Pastor Frank  R. Lacey  has a tremendous passion for God's Word coupled with a love for God's people.  He has a contagious spirit of generosity that overflows throughout every facet of his ministry.  Having received his mandate from God, Pastor Lacey, obediently fulfills his calling as Senior Pastor and  Visionary of Touch Hearts Christian Center.  He was called to ministry in 1985, under the leadership of Dr Fredrick S. Jones.  Pastor Lacey began his ministry as  an evangelist, sharing the gospel in

 Washington, DC and vicinity.

In 1991, he was called to his first pastorate at Elk Run Baptist Church, a historical beacon in Virginia for over forty years.  In 1998, Pastor Lacey became founder and President of Virginia Christian University - School for Ministry.  Pastor Lacey is an anointed man who allows God  to use him to make changes in the lives of people.

 His vision is uncompromisingly clear, with one central principle -- to build and develop a kingdom of empowered people for God.  Holding firmly to the commissioned mandate in Matthew 28:18-20, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations”.

Pastor Lacey received a bachelors degree in biblical studies from "Trinity College of the Bible - Theological Seminar", Newburgh, IN in 1988. He obtained his Masters Degree in Pastoral Counseling from "Spirit of Truth - Bible Institute", Richmond, VA in 1999.  Dr. Lacey possesses a Doctorate Degree in Christian Education, also from Spirit of Truth, Bible Institute, Richmond, VA - June 2001.

Pastor Lacey and Co-Pastor Lacey are the proud parents of three children. Pastor Lacey is a dedicated servant of God, working to make Touch Hearts Christian Center - "A Place of Refreshing."