MT IVY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Helping people find the Way to God...
and grow closer to Him!
build up believers by teaching them the word of God, encouraging and challenging them to live in obedience to Jesus as Lord. We seek to practice New Testament Christianity in all its simplicity, without following man-made creeds or traditions. We would love the opportunity to share more about the church with you.
To learn more or to ask any questions you may have, please contact us by phone at (540) 721-5060, by e-mail at 1995jbcgrad@shentel.net, or by worshiping with us personally if you are in the Smith Mountain Lake area. If you are not in the area, we would be glad to help you locate a church near you. Just let us know how we may serve you!
OUR CHURCH
Mt. Ivy Christian Church is a part of the brotherhood known as Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. Elders lead these churches in each local congregation with no regional or national headquarters or denominational affiliation. Our purpose for existing is to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to
OUR MINISTER
Steve Pasley
1992 – Present
Steve grew up attending Mt. Ivy Christian Church, where he was always surrounded by his family. While initially wanting to go into the field of engineering in his adolescence, he had a change of heart and quickly felt a call towards ministry. He graduated from Roanoke College in 1992, followed by his graduation from Johnson Bible College in 1995. He married his wife, Michelle, in 1998. The two have 3 kids together, Rachel, Emma, and William, and one grandkid, Waylon.
Our 2026-2027 Elders:
Steve Tanner & Sam Shelton
Our 2026-2027 Deacons:
Donnie Amos, Jacob Blaukovitch, Rudy Delaney, Tim Overstreet, Damon Perdue, and Wayne Wolfe
YOUTH
MINISTRY
Sam Shelton
2016 – Present
Before becoming Mt. Ivy's Youth Minister, Sam worked for the Eden Police Department. After retiring from his career there, Sam followed his calling into youth ministry. Sam is also an Elder, and is a faithful attendee alongside his wife, Kat.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Jacob Blaukovitch
2025 – Present
Jacob felt a calling for youth ministry, alongside his wife, and the two have since taken up as volunteer youth leaders. Outside of youth ministry, Jacob is currently working on his doctorate. He and Catie have one son, Sammy, and another little one on the way.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Catie Blaukovitch
2025 – Present
Catie grew up attending Mt. Ivy every Sunday. Outside being a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, she has a strong sense of calling to work with the church's youth. She married her college sweetheart, Jacob, in 2022, and the two have one son, Sammy, and another little one on the way.
CHILDREN'S
MINISTRY
Michelle Pasley
2008 – Present
Michelle grew up attending Mayo Christian Church in Spencer, VA. She graduated from Johnson Bible College in 1992, working in Early Elementary Education. She married Steve in 1998. The two have 3 kids together, Rachel, Emma, and William, and one grandkid, Waylon.
MEDIA DIRECTOR
Emma Pasley
2025 – Present
Emma grew up attending Mt. Ivy. She graduated from Liberty University in 2025, and is currently pursuing a second degree at Liberty. She has one son, Waylon. She took the volunteer position of Media Director in early 2025, overseeing all website and social media management.
TREASURER
Betty Campbell
2004 – Present
Betty first took the volunteer position of Treasurer in 2004, overseeing all church finances, book balancing, and more. Betty, along with her daughter, Denise, are faithful attendees of the church.
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