Reston Bible Church

Reston Bible Church is a non-denominational church located in Dulles, Virginia. We were founded in 1975 by Mike Minter (our pastor for teaching) and his wife Kay. RBC is a Bible-believing and Bible-preaching church with a passion for knowing Christ and making Him known.

Vision & Purpose

Reston Bible Church exists to know Christ and to make Him known through biblical preaching and teaching and authentic Christian community in Northern Virginia and around the world.

We seek to glorify God in all that we do. We want to be conformed to the image of Christ as we:

• Love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
• Love our neighbors — in our own family, in the church, and in the world.
• Make disciples through evangelism, baptism, and teaching.

Weekend Worship Services

Worship services are held every Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. at 45650 Oakbrook Court, Dulles, Virginia 20166. Click here to get Google Maps directions. A Spanish service meets at 11:15 a.m.

Our worship services are a blend of contemporary and traditional styles and usually last about an hour and fifteen minutes. A typical service includes a Scripture reading, announcements, musical worship, prayer, communion (usually on the first weekend of the month), and Bible-based preaching. Dress is casual - you will find people wearing anything from suits and ties to shorts and T-shirts.

For a more comprehensive overview of what to expect during weekend services, including nursery, children, and youth programs, click here.

Places to Start

For directions to our Main Campus, click here.

To read our doctrinal statement about what we believe, click here.

To get a flavor of the teaching from our weekend services, check out our audio/video resources or sign up for our podcast.

Visit a Shepherd Group, one of our mid-week small group Bible studies.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions about Reston Bible, click here.

Connect with other RBCers on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

New to Christianity or returning to church after a time away? Check out Starting Point.

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Reston Bible Church exists to know Christ and to make Him known through biblical preaching and teaching and authentic Christian community in Northern Virginia and around the world.

Youth Pastor, Elder
Bob was born and raised in Herndon, Virginia. He grew up in a religious home and went to a Christian school. While attending a youth meeting at RBC in 1976 when Dave Wentzel was the youth pastor, Bob came to know Christ.

After graduating from Herndon High School, Bob went on to the College of William & Mary for two years and then graduated from Washington Bible College. Bob was married to Leisa in June of 1984 and joined the RBC in 1987 as the Youth Pastor.

He and Leisa have nine children: Christie, David, Joshua, Bethany, Daniel, John, Abraham, Boaz, and Peter. Bob and his family now live in Herndon. Bob is the Youth Pastor at RBC, and his responsibilities include overseeing all Youth ministry with a focus on Sr. High. He plans and administrates all aspects of the youth retreats, teaches Sunday morning GAP, plans youth outreaches, mentors and disciples the youth, and teaches and encourages the parents of youth.

Elder
Chris was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of two generations of West Point graduates on his father’s side, and a Naval Academy grandfather on his mother’s side. The oldest of four children in a military family, Chris had lived in six states by age thirteen when his family moved permanently to the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. It was in high school in Maryland that Chris first met Deedee, who was later to become his beloved bride. He holds a B.A. with Honors in English and History from Oberlin College, and a Masters Degree in Architecture from Harvard University.

In spite of growing up within a denominational church, it was not until he heard a clear presentation of the gospel in his early thirties that he finally understood his need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Convicted of that need, he received Christ having heard and finally understood the free gift of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Chris and his wife Deedee lead a shepherd group in their home in Ashburn. He has been a member of the relocation group since its inception in 1998, and was privileged to lead the children’s praise and worship ministry for five years before our current Quest ministry. His current elder responsibilities include elder oversight of the children’s ministry and multicultural ministry, as well as acting Secretary to the Elder Counsel. Chris has served on the elder counsel since the spring of 2003.

Chris is a Managing Director at LaSalle Investment Management, an international real estate advisory firm, where he heads North American acquisition due diligence.

Chris and Deedee live in Ashburn, and have three children, Catherine, Christopher, and Charles.

Main OfficeS

45650 Oakbrook Court
Dulles, Virginia 20166
(Map & Directions)

Phone: 703-404-5010
Fax:  888-698-4840
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Send Us A Note

We would be happy to answer any questions you might have! Contact us using the above information, and someone will contact you as soon as possible. You may also check the Staff Directory to get in touch with a specific person or ministry.

Elder
Dave was born in Birmingham, Alabama but grew up in southern California, Dallas, and McLean before his family finally settled in Dallas again where he completed high school at Lake Highlands. He trusted Christ as a junior at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in 1974 and very soon thereafter became involved with the Navigators Christian ministry there.

