About Us

Upon receiving a call into ministry, Pastor Max Doty answered the call that God had essentially placed on his life many years ago. Through a variety of training, he has obtained a vast amount of education and knowledge of the ministry. Likewise, through the Holy Ghost, he has always allowed his steps to be directed by God. After being baptized and filled with the gift of the Holy Ghost, he began to focus on studying the word of God. Due to his desire to gain more knowledge and understanding, he enrolled and obtained certification from Liberty University in 2009. Soon thereafter, he enrolled and obtained his theology degree through the Apostolic School of Theology in 2011; he was the first student to graduate from this program.

Being led by God to establish a church in the New River Valley area, Pastor Max Doty and wife, Amy Doty, of over 30 years relocated to the area and found God waiting in the town of Pulaski, Virginia. They are both looking forward to seeing a mighty move of God in the lives of people in Pulaski and the surrounding areas.

We are beyond blessed to have Bro. Michael Benedum and wife, Jessica, working in the ministry at PACVA. They joined PACVA in 2019 after hearing God’s audible voice speak directly to them to do so.  They bring unmeasurable talent in music, worship, Sunday school, and preaching of the gospel. God has worked miraculously in their lives and we look forward to seeing God’s plan for this family, and PACVA, unfold in the upcoming future.