Church Elders

2025/2026 Session

Elected officers lead for 3 years; Term ends in March and begins in April.

Class of 2026

Sarah Kate Abee

Karen Copley

Frank Grimes

Aaron Pickens

Annette Porter

Mary Wyant

Class of 2027

Andrew Allen

Blake Cummings

Drew Horton

Beth Hray

Chris McGarr

Dan O'Connell

Class of 2028

John Barrett

Brooke Hardin

Carlos Lamas

Melissa Martin

Philip Nix

Amanda Smith

Class of 2029

Recommendations for elders will be from April to Aug 2025

Clerk/Treasurer

Claude Saleeby, Clerk
Scott Hubbard, Treasurer

Pastors

Steve Wise
Justin Lewis
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. )

2025/2026 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…

in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ is delivered to our neighbors and to the entire world
in which those who are uninvolved and uncommitted are invited and empowered
in which every Christian is edifying the church and serving others. [Meets the first Monday in every month.]

Sara Kate Abee - 2026 Chair
Mary Wyant - 2026 JLC
Andrew Allen - 2027 JLC
Blake Cummings - 2027 Vice Chair
John Barrett - 2028
Brooke Hardin - 2028
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.]

Karen Copley - 2026 Chair
Frank Grimes - 2026 JLC
Beth Hray - 2027 Vice Chair
Dan O'Connell - 2027 JLC
Carlos Lamas - 2028
Amanda Smith - 2028
Pastor: Rev. Kyle Livingston
Supporting Staff: Cathy Hyatt, Becky Odum,
Jennifer Futrell

Worship Commission

Purpose: To create an inviting environment where everyone encounters God in a life-changing way.

Responsibilities: To build a spiritually healthy church in which regular worship gatherings

invigorate our spiritual lives and our mission in our community
celebrate the sacramental nature of worship [Meets the second Monday of each month.]

Annette Porter - 2026 Chair
Aaron Pickens - 2026 JLC
Drew Horton - 2027 Vice Chair
Chris McGarr - 2027 JLC
Melissa Martin - 2028
Phillip Nix - 2028
Pastor: Rev. Steve Wise
Supporting Staff: Cathy Hyatt, Gary McCraw,
Janna Weeks

Joint Leadership Commission (JLC)

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.]

Frank Grimes 2026
Aaron Pickens 2026
Mary Wyant 2026
Andrew Allen 2027
Dan O'Connell 2027
Chris McGarr 2027
Pastor/Chair: Rev. Steve Wise
Supporting Staff: Cathy Hyatt