dunnavant our Office Manager is a native of this area and is back with the Farmville Baptist Church for the second time as Secretary/Office Manager. Kathy first served as our secretary from 1968-1971. After retiring from state service Kathy has return once again to serve the congregation. During her service to the Commonwealth of Virginia Kathy worked for the Virginia Department of Forestry for 22 years and Longwood University for 8 years. Kathy and her husband Stuart have been married for 22 years and live in Cumberland.
Al Schmidt, Custodian
Al Schmidt, our custodian, is a life-long resident of Farmville and a long time member of Farmville Baptist. He retired from Dominion Power after thirty-six years of service there.
'm really excited to work with the youth