About Andrew

My name is Andrew Ware. I have a variety of roles and titles in my life such as a husband, father, friend, pastor, runner, advocate, podcaster, and writer. While these roles are integral to my life, I predominantly identify myself as a pastor and a runner.

The identity of "RunninRev" embodies these essential aspects of my life. As a pastor and a runner, I experience a profound connection to both my calling in faith and my passion for running and movement in general as a form of self-care.

The Pastor: I am an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, serving as a pastor since 2014 in three distinct ministry settings. Currently, I am serving as the pastor at Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Suffolk, VA. My principal interests within the church revolve around community relationship, development, and innovation. I derive joy from fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment wherever my ministry takes me.

The Runner: Running has been something I have been doing most my entire life. It has evolved into a form of self-care and therapeutic release. Not only has running enhanced my physical and mental well-being, but has also become a manifestation of community and faith. Additionally, I received a USATF Level 1 Certified Running Coach accreditation in 2022 and have experience as a race director/organizer.

Above all, my family serves as my cornerstone. My wife and kids provide unwavering support and serve as a constant upon which I rely.

As I endeavor to build community, my goal is to establish meaningful connections and foster collective growth. Let's connect and grow together.

The RunninRev

Community Movement

Cultivating spaces for movement, reflection, and belonging.

A large group of people running along a divided urban road surrounded by buildings and trees with autumn leaves. The runners wear various colorful athletic outfits and are spaced across both lanes, moving in the same direction. The weather appears overcast, adding a cool tone to the scene.
A large group of people running along a divided urban road surrounded by buildings and trees with autumn leaves. The runners wear various colorful athletic outfits and are spaced across both lanes, moving in the same direction. The weather appears overcast, adding a cool tone to the scene.
Running Together

Building community through shared running experiences.

A large group of runners participates in a marathon on a city street lined with green trees. The participants wear various colorful athletic clothing, with many sporting numbered race bibs. The atmosphere is lively, with runners of diverse ages moving at different paces.
A large group of runners participates in a marathon on a city street lined with green trees. The participants wear various colorful athletic clothing, with many sporting numbered race bibs. The atmosphere is lively, with runners of diverse ages moving at different paces.
Reflective Practices

Engaging in reflection for holistic growth.

A group of runners participating in a road race, accompanied by a motorcycle with a photographer capturing the event. The runners are wearing athletic gear and race bibs, appearing focused and determined as they progress through the course. The background includes blurred greenery, creating a sense of motion.
A group of runners participating in a road race, accompanied by a motorcycle with a photographer capturing the event. The runners are wearing athletic gear and race bibs, appearing focused and determined as they progress through the course. The background includes blurred greenery, creating a sense of motion.
A group of young people are running and walking on a track, wearing numbered T-shirts. The scene is energetic with people in active movement. The environment includes greenery and a building structure in the background.
A group of young people are running and walking on a track, wearing numbered T-shirts. The scene is energetic with people in active movement. The environment includes greenery and a building structure in the background.
Grace in Motion

Embodying grace through movement and connection.

Wholeness Journey

Supporting individuals in their journey toward wholeness.

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Runninrev has transformed my approach to running and faith, creating a supportive community that nurtures both body and spirit.

Emily J.

A person is jogging on a red athletics track under a clear blue sky. They are wearing a light gray top with orange shorts and running shoes. The track surrounds a field with sparse trees, and there is a set of bleachers to the right. A tall lamppost is visible, suggesting it is a sports facility.
A person is jogging on a red athletics track under a clear blue sky. They are wearing a light gray top with orange shorts and running shoes. The track surrounds a field with sparse trees, and there is a set of bleachers to the right. A tall lamppost is visible, suggesting it is a sports facility.

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Community

Join me in movement and reflection.

Contact

andrew@runninrev.com

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