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.
Darren Chilson, Assistant Pastor
After months of receiving resume’s, hundreds of interview questions, dozens of emails, several meetings, hours of discussion, and hundreds of miles driven, God has made it clear who we should hire and we have officially hired Rev. Darren & Courtney Chilson to partner with us in working here at PFWC. They will begin May 12th!
Darren & Courtney currently live in Gastonia, NC. They are both graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University. Courtney is an elementary school teacher. They have a 2 year old son and another one due soon
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.
Paul Macgregor, Children’s Ministry Director
Paul began working with our children’s ministry during the summer of 2012 and in Novmeber of 2012 the church officially hired Paul as our Children’s Ministry Director. Paul and his wife Amy are both from Roanoke and they both work in the Roanoke City Schools. They have two great children, a boy and a girl.
Paul oversees a great team of people working with our children’s ministry from newborn through 5th grade.
Local Board of Administration Leadership Team
Myra Taylor serves as our Vice-Chair of our LBA Leadership Team and Secretary. She also teaches a Connect and Grow group 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, he is also a Connect and Grow group teacher.
Rory MacGregor serves on the LBA Leadership Team as a congregational representative, he is also a Connect and Grow group teacher.
Kathy Poff serves on the LBA Leadership Team as a congregational representative.
