Stephen Neese
Pastor
Pastor Neese started preaching when he was 16. He became a licensed minister in his early 20s, ordained at The Summit in July of 2001 when he was 37. He is the Sunday school secretary for section 4 of the UPCI in West Virginia. Pastor Neese is a people person who can start a conversation with anyone.
Kathy Neese
Pastors wife/ Secretary
As a pastor’s wife, Kathy serves alongside her husband. She uses her previous experience when she worked as a secretary at the Department of Defense and excellent memory to help her fulfill her part in the ministry. In the church, some of her duties include writing pertinent letters, paying bills, renewing licensing, and recording business meetings. Kathy has a kind heart and in her free time, she likes to send cards to others.
Sunday School Teachers
Mary Lynne DeMuth
Sunday School Teacher
Along with teaching the pre-teen Sunday School class, she also leads the praise service. Mary Lynne is a very take-charge kind of person, with a strong sense of leadership. Mary Lynne is mother to four children, and she and her husband, John, work full-time jobs.
Becky Sanchuk
Sunday School Teacher
Becky has experience teaching various age groups for many years. Much of her experience shows in her decorating the classrooms, running, organizing, and decorating for multiple Vacation Bible School events. She was the children’s ministry director at her previous church. Crafting with kids is how she can show her silly side. Becky has two adult children.
Alexis Neese
Sunday School Teacher
Alexis plays a large role in serving the church youth. Growing up, she was involved in church. She attended Vacation Bible School, helped make decorations for classrooms, participated in the signing team, and acted in dramas for Easter. With her background in children’s ministry, she is able to comfortably relate to children. At the Summit Church, she teaches Sunday School. Alexis also plays the organ on the praise team.
Nathan Neese
Sunday School Teacher
As a minister with the UPCI, Nathan is outgoing. As of February 2021, in West Virginia, Nathan was elected the youth leader of section 4 of the UPCI in West Virginia. Kids love to hang out with him. He can entertain them with magic and card tricks. Nathan plays many instruments, and one of them is the drums which he plays for the praise team.