After graduating from Texas Tech in 1976, Dave and Becky were married and together they set off to Sacramento, California, to begin Dave's career in the U.S. Air Force. Dave and Becky were involved in the Navigators and Officer's Christian Fellowship during the 70's and 80's leaving the Air Force in 1986 to return to Dallas. After a few years serving at Northeast Bible Church, they joined First Baptist Church of Garland in 1989. Dave was involved with Adult Bible classes and started the Master's Men fellowship at First Baptist in the late 90's. Dave was ordained as a Deacon in the Baptist Church in the 90's.

Dave and Becky have one daughter, Laura, who attended the University of North Texas and was married to David Enwere one week after graduation in 2007. Dave and Becky now live in Reston. They host a weekly Shepherd Group and regular sessions of Starting Point. Dave is also active in the Men's Ministry. Dave enjoys walking the trails of Reston and the Appalachians, landscape and wedding photography, computers and flying.

Pastor of Worship & Music, Executive Pastor, Elder
Ed was born and raised in Leesburg, Virginia. He enjoyed growing in what was then an idyllic small town. Baseball and sports were his primary interests. Ed accepted Christ in 1968 through the ministry of Youth For Christ and immediately began traveling and singing for the Lord in Virginia, Maryland and surrounding states. He graduated from Loudoun County High School in 1970 and from West Chester University in 1976 with a degree in music education. Ed has also taken courses in the Masters program at Reformed Theological Seminary and loves to read, study God’s Word, and teach it to others.

In 1972, while a freshman at West Chester, Ed started the group Glad along with some young men from Temple University. God was gracious to allow them to have a recording and concert career that has spanned 33 years, over 1000 concerts and 25 albums. Ed is still doing 10 to 12 concerts per year with Glad.

He and his wife Heidi have been married for 22 years and have two boys, Spencer and Mason. Heidi traveled with Glad for 5 years as their sound tech before deciding to stay at home and start a family.

As the Pastor of Worship & Music, Ed’s primary responsibilities at RBC are the planning and preparation of our worship services, the selection of music and scripture readings, and the rehearsals and performances of our worship groups. He also helps plan and lead our annual Easter outreach, Conversations, and other special services.

Ed enjoys a dual role on the staff of RBC. In addition to worship and music, Ed has recently assumed the role of executive pastor. He occasionally teaches at the weekend services, leads the weekly staff meetings and serves the elders in shepherding the overarching administrative and ministry aspects of Reston Bible Church’s ministry.

Are you associated with a denomination?

Reston Bible Church is not associated with any denomination. When the church was started in 1975, it was started with the desire and intention to be a Bible-believing and teaching ministry led by the Lord Jesus Christ and a plurality of elders. Through the years, no need or desire has been felt to be formally associated with any denomination. We pursue relationships with other local churches for the purpose of unified praise, prayer, and worship of our lord Jesus Christ.

What are your weekend services like at RBC?

Worship services are held each Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. Our worship services are a blend of contemporary and traditional styles. A typical service includes a Scripture reading, announcements, musical worship, prayer, communion (usually on the first weekend of the month), and Bible-based preaching. Dress is casual—you will find people wearing anything from suits to shorts and T-shirts. For more info on Sunday services, click here. A Spanish service also meets at 11:15 in the Youth Building.

Do you offer counseling?

Yes. Our pastors and elders do some counseling, as well as several trained staff members, who also provide biblical counsel. Please contact our Pastor of Counseling, Paul Goodnight (703-404-5010, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), for an assessment and counseling referral. In addition, Reston Bible Church has several trained lay counselors to help those within the congregation with various issues. The lay counselors have received training from Dr. Bill Clark, an RBC member, professional psychologist, and biblical counselor. For information on meeting with a lay counselor, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Do you have a nursery or day school?

We have a nursery during worship services on Sunday morning for children under two years of age. We do not currently have a daycare during the week. If you have any questions about weekend nursery, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Can I host an activity at the church?

Currently, only RBC-generated or RBC-hosted ministry events are approved for use of the church facilities. For information, policy, or questions contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Director of Facilities.

What activities can be announced in the bulletin?

Only RBC-generated or RBC-hosted events may be announced in the bulletin, and must have the approval of the appropriate ministry leader or pastor.

How do I reserve a van for a church activity?

Van use is very restricted. Church vans may be reserved by completing a vehicle request form and an approved driver form. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or your ministry leader for more information.

Can I have my wedding at the church?

The church is available for weddings to anyone who is attending RBC on a regular basis. Anyone who desires to be married at RBC must go through pre-marriage counseling and have the blessing of one of our pastors. Please see our Wedding Policy for more information.

Are the church services ever closed due to snow or bad weather?

