Brian M. Geiser- Minister/Music Minister

Brian was born in 1969 and was reared in Roanoke, VA.  Brian began his ministry in 1984 being called to serve as Music Director at the Roanoke Valley Baptist Temple.  In 1987, he accepted the call as Organist/Music Minister/Business Administrator for Glade Creek Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, VA and served in that capacity until March of 2001.   At this time, Brian began his service as Music Director/Organist here at First Christian Church of Vinton.  In April of 2002, the church unanimously voted to support Brian as he sought his license to preach in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  He has also served as guest organist at Calvary Tabernacle, and Red Hill Church of the Brethren.

Throughout his ministry for the Lord, Brian has served in many capacities including Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Historian, Building and Grounds Committee Chairman, Music Committee Chairman and many other positions.

Brian served as accompanist for the Singing Churchmen from 1989-2004 and as an assistant organist for Lotz Funeral Homes 1987-present.  He is a past member of the American Guild of Organists (Lynchburg, VA Chapter) and served as Associational Music Director for the Strawberry Baptist Association from 1993 until 1996. 

Brian graduated from William Fleming High School in 1987, Virginia Western  Community College (AAS Business Management) in 1990, and Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy (Jailor, Court Services, Civil Process Certification 1998) and (Law Enforcement Certification 2005).  He is employed full time as a Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff with the Roanoke City Sheriff's Office.

Harold Hodges - Elder Emeritus (not pictured)

Hayes Bennett- Board Chair

Wayne Overstreet- Board Vice Chair (not pictured

Imogene Brock- Church Custodian

Bonnie Bennett- Board Secretary

Jim Patton- Treasurer (not pictured)

Carlton Overstreet- Assistant Treasurer (not pictured)

Sherrie Fisher- Financial Secretary (not pictured)

Alicia Lipscomb- Church Clerk (not pictured)