To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to whoever will come– this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Staff & Leadership

 You may email staff at: churchofficewhpc@gmail.com

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John E. McKenzie

Senior Pastor

John E. McKenzie has served as Senior Pastor at West Hills Presbyterian since 2013. He is a graduate of Morehead State University and Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. John is married to Michelle, and they have three sons, Elijah, Noah, and Josiah.

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Mitch Townley

Director Of Children's Ministries

Mitch Townley has been at WHPC since 1996. He has a Masters In Education from the University of South Carolina and a Masters Degree in Christian Education from Columbia Biblical Seminary. He and his wife Karen have two adult daughters and five grandchildren. Mitch is also an avid songwriter. 

 

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Melissa Wade

Pianist

Melissa Wade has been our church pianist since 2000. She is a graduate of UT with a BS in Communications. Melissa also performs with her Gospel and Celtic band "Wild Blue Yonder", and teaches private piano lessons.

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Ruth Melton

Financial Secretary

Ruth Melton became the Financial Secretary at WHPC in July, 2015.  Ruth and her husband. Rich, have lived in Knoxville since 1981.

 

 

Elders: Mike Baur, Garry Chin, Phil Moor, and Bill Mowles

Deacons: Gaylon Lane, Doug Merrifield, Ron Mitchell, and Taylor Vos