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Ministry Team

   
paul Dr. Eric Mounts
Senior  Pastor

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Pastor Mounts is a graduate of Cedarville University. He has a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary and completed his Doctor of Ministry at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois. He has served in pastoral ministry for twenty-five years in Ohio and Michigan. He and his wife, Andi, have three grown children.

  • Shepherds the congregation with Biblical instruction, continued prayer, and loving care
  • Leads in developing all worship services
  • Develops the staff and leads in expanding and enhancing ministry
   
lee Lee Walker
Executive Pastor

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Pastor Walker is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College and has an MBA from Marshall University. He previously served for 29 years at ABC, working mainly in administrative areas including Development and Business. For 16 years he was Executive Vice-President of the College. Pastor Walker has served at Bible Center since 1998. He is married to Marty, has two children, three step-children, and 13 grandchildren.

  • Oversees staff, finances, operations, technology and facilities
  • Works with the ministry staff to achieve the purposes of the church
  • Serves directly with the Deacons and Elders as Pastoral liaison to those leadership groups
   
jim Jim McQuerrey
Associate Pastor of Worship Ministries

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Pastor McQuerrey graduated from WV Institute of Technology and holds a Master of Music degree from Marshall University. He previously served as Minister of Music at Shenandoah Baptist Church in Virginia, as a music educator in Kanawha County Schools, and performed with the Charleston Symphony.  He and his wife, Brenda, have two grown daughters.

  • Oversees all music and worship-related ministries
  • Recruits, trains and prepares musicians for worship
  • Prepares and plans worship services
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    richard Richard P. Thompson
    Pastor of Children's Ministries

    Contact Pastor Thompson

    Pastor Thompson has received training from Moody Bible Institute and Liberty University and holds a B.S in Church Ministry from Andersonville Baptist Seminary. He previously served as Assistant Pastor and Children's Minister at Lyona Bible Church in Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Michelle, are the parents of three sons: Rick, Benjamin, and Jordan.

    • Oversees and facilitates the children’s ministries, including Base Camp and children's summer camp
    • Recruits and trains a children’s ministries volunteer staff of over 500
    • Provides counsel and input to children and their parents
       
    dave Rev. David Jones
    Pastor of Care Ministries

    Contact Pastor Jones

    Pastor Jones is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College and has a Master of Ministry Degree from Baptist Bible Seminary.  He previously served as pastor of a church in New York and then served 20 years as Associate Pastor of his home church, Limerick Chapel, in Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Debra, have one grown son, David.

  • Oversees and facilitates the care ministries
  • Provides counsel and input into the lives of people who are in personal or financial crisis
  • Visits those who are hospitalized or shut-in and ministers to families during times of bereavement
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    bill Dr. Bill Tanzey
    Associate Pastor of
    Community Ministries

    Contact Pastor Tanzey

    Pastor Tanzey holds a Doctorate Degree from Masters School of Divinity.  He is also a graduate of West Virginia University where he holds a Masters Degree in Counseling.  Dr. Tanzey is a Licensed Professional Counselor.  He and his wife, Doris, have three sons and two grandchildren.

    • Oversees ministries of community outreach
    • Oversees and implements the counseling ministry
    • Provides outreach and counsel to those outside the Bible Center family
       
    toney Paula Toney
    Hospitality Director
    Contact Paula

    Paula is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College, where she previously served for 10 years as Secretary to the President. She grew up in the Beckley, WV area, but her family now resides in Richmond, VA.   

    • Oversees the First Impressions Ministry with over a 100 volunteers
    • Serves as the church Wedding Coordinator and host for special events
    • Schedules facility use for the Southridge Campus
       
    thompson Michelle Thompson
    Early Childhood Director
    Contact Michelle

    Michelle has a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from Andersonville Bible College and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at Southwest Bible College and Seminary. She previously served as the Physical Education teacher at Bible Center School.  She and her husband, Richard, have three sons: Rick, Ben and J.D.

    • Oversees all church Preschool Ministries, including Nurseries and Sunday School, as well as Awana Cubbies and Puggles
    • Recruits, manages and trains over 400 ministry volunteers
    • Visits our newborns and their families, and coordinates Child Dedication Services
       
    korth Caleb Korth
    Director of Contemporary Worship Ministries

    Contact Pastor Korth

    Caleb is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College with a B.A. in Bible and Theology.  He has previously served as a Youth Pastor in Virginia.  He and his wife, Tiffany, reside in Charleston.

    • Oversees and leads Adult Praise Team
    • Oversees and leads Youth Praise Band
    • Leads contemporary worship on Sundays
       
    hess Vicki Hess
    Preschool Director

    Contact Mrs. Hess

    Vicki is a graduate of Marshall University and has completed additional classes through Appalachian Bible College, West Virginia Univeristy, and the University of Charleston. She had taught at Bible Center School since the early 80's and had also taught in the Lincoln County and Kanawha County public school systems. She and her husband, Reed, have one daughter and 2 grandchidren.

    • Oversees the daily operation of Bible Center Preschool
    • Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises staff necessary to maintain quality preschool program
    • Works with families to encourage positive mental, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and development in preschool age children
       
    elmore Garland Elmore
    School Principal

    Contact Mr. Elmore

    Garland Elmore graduated from West Virginia State University and has a Masters Degree in Special Education and Principal’s Certification from West Virginia College of Graduate Study. He retired from the Logan County School System with 31 years experience. He spent 10 years as a special education teacher and 21 years as an administrator on the elementary, middle and high school levels. He and his wife, Beth, are the parents of one son, Garland II.

    • Oversees the daily operation of Bible Center School
    • Provides a clear vision for the school
    • Recruits, trains and prepares staff to work in a Christian School
       
    matt Matt Garrison
    Pastor of Youth Ministries

    Contact Pastor Garrison

    Pastor Matt Garrison holds a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Liberty University and a Masters in Arts and Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.  He previously served for nine years as the Youth Pastor at New Life Baptist Church in Pennsylvania.  He and his wife, Andrea, are the parents of Sydney, Tyler and Sierra.

    • Oversees and facilitates the Student Ministry, 6th-12th grades
    • Co-leads college ministries
    • Provides counsel to students and their families
       
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