Services may be canceled for safety reasons during heavy snowfall when the roads are potentially dangerous or impassable. In case of inclement weather that may affect RBC activities or services, please check the RBC website or the church voice mail at 703-404-5010 for updates. Click here for more information on our inclement weather policy.

How can I get connected at RBC?

Shepherd Groups and Service Opportunities are some of the best ways to get connected into the body of RBC.  Shepherd Groups are small groups that study the Word together, fellowship, pray, and do life together. To get involved with a Shepherd Group, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or check out the Shepherd Group page (www.restonbible.org/smallgroups). Service Opportunities are also a great way to get connected by getting to know others who are like minded, working together for a common goal. There are many ways to serve at RBC.  For a list of service opportunities, check out www.restonbible.org/resources/volunteer or contact Kemper DeGroot at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

If you are new to Christianity or returning to chruch after a long season away, we recommend Starting Point. Starting Point is a conversational small group environment where you can explore faith and experience community and takes place periodically throughout the year. Click here for more info or to register for the next Starting Point course.

WEATHER UPDATES: In the event of inclement weather, any weather-related updates or cancelations will be posted here. For more information on RBC's Inclement Weather Policy, see below.

WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES:

In case of inclement weather during weekdays, check the RBC website for information on cancellations. You can also call your Ministry Leader or the church offices at 703-404-5010.

Offices: If Loudoun County government (not schools) is closed, RBC offices will be closed. A one- or two-hour delay in the government opening will carry over to RBC offices as well.

Ministry Activities: Generally, if Loudoun County schools are closed or delayed, RBC ministry activities will be canceled. Cancellations will be posted to the RBC website as soon as the information is available.


WEEKEND SERVICES:

In case of inclement weather on the weekends, please check the RBC website or the church voice mail at 703-404-5010 for updates.

If a decision to close the services is made, the information will be posted to the website and recorded on the church voice mail by 7:00 a.m. on Sunday. If you are involved in serving at the Sunday services, your Ministry Leader will contact you directly.

Last updated: October 30, 2006 Reston Bible Church maintains this web site as a service to its members and guests. The Privacy Policy and Terms of Use set forth below govern your use of this web site, and by using the web site you agree to be bound by them. Therefore, please read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use carefully before you use this web site. If you do not agree with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, please do not use this web site. Please be advised that the practices described in this Privacy Policy apply only to information gathered through this web site and do not necessarily reflect our practices with respect to information gathered through other means.

Privacy Policy

We are strongly committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. Reston Bible Church adheres to the highest standards of ethical practices in all of our operations and is dedicated to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our web site.

Log Files

Like most web sites, this web site logs your IP address, browser type, hits on particular pages, and other general traffic information. This information is not linked to personally identifiable information and you remain anonymous.

Use of Personal Information

We collect and store personal information from you that you enter onto the web site. For instance, we take your e-mail address when you sign up for a newsletter and we take information for online giving. If you give us personal information, we will not share that information with any third party, except to the extent necessary to complete transactions or if we believe that it is appropriate to share such information in order to comply with the law; to enforce or apply the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use; or to protect the rights, property or safety of the web site, any user of the site, Reston Bible Church, or any of its directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliated organizations.

Cookies

We never use or install spyware on your computer, nor do we use spyware to retrieve information from your computer. Like many web sites, however, we use “cookies”, which are files stored on your computer’s hard drive by your browser. A "cookie" is a file that is sent from a web server to your web browser and placed on your computer. When you initially visit the web site we create a cookie for your computer and then use it to track your clicks as you go through the site. There is no personal information stored within the cookie itself and we cannot use cookies to retrieve personal information about you or from your computer. While your activity may be tracked while you are at our web site, we do not use cookies to track your activity before or after you leave the site. We use cookies to determine wether or not a user is logged in to the Web site and to store login session information.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

While our web site is not subject to COPPA, we love children and understand that it is very important to maintain their privacy. Therefore, our policy is that we will not knowingly collect, use or distribute to third parties any personally identifiable information from any child under 13 years old without verifiable parental consent and not knowingly allow any child under 13 years old to publicly post or distribute personally identifiable information without verifiable parental consent.

Security

We exercise great care in providing secure transmission of your information from your PC to our servers. Personal information collected by our web site is stored in secure operating environments that are not available to the public. In many instances, such as in the case of credit card numbers and all on-line purchases, your personal information is encrypted before you conduct your transaction. Only those employees who need access to your personal information are allowed access. To protect the security of your financial information during transmission, we use software that encrypts any financial information you input. While we try our best to safeguard your personal information once we receive it, no transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Links To or From Another Web Site

This web site may contain links to other web sites operated by third parties. Please be advised that the practices described in this Privacy Policy do not apply to information gathered through these other web sites. These other sites may also send their own cookies to you, collect your data or solicit your personal information. Always be aware of where you end up. We are not responsible for the actions and privacy policies of third parties and other web sites. We encourage you to be aware of when you leave this web site and to read the privacy policies of each and every web site that you visit.

