Pastor Venable was born in Hampton, Va. and came to know Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 16. Shortly thereafter God began working in his heart leading him into the ministry. After graduating from college he began serving in his home church where he served as the youth pastor and was ordained on September 18, 1984. While there, he not only worked with the youth, but also taught in the Christian school, directed the Bus Ministry, and worked with the College & Career. While serving on staff at the church he also earned his masters degree and graduated from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Va. Beach on May 7, 2000. After 17 years of ministry in Hampton, Va. God directed him to Downingtown, Pa. where he has been serving as the pastor of Faith Community Baptist Church since March of 2001.

He and his wife Cindy, were married in 1982. God has blessed them with two wonderful boys, Joshua and Jonathan. In May of 2006 Joshua graduated from Pensacola Christian College and then married in June. Joshua and his wife Danielle are currently serving on staff at Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA. Jonathan is currently enrolled at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.

E-mail: pastorvenable@verizon.net