Colonial Avenue Baptist Church
Meet the Staff

                                   

 


 


 

Dr. Jeff Scott
Senior Pastor
Filled with enthusiasm and joy, our pastor came to us in 1998. He has a book and numerous articles to his credit related to child advocacy, church and state relations, and ethics. He holds a Ph.D. in Religion from Baylor University, a M.Div and a M.R.E. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.S. from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. His interests include Christian Comedy, ventriloquism and Gospel Magic. He also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Radford University. His wife, Debbie, serves as director of children and senior adult ministries.

See
Puppet Ministry page
jeff@cabc.us


 

Rev. Melissa Scott
Director of Youth and Education Ministries
Melissa received a M. Div. from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, and possesses a B.A. in psychology from University of Virginia, Melissa leads our growing youth group and educational ministries in the church.  melissa@cabc.us

 
Debbie Scott
Director of Children and Senior Adult Ministries
With a Masters in Gerontology from Baylor University, a M.A. in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Psychology from University of New Orleans, Debbie brings a marvelous combination of education and experience to our church.  A licensed social worker, she is well suited to be of help to families of all kinds.  debbie@cabc.us

Jan Bryant
Director of Music Ministries

Our music director since February 1999, Jan has over 25 years of experience in church music leadership. Jan received a B.A. in Music from Hollins University majoring in vocal performance with an emphasis on Church music. She has pursued graduate studies at Westminster College Choir in Princeton, NJ. She is creative, personable, and inspiring. You will appreciate the difference in her music ministry. 

jan@cabc.us


Dody Matze
Church Musician

We are delighted to have Dody Matze as our church musician.  Dody is one of the best in the business, known and loved by so many in the Roanoke Valley, she brings to our church music which uplifts and inspires as it points us to the Lord.

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Anne Patteson
Church Secretary
  office@cabc.us


Nancy Vest
Church Secretary
&
Treasurer
nancy@cabc.us