"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverbs 14:34)
My life purpose is to know Jesus and to make him known!
Since 1980, I have worked hard in Virginia to take a bold stand for truth, righteousness, and justice. I am an advocate for the values that make families strong. My goal is to help people improve their lives through a common sense Biblical approach.
Every decision I make is based upon four guiding principals: Courage, Conviction, Compassion, and Common Sense.”
I'm a former Marine who was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in battle. I'm the founder of and president of Champion Learning Centers, and until recently served as pastor of Open Door Baptist Church in Culpeper.
PERSONAL
Name: R. Mark Jarvis
Wife: Cheryl Jarvis
Children: Jonathan (27), Jameson (23), Joy Beth (18)
Residence: 331 Willow Lawn Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701
EMPLOYMENT
Founder and President, Champion Learning Centers
EDUCATION
High School -- Gauley Bridge High School 1969
Colleges
-- Charleston Barber College 1970
-- Liberty Bible Institute 1977
-- Liberty University 1980
"Aspire to climb as high as you can dream."
RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICE
September 2004 – Present: Champion Learning Centers / Hope Aglow Prison Ministry
June 2003 – August 2004: Mission Ministry Persecution Project Foundation serving the persecuted church in Sudan, Africa
August 1986 – May 2003: Pastor of Open Door Baptist Church
Built a $1 million Educational/Gymnasium (almost 20,000 sq. ft.) and started a 700 Watts 24-hr radio station that reaches our county with the Gospel Message of Hope
$500,000+ budget for 2002 and a membership of 640
Virginia State Director for American Family Association (1990-97)
June 1984 – August 1986: Bus Outreach Minister with Calvary Road Baptist Church
May 1979 – June 1984: Pastor of Mecklenburg Baptist Temple
Volunteer Chaplain @ Mecklenburg Correctional Center
"Those who follow the crowd will never be followed by it."
MEMBERSHIPS/BOARDS
White Oak Run Baptist Church
Vietnam Veterans of America – served in 1969 as a machine gunner, received a Purple Heart and Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Viet Nam Veterans Membership
Liberty University – Liberty Baptist Fellowship – Church Planting / Chaplaincy Board
1997 to Present - Culpeper Ministerial Association
1995 to Present - Treasure Path to Soul Winning Board – serving my Mentor J. O. Grooms
2001 to Present - Culpeper Human Service’s Board
"The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it". Quote by Epictetus
AWARDS
** The Muhlenberg Award presented by Concerned Women for America of Virginia (May 1997)
** Outstanding Young Men of America (1989)
REFERENCES
Dr. David Rhodenhizer – Pastor, Calvary Road Baptist Church
6811 Beulah St., Alexandria, VA 22310, (703) 922-6700
Joice Curtis, Office Manager
Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper, VA 22701, (540) 825-1549
Matthew Gregory, Pastor,
Soul Purpose Church, 10832 Blake Ln. Bealeton, VA 22701, (540) 439-6098
Chip Coleman, Director of Culpeper Human Services Department
219 E. Davis St., Suite 10, Culpeper, VA 22701, (540) 727-0372 , Ext. 356
