The Rev. Dr. Aaron L. Dobynes, Sr., began his service as Shiloh’s tenth pastor on June 1, 2014.
A native of Alabama, Pastor Dobynes is a fourth-generation preacher. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Alabama, a Master of Divinity from the Virginia Union University Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio. In addition, he has received a Ph.D. in Humanities, with a concentration in Martin Luther King, Jr., Studies from Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pastor Dobynes has been a senior pastor for 39 years, serving churches in Virginia, Alabama, and Louisiana. In addition to pastoring, Pastor Dobynes serves on The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region and the Micah Ecumenical Ministries boards. He is a founding member of Epsilon Rho chapter of Sigma Pi Phi “The Boule,” Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, and a 32nd degree Mason of the James O. Bampfield Consistory #56.
Pastor and First Lady Ginger Dobynes are the proud parents of Rev. Aaron L. Dobynes, Jr., who sadly transitioned in November 2024; daughter Andrea and her husband, Justin; Austin and his wife, Alissa; daughters Alanna and Alexis, and daughter-in-love Brittany. They also are blessed to have five grandchildren, Kylan, Joule’, Julia, Justin II, and Andrew.
Welcome to a spiritually empowered haven of hope
Since 1854, we at Shiloh have tried to manifest the spirit of Christ, faithfully serving others as God’s liberating and transforming word. We’re located at 801 Sophia Street, on the river in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401.
Our historic building on the river in Downtown Fredericksburg is in need of critically important interior repairs and renovations, which will enable us to better serve as an ongoing beacon of hope for all who are in need of Christ’s love and grace. Learn how you can support this interior renovation project by clicking here.