INTRODUCING OUR STAFF:
Pastor Don Bailey
Don grew up in the state of Maine. He met and married his wife Arlene McCormack in 1988. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. Don became involved in the youth program when his children were in youth and in 2007 was lead to become a Youth Pastor at Elon Baptist Church in Elon, VA. In 2014 Don was ordained by Elon Baptist Church and became the Associate Pastor. In 2022 Don became the Associate Pastor at Rustburg Baptist. In August of 2023 Rustburg Baptist Church voted to make Don the new senior pastor when Pastor Rick Cole retired the end of December 2023.
Don grew up in the state of Maine. He met and married his wife Arlene McCormack in 1988. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. Don became involved in the youth program when his children were in youth and in 2007 was lead to become a Youth Pastor at Elon Baptist Church in Elon, VA. In 2014 Don was ordained by Elon Baptist Church and became the Associate Pastor. In 2022 Don became the Associate Pastor at Rustburg Baptist. In August of 2023 Rustburg Baptist Church voted to make Don the new senior pastor when Pastor Rick Cole retired the end of December 2023.
Associate Pastor Rick Cole
Pastor William Richard Cole, “Rick”, was born in Louisville, KY in April of 1956. After graduating from Martinsville High School in 1974 he enlisted in the Coast Guard. His service to our country was completed in 1978. While in the Coast Guard he married Lydia Willey in June of 1977. After his time in the Coast Guard, Pastor Cole attended college at North Greenville for two years and then transferred to Furma University for another two years. From 1982-1984, he attended Southeastern Seminary in North Carolina. Rick then became the senior pastor at West Norfolk Baptist from 1987-1993. At that time he and his family moved to Rustburg, VA where he became the senior pastor of Rustburg Baptist. His service to the Rustburg Baptist Church and community was a blessing for 30 years. After retiring from his pastoral duties on December 31, 2023 he is taking on the Associate Pastor responsibilities.
Pastor William Richard Cole, “Rick”, was born in Louisville, KY in April of 1956. After graduating from Martinsville High School in 1974 he enlisted in the Coast Guard. His service to our country was completed in 1978. While in the Coast Guard he married Lydia Willey in June of 1977. After his time in the Coast Guard, Pastor Cole attended college at North Greenville for two years and then transferred to Furma University for another two years. From 1982-1984, he attended Southeastern Seminary in North Carolina. Rick then became the senior pastor at West Norfolk Baptist from 1987-1993. At that time he and his family moved to Rustburg, VA where he became the senior pastor of Rustburg Baptist. His service to the Rustburg Baptist Church and community was a blessing for 30 years. After retiring from his pastoral duties on December 31, 2023 he is taking on the Associate Pastor responsibilities.
Secretary - Ruth Wallisky
Ruth grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2002 she married her husband, John Wallisky and then moved to Virginia in 2006. Two years later she became the Ministry Assistant and Church Secretary of Rustburg Baptist Church. In this position Ruth helps oversee the programs such as Sumaritain's Purse Operation Christmas Child, the Mission Trips, as well as the daily operations of the church in areas of finance, children's ministry, and many other areas. When Ruth finds a spare moment in her time she loves to do things such as collecting cookbooks, baking (especially cookies) and a variety of crafts. If you are new to our church or have any questions about Rustburg Baptist, please feel free to contact Ruth. If you have the desire to serve in the church Ruth would love to talk to you about the opportunities Rustburg Baptist Church has.
Ruth grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2002 she married her husband, John Wallisky and then moved to Virginia in 2006. Two years later she became the Ministry Assistant and Church Secretary of Rustburg Baptist Church. In this position Ruth helps oversee the programs such as Sumaritain's Purse Operation Christmas Child, the Mission Trips, as well as the daily operations of the church in areas of finance, children's ministry, and many other areas. When Ruth finds a spare moment in her time she loves to do things such as collecting cookbooks, baking (especially cookies) and a variety of crafts. If you are new to our church or have any questions about Rustburg Baptist, please feel free to contact Ruth. If you have the desire to serve in the church Ruth would love to talk to you about the opportunities Rustburg Baptist Church has.
Music Director - Amanda Williamson
Amanda grew up in Rustburg, graduating from Rustburg High School in 2008. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Performance with a minor in English Creative Writing from Lynchburg College. In 2014 she married Brian Keith Williamson and they have two children. Amanda has always had a passion for music starting at a young age singing in the Children's Choir at church to the Choral Ensemble in High School. She previously held the position of Choir Director at Bethany United Methodist Church before joining Rustburg Baptist in May of 2021. Amanda is dedicated to making the music an integral part of worship at Rustburg Baptist Church.
Amanda grew up in Rustburg, graduating from Rustburg High School in 2008. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Performance with a minor in English Creative Writing from Lynchburg College. In 2014 she married Brian Keith Williamson and they have two children. Amanda has always had a passion for music starting at a young age singing in the Children's Choir at church to the Choral Ensemble in High School. She previously held the position of Choir Director at Bethany United Methodist Church before joining Rustburg Baptist in May of 2021. Amanda is dedicated to making the music an integral part of worship at Rustburg Baptist Church.