Church Elders

To learn about a recent change to our bylaws that will reduce the number of elders to 18 by 2020, visit this page.

2021/2022 Session

Class of 2022

Jay Bearden

Leah Brabham

Karen Copley

Kirk Johnston

Trey Karn

Stan McChesney

Class of 2023

Alison Bishop

Dean Gaskins

Sam Hamilton

Brent Johnson

Matt Smith

Tanner Wall

Class of 2024

Susan Barrow
Steve Carmichael
Mary Speed Lynch
Anne Martin
Stuart Smith
Hootie Solesbee

Clerk/Treasurer

Claude Saleeby, Clerk
Scott Hubbard, Treasurer

Pastors

Rev. Steve Wise
Rev. Justin Lewis
Rev. Kyle Livingston

SESSION ORGANIZATION

The Session of WPC meets every other month. Each meeting includes worship, reports by Commissions, recommendations for Session action, and other essential business. ( Covenant partners are welcome to attend, but we ask that you let the clerk know in advance. )

2021/2022 Session Commissions

Missions & Ministries Commission

Purpose: To encourage, enable and empower members to live out their faith in our community and beyond.
Responsibilities: To build a spiritually healthy church…

which reaches those who are uninvolved and uncommitted.
in which nearly every Christian is using his or her S.H.A.P.E. to edify the church and serve others. Meets the first Monday in every month.

Susan Barrow, 2024
Jay Bearden, 2022 - JLC
Leah Brabham, 2022 - chairperson
Dean Gaskins, 2023 - JLC
Hootee Solesbee, 2024
Tanner Wall-2023, Vice Chair
Pastor: Rev. Justin Lewis
Supporting Staff: Cathy Hyatt

Spiritual Growth Commission

Purpose: To nurture our relationship with God and strengthen our relationship with one another.
Responsibilities: To build a spiritually healthy church…

in which nearly every member is committed in heart and soul to following Jesus Christ and fulfilling the mission of the church.
in which the loving and healing power of Christian fellowship is experienced in small groups by almost all members. Meets the first Thursday of every month.

Anne Martin, 2024
Karen Copley, 2022- Chair
Steve Carmichael, 2024
Kirk Johnston, 2022 - JLC
Sam Hamilton, 2023, JLC
Alison Bishop, 2023, Vice Chair
Pastor: Rev. Kyle Livingston
Supporting Staff: Cathy Hyatt, Becky Odum, Jennifer Futrell, Rev. Justin Lewis

Worship Commission

Purpose: To create an inviting environment where everyone encounters God in a life-changing way.
Responsibility: To build a spiritually healthy church in which church worship services are a high point of the week for the majority of the congregation. Meets the second Monday in the month.

Trey Karn, 2022 - JLC
Stan McChesney, 2022, Chair
Matt Smith, 2023, JLC
Brent Johnson, 2023, Vice Chair
Mary Speed Lynch, 2024
Stuart Smith, 2024
Pastor: Rev. Steve Wise
Supporting Staff: Cathy Hyatt, Gary McCraw, Gia Diamaduros

Joint Leadership Commission

Purpose: To provide spiritual and strategic leadership in vision, stewardship and accountability.
Responsibilities: To provide leadership to build a spiritually healthy church by…

prayerfully discerning God’s vision for our church.
wisely overseeing the stewardship of our resources (financial, facilities, personnel)
encouraging mutual graceful accountability. Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Jay Bearden, 2022
Dean Gaskins, 2023
Kirk Johnston - 2022
Trey Karns, 2022
Matt Smith - 2023
Sam Hamilton - 2023
Pastor: Rev. Steve Wise
Supporting Staff: Cathy Hyatt