Established 1834 | Mineral, VA
About Gilboa's Pastors
Jeff Alston
Jeff was in the counseling field for a decade and spent two decades as a Virginia high school coach. In 2018, he received a calling into the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Ministry. In 2020 he was commissioned through FCA and then ordained by Journey Church Central Virginia 2021 serving the Battlefield Area as Area Representative over three counties. He is currently an Area Director overseeing eight counties of the Virginia Piedmont Region for FCA. Jeff has filled in for a number of churches in the area since being called into ministry. He is married to Shelly Alston and Dad to Makenzie Alston. Jeff’s insightful sermons often use sports metaphors to help connect listeners with the word of God.
Heath Honse
Pastor Heath was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania in a small town called Mount Pleasant. He attended college and achieved a degree in Professional Piloting and Air Traffic Control. He then worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 25 years as an air traffic controller and air traffic manager. Pastor Heath spent his final three years at the FAA Command Center doing aviation security work. He was recently called to ministry after 52 years of Christian belief. He resides on a farm in Bumpass with his wife, Elizabeth, two children; Joshua and Olivia and two spoiled dogs, Wynnie and Rooster. His Scripture based, personal sermons, bring practical takeaways each time he is in the pulpit.
