<p>Joe Velarde doesn't see himself as just the pastor of Riverbend Community Church. He sees himself as the pastor to the Lehigh Valley community, where he seeks to make a difference every day.</p>

50 STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: Missions from Southern Mountains to Northern Backyards

The “50 Stories of Transformation” series, told in honor of the Baptist Resource Network’s 50th anniversary, highlights the many ways God has moved throughout Pennsylvania, South Jersey and beyond. Your generous support of the Cooperative Program makes this ministry possible and fuels evangelism and outreach in our local churches and all over the world! Thank you!