Dr. Reaves is a man of faith with over 26 years of pastoral leadership experience as civilian pastor and former U.S. Air Force Chaplain. As pastor of the historic Zion Baptist Church of Alexandria VA, he believes the visible church is the mission of Christ Jesus to serve the world as a new community.
Early in life, God ordained Dr. Reaves' life. He was raised in a Christian home when he confessed Christ Jesus as Savior at the age of 10. He is a respected voice among progressive religious leaders, who believes our purposed-driven life is to follow the teachings and precepts of Christ Jesus at all cost.
Earning numerous honors and degrees, Dr. Reaves graduated from Park University in Parkville MO with the Bachelor of Science degree; and went on to obtain his Master of Divinity degree from the Morehouse school of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta GA; While simultaneously enrolled in seminary and listed on the Nation Dean's List, he earned the prestigious Church Administrative and Management Graduate Certificate from The Institute of Church Administrative and Management in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Reaves received his Clinical Pastoral Education certification from the Southern Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Georgia, and the Certificate of Executive Leadership Development from Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana. He attended the Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. He completed postgraduate studies at Wentworth College at the University of York in England and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. Dr. Reaves has also received several professional leadership certificates, military decorations, and community citations.
If there's anything that Dr. Reaves would like for it to be said about him, he is a child of God!
