SUTTON'S BIO
Associate Pastor
Hometown: Burkeville, VA
Family: After meeting our senior year of high school, and then leading Young Life at James River High together for two years, my wife Kayla and I were married in December of 2014. Kayla is a creative, a dreamer, a baker, a discipler, and a mom who loves fiercely and deliberately.
In 2016, we had the honor of welcoming our daughter Eleanor into the world. Her name means “bearer of light” and she is exactly that. In 2019, we welcomed our second daughter, Hosanna Grace. She’s an easy-going kid, full of giggles, always ready to snuggle and chat. In 2022, we welcomed our third girl, Jovie. She is absolutely precious and brings joy wherever she goes. We’re so thankful for the gift of these girls!
Education: I was home schooled from 2nd-12th grade. I’m currently (slowly) pursuing a Bachelor’s of Divinity (BDiv.) at our local seminary, Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education.
Background: I worked in construction and remodeling for four years before serving as a missionary and school administrator in Rwanda for two. My great passion is caring for God’s people and proclaiming the good news, a calling that has led me to serve as a a leader in Young Life, youth groups, life groups, and worship services.
My passion at Orchard Hills: To encourage people into greater joy, freedom, surrender, and adventure, as they learn to know and love the heart of our King.
Something not many people know about me: I was born in Boston, MA. However, “Sutton” means “from the South,” so I got here as quick as I could.
Favorite illustration of a biblical truth: I love the illustration of life as a path. From Jesus saying in John 14:6, “I am the way,” to Prov. 4:18 saying, “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter to the full light of day,” that metaphor continues to give me context and structure for processing my experience with the Lord.
“Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.”
- Jeremiah 6:16