The mission of the Bland Ministry Center and Dental Clinic is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people. We strive to be a missionary point of service for all Christians, Churches, and organizations by providing opportunities to fulfill Christ's Great Commission.
The Bland Ministry Center is a multi-faceted, non-profit Christian social ministry founded in 1980 by the East River Baptist Association, which is a small Association of twelve churches. The Bland Ministry Center was envisioned and begun under the leadership of Dr. Marshall Walker, who was Director of Missions. Dr. Walker and the churches of East River recognized the need for a ministry outreach in the Appalachian region and took this bold step of faith. The initial beginning of the Center was supported by the Virginia Baptist Mission Board which has assisted us through the years from the Alma Hunt Virginia Baptist State Missions offering. The Center has received assistance in the form of goods and financial gifts from many individuals, churches, organizations, and denominational entities, both Baptist and non-Baptist. The need for support is still very great as the ministries of the Center continue to grow in volume and number and physical facilities of the Center are expanded.
Bland Ministry Center is blessed to have many people sharing its vision. Apart from the four paid staff introduced below, there are many volunteers who help work towards the Ministry Center's mission. An 11 member board helps to govern and guide the center, approximately 60 local volunteers share their time and talents to make sure programs run smoothly each week, and many mission groups and dentists visit Bland County for a few days each year ready to work on special projects. The success of the Center is dependent upon the generosity and willingness of others to serve.
Dee Dee began working part-time at the Center in 1993 and officially assumed the position of Director in March 2007. Throughout the years, she has served in the capacity of receptionist, mission coordinator, and interim director.
An intern-turned-employee, Hannah was hired through a grant to provide support for office staff. She is the first person to greet you when you call or visit the office andis keeping us organized and very well-fed.
Susan's family got involved with Bland several years ago through their church in North Georgia. She asked for an opportunity to intern during the summer of 2010, and she would not stop coming back until we hired her full-time in 2013.
You may recognize Kathy from her volunteer work around the center and receptionist position in the dental clinic. When we realized a need to hire a part-time clothes closet volunteer coordinator, we couldn 't think of a better person for the job than our long-time volunteer and friend, who is an avid shopper at 'GW Fashions' (Goodwill).
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Rating 3.8 out of 5 based on 10 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestHaylie Helbert
2 years ago
I had made an appointment here they told me that the soonest appointment was like 6 months away so I was okay with that made the appointment and now they called me a month before my appointment and told me they won't excepting new patants like how can you even do that! My teeth are so bad and everytime I try to get an appointment anywhere noone will see me I finally thought I could fix my teeth then try call me and tell me this like I can't even describe how messed up that is!
Drema Foley
2 years ago
I'm here to tell anyone these people are kind hearted and just a blessing from God!!! They deserve the best in this life thanks so much for everything
Tracy Shively
2 years ago
The staff and Doctor Hoskins are impeccable. They pulled all my teeth with no pain they are down to earth Christian people with a real desire to help you. I would not go anywhere else for my dental work..Barbara is one of the nicest receptionist I have ever dealt with.
Amber Mclaughlin
2 years ago
Wow. I wanted to make an appointment here because I had heard nothing but good things but my first impression was HORRIBLE. The lady who answered my call was extremely RUDE. I didn't even schedule my appointment because of it.
Amber Mclaughlin
3 years ago
Wow. I wanted to make an appointment here because I had heard nothing but good things but my first impression was HORRIBLE. The lady who answered my call was extremely RUDE. I didn't even schedule my appointment because of it.
Jim Persinger
3 years ago
How can they use the word "ministry" when they aren't helping people with prices? Even with my insurance, I was told I'd still have to pay $500 to get dentures. A person like myself that lives on less than $800 per month just can't afford it.
Jim Persinger
3 years ago
How can they use the word "ministry" when they aren't helping people with prices? Even with my insurance, I was told I'd still have to pay $500 to get dentures. A person like myself that lives on less than $800 per month just can't afford it.
Rick Sanchez
3 years ago
truely the greatest people in our community
Rick Sanchez
4 years ago
truely the greatest people in our community
Angela Nester
4 years ago
Awesome people and very helpful.
Cathleen Underwood
4 years ago
This is the only dental clinic that didn't hurt me cleaning my teeth. Very good staff.
Angela Nester
5 years ago
Awesome people and very helpful.
Cathleen Underwood
5 years ago
This is the only dental clinic that didn't hurt me cleaning my teeth. Very good staff.
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