We are a welcoming church community where people from all walks of life are embraced with genuine warmth, encouraged in their faith, and supported through every season of life.

STAFF

Leader Name

Rev. Scott Hoppe

Minister
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Leader Name

Jackie Hoppe

Director of Music/Organist

Leader Name

Jackie Collier

Financial Secretary
Jackie moved to Huntington from NJ as a preteen, became a member of Bates in 1965 and was married at Bates to Preston Collier in 1973. They have one son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. A graduate of Barboursville High School and Marshall University, she accepted the position of Financial Secretary at Bates in November 2011.

LEADERSHIP

Leader Name

Charlie Burcham

Leadership Role / Elder
Born, lived and worked in Huntington WV his entire life. Married 43 years. Worked 45 years for INCO Alloys/Special Metals as a machinist. Has been a member of Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church since 1991. He has worked to maintain the building and the grounds for the church for many years.

Leader Name

Michael Connick

Leadership Role / Elder
Michael was born in San Francisco, but his work took him all over the US and overseas before he finally settled down in West Virginia in 2005. Now retired, he is married to Gloria and has grown children scattered all around the US. He is chair of the Stewardship Committee and responsible for safety and security.

Leader Name

Darlene Varney

Leadership Role / Elder & Treasurer
Was born in Man WV moved to Huntington at age 5. Been married to Stewart Varney for 50 years. One son Chris. One daughter Melinda and 4 grandchildren. Retired from Huntington Federal Savings Bank. Has been a member of Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church for 38 years.

Leader Name

Spencer Conley

Leadership Role / Elder

Leader Name

Mindy Varney

Leadership Role / Elder