Leadership

PASTOR

We welcome the Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Verhey as the pastor of College Church and chaplain of Hampden-Sydney College.

Theologian, ethicist, pastor, professor, administrator, author, and community servant, the Reverend Dr. Timothy Allen Verhey—Tim—is an extraordinarily accomplished individual. Born and raised in western Michigan, he graduated with a BA from Hope College, in Holland, MI; received his Master of Divinity at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond; and received his PhD from Emory University in Atlanta. Tim has served as an ordained pastor and supply pastor of Presbyterian churches and held all possible roles within the church and the greater presbyteries in which he resided—both Coastal Carolina and Charlotte in North Carolina. During the last 11 years he has been a professor of Religion and Philosophy and served as Dean of Students at St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC, one of our Presbyterian colleges.

Tim’s depth and breadth of experience in the church, in academe, and in service make him very well suited to serve as pastor/chaplain of College Church and Hampden-Sydney College. Together, we will make a great impact on our church, our college, and our community.

Elders

College Church is led by a Session comprised of six ruling elders, with the pastor serving as moderator. Elders serve a three-year term, with elections typically occurring in the fall. The current ruling elders and the ending year of their term are:

John Eastby (Class of 2027)
Jackie Hall (Class of 2028, Clerk of Session)
Virginia Kinman (Class of 2026)
Mark Meitz (Class of 2028)
Ken Perkins (Class of 2026)
Jennifer Wall (Class of 2027)

Committees

The life and work of College Church are also guided by five committees, each led by one or two ruling elders.

Christian Education and Community Service (John Eastby)
Fellowship and Congregational Care (Jennifer Wall)
Property and Administration (Ken Perkins)
Student Engagement and College Outreach (Mark Meitz and John Eastby)
Worship (Virginia Kinman)