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)
Virginia Kinman (Class of 2026, Clerk of Session)
Ken Perkins (Class of 2026)
Scott Tucker-Simms (Class of 2025)
Ken Townsend (Class of 2025)
Jennifer Wall (Class of 2027)
Committees
The life and work of College Church are also guided by three committees, each led by one or two ruling elders.
The Administration Committee deals with finance, personnel, property, cemetery, and insurance issues. The elder guiding this committee are Ken Townsend and Ken Perkins.
The Congregational Life Committee handles fellowship, congregational care, worship, and Christian education. The elders guiding this committee are Scott Tucker-Simms and Jennifer Wall.
The Outreach Committee addresses missions, benevolences, and student ministry. The elder guiding this committee is John Eastby.