Leadership

Pastors

Larry Goins

Lead Pastor

larry@mpbcroanoke.com

  • Larry was called to serve as Lead Pastor at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in 2025 after previously serving as an elder at his church in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

    His greatest earthly joy is his family. Larry has been married to his wife, Emily, since 2015, and they are grateful parents to four children: Ellis, Knox, Eleanor, and Judah.

    Larry studied at Fruitland Baptist Bible College (AA), the College at Southeastern (BA), and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv).

    At the center of Larry’s life and ministry is a deep conviction that the gospel of Jesus Christ changes everything.

Deacons

Bobby Bush | Cecil Epperly | Doug Camper
Greg Belcher | John Rinehart | Monte Martin

Staff

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Brenda Rice

Church Admin

mpbcrke@gmail.com

  • Brenda joined the MPBC staff in 2026. She has lived in Roanoke for thirteen years and has been married to her husband, Jon, for forty-one years. Together, they have five children and two grandchildren. Though she’s on staff at MPBC, she’s a member at Cave Spring Baptist Church.