Who are we?
So just who is Penn Forest Worship Center? We are a small Wesleyan congregation with a huge vision for the future, serving an even bigger God, dedicated to relentless pursuit of God and the people he loves. Our mission has five parts: reaching, uniting, growing, discovering and committing. No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, Penn Forest Worship Center has a spot just for you. We offer Sunday morning services and classes, as well as Wednesday night fellowship opportunities. Our ministries range from kids, youth and adult groups to scouting, supporting overseas missionaries and hosting church-wide activities.
Penn Forest Worship Center exists to reach non-believers, to unite them with Christians, help them grow in their faith, discover their gifts and see them become radically committed to Jesus Christ both in life and in death.
Relentless Pursuit of God and the people He loves.
So what does it mean to be a Wesleyan?
The Wesleyan Church, a Protestant denomination, believes in biblical authority, Christlikness, disciple-making, centering on local churches, servant leadership, and unity in diversity. Additional details are available online at www.wesleyan.org.
What we believe:
Our History
Leadership Team:
Pastor Myron, Lead Pastor
Pastor Myron Atkinson came to serve as the Lead Pastor in June of 2001. He is a native of Indiana and has been in ministry for the past 20 years. He has served as Youth Pastor, Assistant Pastor, and Lead Pastor. He has ministered in Huntington, IN; Southgate, MI; Saint Albans, WV, and now Roanoke, VA, He is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. Pastor Atkinson is married to Mandy Atkinson. She is the Kidz ZONE midweek director. Together they have four children: Jared, Christina, Chad, and Jonah.
To read Pastor Myron’s vision for PFWC, click here.
Pastor Scotty, Assistant Pastor
Pastor Scotty Grigonis came to serve as the Assistant Pastor in charge of Christian Education in June of 2009. He is a native of Michigan and graduated from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois. His wife, Leah Grigonis, teaches the children’s C.G. Sunday School class. They have two daughters. We are excited about all that Pastor Scott brings to PFWC.
Joey Robinson, Worship Leader
Joey is a very gifted vocalist, guitarist, drummer and more. We are thrilled that he is using his gifts here at PFWC. He is married to Mandy Robinson. They have two children, a boy and a girl.
Children’s Kidz ZONE Ministry Leaders
Jimmy Jennings is the Kidz ZONE Children’s Church director. He is married to Sara and they have two children, a boy and a girl. Together Jimmy and Sara provide the consistency each week for the children.
Mandy Atkinson is our Kidz ZONE Midweek director. She is married to Pastor Myron. She is assisted by a variety of people making our midweek KZ time an exciting time for the children.
Nursery Director
Heather St. Clair serves as our nursery director, along with her husband Bill. Weekly we have a team of screened individuals working with our growing nursery program.
Local Board of Administration Leadership Team
Myra Taylor serves as our Vice-Chair of our LBA Leadership Team and Secretary. She also teaches Sunday School and sings on our praise team.
Nancy Phillips serves on our LBA Leadership Team as our Treasurer and also is our Bible Quiz coach.
Ray Oyler serves on the LBA Leadership Team as the board representative Trustee.
Joey Robinson serves on the LBA Leadership Team as a congregational representative.
Kathy Poff serves on the LBA Leadership Team as a congregational representative.
