About Us

THE CONGREGATION AT LITTLE RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH has the distinction of continuously operating to promote the spread of the Gospel message in our own community - and throughout the world - for nearly 250 years. Standing one mile from Route 15, south of Gilbert's Corner on Braddock Road in beautiful Loudoun County, Virginia, the church is centrally located to Aldie, Leesburg, South Riding, and Haymarket.

The history of our church parallels the history of Loudoun County and surrounding areas. It is rich with stories of wars, fires, floods, and other adversities. Common faith in the Lord has sustained us, as individuals and as a fellowship, thoughout our church's history, and will continue to do so, through the Body of Jesus Christ.

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Our Objectives

In our congregational life, we endeavor to:

• Worship the Lord through Love, Faith, Prayer, and Service,
• Study the Bible as our sole guide to faith and practice,
• Preach the Good News of God’s love for all people,
• Teach Christ’s way of life,
• Lead young and old to the knowledge of the grace and power of Christ,
• Develop Christian fellowship, and
• Perform Christian service amongst our congregation and community.

Church Staff


Rev. Malcolm McMillan, Pastor

" There is no greater satisfaction in life than discovering God’s purpose for one’s life except for the satisfaction of being able to fulfill that purpose. I enjoy seeing the people of God discover and utilize the gifts He has given them to work together as the body of Christ. "

Read "The Pastor's Page"  |  E-mail Rev. McMillan: pastor@littleriverchurch.org

Rev. McMillan earned an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies from Boyce Bible School of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (1998), and a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry from Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky (2002).

Rev. McMillan joined Little River Baptist Church in 2010 and was installed as pastor on February 27, 2011. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he teaches the adult class on Sunday mornings.

While living in Louisville, Kentucky, he served as pastor at Franklin Street Baptist Church from Nov. 2004 to Dec. 2006, and as associate pastor from July 2001 to Nov. 2004. His responsibilities included leading Sunday morning worship service; preaching; teaching older adult men’s class; conducting Wednesday evening services (prayer and Bible Study); and directing outreach and evangelism efforts. While he was a student at Boyce Bible School and Campbellsville University, Rev. McMillan attended Living Hope Baptist Church, where he also served as young adult teacher (fall 1997 to July 2001).

Before moving to Louisville to complete his degrees, Rev. McMillan was interim pastor at Boyce Baptist Church in Boyce, Virginia, from July 1995 to July 1997. He also served as adult teacher and director of outreach efforts at Greenway Baptist Church in Stephens City, Virginia, from June 1992 to July 1995. He was ordained at Greenway Baptist Church in June 1998.

Rev. McMillan's denominational service has included chairman of  the Bivocational Ministry Committee of the Long Run Baptist Association; member of the Bivocational/Small Church Ministries Council of Campbellsville University; and secretary/treasurer of the Bivocational Ministry Fellowship of Kentucky, Central Region.

A native of North Carolina, Rev. McMillan lives in South Riding, Virginia, with his wife, Kathy. Their daughter, Meridith, lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. McMillan served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1983, and has worked in marketing of direct mail and professional computing services for more than 30 years.

David Bilowus, Pianist/Music Director

David Bilowus is music director and pianist at Little River Baptist Church. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Piano and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice from State University of New York.

Mr. Bilowus is an accomplished musician. He has composed and performed music in the Centennial Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, and was selected by the Texas Commission on the Arts as a distinguished arts-in-education artist. He has held positions as a full-time assistant professor of music; choral director and pianist; choir director, piano instructor, and associate director of pop vocal ensemble. Mr. Bilowus has performed as a soloist and with the Buffalo Pops Orchestra. In June 1994, he released a recording of original piano solos entitled Forms of the Ocean. 

David is co-owner of Keyboards for Kids & More LLC, located in Ashburn, Virginia, where he teaches piano, voice, and composition (www.keyboard4kids.com).