Church Staff
West Charleston Church of the Brethren is excited to announce the addition of two new members to our staff:
Shannon McRoberts will be in charge of planning and coordinating ministry programs and events for children and young families.
"Hello there, and welcome to our website. I hope it helps you feel a little bit of the fun and love that is flowing through this unique congregation. My name is Shannon McRoberts and I am blessed to be the Children and Young Families Minister at West Charleston C.O.B. We call our work S.E.C.U.R.E. Family Ministries. To break that down, we are here to S-strengthen, E-encourage and C-comfort, U-ultimately, R-reaching, E-everyone and yes, that includes you friend! Life can be hard and sometimes might even seem hopeless, but it has been my experience that hope can be yours! Hope for a better future, a stronger family and a life that's not only fullfilling but honors God as well. We have a great time ministering to families and thier children by providing opportunities to grow spiritually and emotionally in Christ. We are dedicated to welcoming, educating and building up the lives of those interested in walking with Jesus and beyond." - Shannon McRoberts
Ty Pyles will be in charge of Junior and Senior High Youth ministry and programming as well as small group development and ministry.
"Ty Pyles is married to Teri and lives here in Bethel Township. They are the parents of three grown girls and will be first time grandparents in August of '08. Ty received his bachelors degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond Indiana. Before coming to West Charleston Ty pastored the Pitsburg Church of the Brethren in Darke County Ohio for eight years. Currently, Ty is Minister of Small Groups and Minister of Youth. Ty's focus for the Youth at West Charleston is one of spirituality and discipleship. Weekly meetings with both Junior and Senior Highs reinforces this ministry. Developing healthy, vibrant small groups for a culture that needs community is Ty's other focus at West Charleston." - Ty Pyles
We welcome Shannon and Ty to our ministry staff and look forward to the many contributions they will make to our church and community!