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I’m New
Visitors are always welcome here! Our church is friendly, engaged in the lives of families, and committed to missions, both locally and globally through strategic partnerships with sister organizations.
BMBC has something for the entire family, from first years to golden years. Come be our guest this week!
I would love to connect with you and your family! At Beale Memorial, there is a is a place for you to grow in your journey of faith. Come join us as we journey together!
Visitor FAQs
What should I expect worship to be like?
Beale currently has two expressions of Sunday worship. Our 9:00 AM “Transformed” service is contemporary in music style, with a full band each week. Our 11:00 AM Traditional service has a full choir, piano and organ driven music, and even handbells from time to time. Both services have engaging music, relevant and practical teaching times, and time for response and reflection. Our prayer is when we gather for worship each week, we leave having experienced God in a powerful way.
Where can I park?
Beale’s parking is located immediately off Route 17, just north of Tappahannock. As you approach the building, you’ll have two accessible entryways on the east side of the complex (carport side of the building). If the parking lots seem full, no worries! Just park in the field behind the church.
Once I park, where should I take my kids?
Our nursery (infants – 4 years old) is in the education wing, just around the corner from the sanctuary. Our friendly greeters will be happy to assist you in locating the nursery.
What’s the atmosphere like at Beale Memorial?
Beale strives to be warm and inviting to all people. People from all walks of life come to Beale each week. Every family has its own dysfunction and none of us are perfect, because the church is not a refuge from sinners, but a hospital for them. If you’re not perfect and if you’re seeking a closer relationship with God, Beale may be a great place to find community, authenticity, and outlets for service. Some people come dressed casually while others wear suits or dresses. Come as you are.
2024 Women’s Conference
Join us for our 2024 Connect Women’s Conference, “Walking with God”, as we delve into the art of walking closely with God, especially during challenging times. Discover the strength that comes from trusting Him in every step of your journey. Our guest speaker, Theresa Mills, will share her insights on cultivating a deeper connection with God and allowing His guidance to lead us through life’s difficulties. Experience uplifting worship led by the talented Sarah Blackwell. This conference is a unique opportunity for women of faith to come together, support one another, and learn how to strengthen your spiritual foundation and connect with a community of women seeking to grow in their walk with God.
The Connect Women’s Ministry serves to connect women of all ages, while encouraging them in their relationships with Jesus Christ in their daily lives. We are nondenominational, with the commitment to reaching women of all backgrounds. Our sponsors are Beale Memorial Baptist Church, Howertons Baptist Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church.
Click here to learn more or to purchase your ticket!
Beale Memorial Calls Pastor Rick Hudock
Beale Memorial Baptist Church is very pleased to announce the calling of Rev. Rick Hudock as pastor. Pastor Rick was unanimously approved as our new pastor on August 29, 2021, and will begin his ministry with us, Sunday, October 17, 2021.
About Rev. Rick Hudock
Rick brings over 25 years of ministry experience in such diverse areas as Washington, DC, rural southern Virginia, Arlington, Virginia and Portsmouth, Virginia. He has ministered internationally as well in Ghana, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Kenya and Ethiopia. His spiritual care is characterized by compassion, strong biblical preaching and building meaningful relationships. Since 2017, Rick has been led pastor at Westhaven Baptist Church. About his time at Westhaven Rick has said, “I love the people of this church. What a tremendous church family.”
Rick is excited about his next chapter in ministry and leading Beale through a time of growing, relevant ministry, and loving care.
Rick was saved in 1985 and Jesus turned his life around. He has a B.A. in International Relations and a Master of Public Administration, both from Penn State University. He has a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Rick has also completed Clinical Pastoral Education with the National Cancer Institute at NIH. He is currently a part-time online adjunct professor of Spirituality and Ethical Decision-making in Healthcare at Grand Canyon University.
Rick currently lives in Suffolk, VA with his wife, Kathy, who is a special needs teacher with Chesapeake Public Schools. They enjoy traveling, riding their motorcycle and home DIY projects. They have six wonderful adult children.
Community Garden
Our Community Garden started in 2020 as an outreach to help provide fresh produce for our local food pantry. It is a place for our church family and friends to come together and learn how to grow vegetables and herbs. Our wonderful volunteers work incredibly hard to make the magic happen in our community garden. They are growing a variety of vegetables such as peas, collards, turnip greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, marigolds, and basil. This year they added sprinklers to keep the plants watered and a raised garden bed.
Our workdays are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8-10 am. Please come out to help or just enjoy a rocking chair.