About Us
Our History, Mission, and Values
Our Mission
Our desire is to help people discover a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to help them grow deeper in that relationship, and to equip them to live a life that exalts Jesus Christ and points others to that same kind of relationship with Him.
Our Vision for 2026
Our vision for 2026 comes from the text Philippians 1:27 which says, "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel." This vision is not that we grow physically because of new people, but that we grow people through the Gospel.
What We Believe
Living Waters Independent Baptist Church adheres to these fundamental Biblical doctrines.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Old and New Testament Scriptures are the verbally and plenarily inspired Word of God, inerrant and infallible. The King James Version of the Bible is the official and only translation used by the church.
The Triune God
We believe in one triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each co-eternal in being and co-equal in power and glory.
Creation
We believe the Genesis account of creation is a literal, historical account of God’s creation of the universe in six literal, 24-hour periods. We reject evolution and other unscriptural theories of origin.
The Person and Work of Christ
We believe Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He accomplished our redemption through His death on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice and ensured our justification by His literal, physical resurrection.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration. We believe that the sign gifts, such as speaking in tongues and the gift of healing, were temporary and are not for this age.
Salvation and Eternal Security
We believe salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Once saved, a person is kept by God’s power and is secure in Christ forever.
The Church
We believe the local church is an autonomous body of born-again believers. We recognize water baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper as the Scriptural ordinances of obedience.
The Second Coming
We believe in the personal, imminent return of Christ, who will rapture His church prior to the seven-year tribulation period.
Marriage and the Family
We believe marriage is the joining of one naturally-born man and one naturally-born woman for life. We believe God has ordained the husband as the leader of the home and men as the leaders (pastors and deacons) of the church.
The Sanctity of Life
We believe human life begins at conception and that unborn children are living human beings; therefore, abortion is the unjustified taking of human life. We also believe that euthanasia is a moral evil contrary to the will of God.
Meet Our Leadership
Our dedicated staff and leadership team serve our congregation with passion and commitment.
Dr. Ricky Mullins
Senior Pastor
Dr. Ricky Mullins is a southwest Virginia native with over 20 years of ministry experience, dedicated to old-time preaching and biblical theology.
Brooke Mullins
Treasurer & Women's Ministry
Brooke Mullins is the wife of pastor Ricky Mullins Jr. She serves LWIBC as the both the treasurer and women's ministry coordinator.
Jason Ingles
Youth Ministry Director
Jason is dedicated to reaching the next generation by grounding them in the clear preaching and teaching of God’s Word.
Our Story
How God has guided Living Waters Independent Baptist Church through the years.
A New Beginning in Duncan Gap
After starting Living Waters in 2003, Ricky Mullins Sr. became the pastor of a small white church in Duncan Gap known as House of Prayer. Combining the two, Living Waters House of Prayer was born—becoming a spiritual home where Ricky Mullins Jr. would eventually announce his calling to preach and marry his wife, Brooke.
Building for the Future
Burdened to expand, Ricky Sr. and the congregation moved from the "little white church" into a brand new sanctuary built on the property. The original church building was preserved and continues to serve the congregation today as our fellowship hall.
A New Chapter for Living Waters
In 2022, the church transitioned to its current name of Living Waters Independent Baptist Church. This change was a formal step to align our name with the Baptist doctrines and independent values that define our church family.
Passing the Mantle
After 18 years of faithful leadership, Ricky Sr. stepped down as pastor in 2022. By God's amazing design, the church voted to name Ricky Mullins Jr. as their new pastor, continuing the legacy of ministry in our community for the next generation.