David Johns, Senior Pastor
Pastor David has been on staff at WBC since 2002. He has been our senior pastor since 2004. David grew up in Poca, WV, and completed his undergraduate work at West Virginia Tech in Mechanical Engineering. David has his M.A. in Religion and M.Div. in Pastoral Preaching from Liberty University. He has been married to Leigh since 1988 years and
they have four kids: Katie, Samuel, Vladik, and Krissy. David served in the Navy as a nuclear submarine officer and is currently a major in the Army National Guard where he serves as a chaplain. In his free time he enjoys his Friday Fundays with his wife, staying in shape, eating at his favorite dives with his family (or staff, sometimes), drinking his Starbucks coffee, and rooting for the Reds, Cowboys, and Red Wings. David’s passion for the church and the family comes through clearly in his preaching, teaching, and counseling ministries. He leads and lives the VISION of the church; TRUTH, RELEVANCE, TRANSFORMATION.
Andrew Gordon, Associate Pastor
Pastor Andrew has been on staff at WBC since February 2012. He grew up in Greenville, Michigan, but graduated High School in Knoxville, Iowa. Andrew received his Bachelor’s degree in Preseminary Bible from Cedarville University and has his M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Andrew has been married to his lovely wife Chelsey since 2011, and they are enjoying parenting their daughters Zoe and Aletheia. Chelsey is a fantastic ministry partner and a wonderful mother. Andrew is an avid sports fan pulling for Arsenal, the Detroit Tigers, Colts, Boilermakers, and Pacers. Andrew tends to a lot of church administration as well as overseeing our small groups, counseling ministries, Bible Fellowship, and Winfield Baptist University classes. Andrew is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). His passion for the church is evident especially in discipleship, counseling, and teaching.
Mark Toole, Youth Pastor
Pastor Mark has been serving on staff at WBC since August 2011 as the Youth Pastor. Mark has been married to his wonderful and hardworking bride, Emily, since August 27th, 2011. They have 3 kids: Karleigh, Ezekiel, and Hannah. Mark felt called into youth ministry when he was a senior in high school and attended Cedarville University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Preseminary Bible. Mark is pursuing an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark oversees all ministries from birth through high school, but the Gravity Youth Group is where he spends most of his ministry hours. Mark is a Dave Ramsey certified Financial Coach and is working toward becoming a certified biblical counselor with ACBC. Mark loves working with the students and sports ministries at the church. He loves helping others work toward godly financial stewardship. And he loves competing at just about anything, but specifically sports. “Go Buckeyes.”
Meredith Craigo, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Meredith Craigo grew up in Fraziers Bottom, WV and graduated from Winfield High School in 2002. Meredith received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from Marshall University in 2006. Meredith has been married to Tony Craigo for 13 years. They have two fun boys, Luke and Levi and a daugher, Aubrey. Tony is an elder and part of the praise and worship band. Meredith works with Pastor Mark and Jessica Richey. Together they make decisions about the children’s programs and continue to grow that ministry of the church. Meredith has the responsibility of organizing, operating, and developing the children’s ministries of the church. Her emphasis is Kindergarten through 5th grade. In her free time Meredith enjoys photography and volunteering in her sons classrooms. Meredith truly has a heart for children and loves working with them.
Jessica Richey, Assistant Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Jessica is married to Chris who serves as a trustee at WBC. She is Mom to her daughters, Adalyn & Autumn. Jessica grew up in East Bank, WV. She graduated from the University of Charleston in 2012 with a bachelors of science with a focus in diagnostic medical sonography. She has registries in physics, general sonography, and vascular sonography and worked alongside vascular surgeons specializing in vascular sonography until Autumn came and the Lord provided a way for her to be home with their kids.
“I’ve always enjoyed working with the littles. In high school I worked at a daycare after school & in college I worked as a nanny serving 2 special families. In my spare time I volunteer at Adalyn’s school & run both kids to their various activities. I enjoy reading & the summer months where I can be outside swimming, hiking, etc., with my husband, kiddos & our crazy dog. Nothing is better than watching the youngest church goers learn about and understand Gods love for them.”
Working together in Children’s Ministry with Meredith, Jessica oversees our birth through Pre-K students at WBC.