Changes to This Policy

As our web site continues to develop, we may add new services and features to our web site. In the event that these additions affect our Privacy Policy, this document will be updated appropriately. We will post those changes prominently so that you will always know what information we gather, how we might use that information and whether we will disclose it to anyone. We do, however, recommend that you read this Privacy Policy each time you use our web site in case you missed our notice of changes to the Privacy Policy.

Opt-Out and Correction Procedures

You may always opt-out of receiving future e-mail messages and newsletters. We provide you with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us at the point where we request information about you. You also will have an opportunity to change these selections by following the “unsubscribe” instructions contained in the promotional e-mails we send you. We also permit you to correct or update personal information that you have previously provided to us. To do so, you can access, correct and update certain personal information that you have provided to us by clicking on “Manage Your Account” within the Help Desk area of this web site.

More Questions?

Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Jason Vandorsten at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Terms of Use

Reston Bible Church reserves all of its rights under and does not grant any express or implied rights to you or any other user of the web site under any trademark, copyright, trade secret, or other intellectual property law, except as provided below with regard to the use of downloaded messages. This web site and all of the text, graphics, pictures, audio messages, video materials, downloadable materials, and all other materials and content on the web site are copyrighted by and are the property of Reston Bible Church. You may not use them in any manner without the express written consent of Reston Bible Church.

Use of Downloaded Messages

We are glad to make our sermons and other messages available for download free of charge. However, your right to use downloaded messages is limited. A message downloaded from our web site is only for personal use, and can only be used on the computer or other device onto which it was downloaded and cannot be duplicated or distributed in any way. If you would like to share one of our messages with a friend, you can either have your friend download the message from our web site or purchase a CD to give to your friend.

Accuracy of Information

We attempt to ensure that information on this web site is complete, accurate and current. Despite our efforts, the information on this web site may occasionally be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. We make no representation as to the completeness, accuracy or currency of any information on this web site.

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ALL MATERIALS AND OTHER CONTENT OF THIS WEB SITE OR ACCESSIBLE FROM THIS WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND RESTON BIBLE CHURCH EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

BY USING THIS WEB SITE YOU AGREE THAT RESTON BIBLE CHURCH AND EACH OF ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OTHER AGENTS AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE OR ANY WEB SITE FOR WHICH A LINK IS PROVIDED ON THIS SITE.

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Use of this web site and any claim or dispute arising from or related to use of this web site is governed by the laws of the State of Virginia, without regard to any rule or principle regarding conflicts of laws. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any such claim or dispute shall be in the state and federal courts for Fairfax County, Virginia.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, you can send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to the church offices, or contact us at:

Reston Bible Church
Attn: Web Administrator
45650 Oakbrook Ct.
Dulles, VA 20166

Access and Interference

You agree that you will not use any robot, spider, scraper or other automated means to access the web site for any purpose without our express written permission. Additionally, you agree that you will not: (i) take any action that imposes, or may impose in our sole discretion an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure; (ii) interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the site or any activities conducted on the web site; or (iii) bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the web site.

Force Majeure

Neither Reston Bible Church nor you shall be responsible for damages or for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts or occurrences beyond their reasonable control, including, without limitation: fire, lightning, explosion, power surge or failure, water, acts of God, war, revolution, civil commotion, or acts of civil or military authorities or public enemies; any law, order, regulation, ordinance, or requirement of any government or legal body, or any representative of any such government or legal body; labor unrest, including without limitation, strikes, slowdowns, picketing, or boycotts; or inability to secure raw materials, transportation facilities, fuel or energy shortages, or acts or omissions of other common carriers. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF OUR TERMS OF SERVICE FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF OUR WEB SITE FOLLOWING THE POSTING OF CHANGES TO THESE TERMS WILL MEAN YOU ACCEPT THOSE CHANGES.

Main Campus AND STAFF OFFICES

45650 Oakbrook Court
Dulles, Virginia 20166

Getting to Our Campus: When you turn onto Oakbrook Court from Cascades Parkway, keep going straight through the business park. Take a right onto our driveway when Oakbrook Ct. ends. As you come up our driveway and into the parking area, you will see the Youth Building (Jr. and Sr. High) to the left and the Main Building (Sanctuary, Bookstore, Children's Area, Nursery, Staff Offices, Classrooms) will be on the right.

Map to New Campus

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