Our Pastors

Senior Pastor - Dr. Daniel J. Pritchett:

Pastor Dan grew up as a "Missionary Kid," living with his parents in the Philippines for eleven years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Grace College, a Master of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to Pam, and they have two daughters, Jill and Jamie. Dan is an avid player of racquetball and tennis and has been here at Valley GBC since 1986. 

Assistant Pastor of Seniors - Ray Barger, Jr.:

Pastor Ray grew up in Hagerstown. He did undergraduate work at Liberty Baptist College. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Studies from Antietam Bible College and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Antietam Biblical Seminary. He is married to Cindy. They have four daughters, Heather Reese, Holly Weaver, Heidi Poe, and Hilary Cooper; as well as three grandsons and two granddaughters. Ray is a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the Maryland Army National Guard in 2001 after 28 years of Army service. He enjoys music and travel with Cindy, and has been at VGBC since 1983.