Dr. Brian Autry, the former pastor of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, Va., recently became the SBC of Virginia’s new executive director as well as Innovative Faith Resources’ president. Autry graduated from James Madison University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in both psychology and political science. He earned his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1996. In 2002, he received his doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a focus in evangelism, church growth, and church consulting. Autry and his wife Jennifer have three children: Melissa, Mark, and Jenna.

LIFE VERSE:

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
EPHESIANS 3:20-21

Brandon is a story-teller at heart with a passion for missions. Since graduating from Liberty University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, he has been anchoring and reporting for television networks, network affiliates and ministries. Along with his responsibility as Associate Executive Director for the SBC of Virginia, he is also the vice president of Innovative Faith Resources (a ministry focused media marketing company) and an adjunct professor of digital media at Liberty University. Before that, he was the communications director of the North American Mission Board. While at NAMB, he and his team won 2 Emmy Awards for the 30-minute weekly missions TV program, “On Mission Xtra”. Brandon and his wife, Wendy, have been married 25 years and have four children who span every section of school: lower, middle, high and college!

LIFE VERSE:

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
COLOSSIANS 3:23-24

Brandon’s Skills

Ishmael loves working with media. He graduated from Liberty University with a bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism that prepared him for television news reporting for an ABC affiliate station. After five years in the news industry, he followed God’s calling to serve as Communications Director for a faith-based humanitarian organization.

In 2011, Ishmael again followed God’s direction to serve as Media Director for Innovative Faith Resources to manage media productions. Ishmael and his wife, Sara, have four boys: Ethan, Jayden, Rylan, and Deacon.

Life Verse:

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” PHILIPPIANS 4:13

Ishmael’s Skills

Patti Spencer is a graphic designer with over 15 years experience in the print design industry. Her passion lies with helping others put their mission in print and especially enjoys making a client’s vision become a reality. Having worked for First Baptist Norfolk for 10 years, she understands church culture and has a heart for supporting churches and ministries with their design needs. Adding to her design toolbox, she recently graduated from ECPI University with a degree in Web Design.

Patti’s Skills

Bobby has a passion to create cutting edge, functional designs that combine his love for graphic design with his traditional training in drawing. In his spare time, you will find him drawing typography or sketching out a new idea for coffee packaging. He loves to provide excellent customer service and project management achieving the most effective result for clients. He is a graduate of Liberty University, receiving a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design and a Minor in Photography and Drawing.

Life Verse:

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – COLOSSIANS 3:23

Bobby’s Skills

Rachel is passionate about impactful design and deeply communicative photography. She combines a zeal for creativity with an unfettered love of people, and applies these toward helping individuals, ministries, and businesses communicate their own vision and passion to others. Rachel is a graduate of Liberty University where she received her Bachelors degree in Graphic Design.

Life Verse:

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” – PSALM 19:14

Rachel’s Skills

Sarah loves video storytelling, and is passionate about making ideas come to life. She has a Bachelors degree in Digital Media from Liberty University, and has held internships at A+E Networks and iSTAND.tv. If she’s not editing or on a set, you can often find Sarah cooking for her friends and geeking out about movies.

Life Verse:

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense…” – ISAIAH 12:2

Sarah’s Skills