Our Staff

Gregory Adkins

Senior Pastor

Pastor Greg  attended Marshall University and is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute, where he received his degree in
Pastoral Training & Christian Education.
Prior to his time at Peters Creek, he served in ministry at the 20th Street Baptist Church in Huntington W.V.,
Montgomery Baptist Church in Montgomery W.V.,  and the First Baptist Church in Martinez, CA.
Pastor Greg joined the staff at Peters Creek in February of 1995.
Dusty Adkins

Teaching Pastor

Dusty is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology.
He also attended Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and Columbia International University, where he received a Master of Divinity degree.
Dusty joined the staff at Peters Creek in September of 2008.
Josh Kerr
Adult Ministries Pastor
Josh is a graduate of Penn State University, where he received a Master of Science in Psychology and Master
of Education in Counselor Education. He also attended Liberty University, where he received a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry.
Josh joined the staff at Peters Creek in July of 2019.
Tim Meier

Worship & Music Pastor

Tim is a graduate of Bethany College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
He also attended Southern Illinois University, where he received a Master of Arts in Music.
Tim joined the staff at Peters Creek in August of 1996.
Dave Barr

Youth & Family Pastor

Dave is a graduate of Grove City College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he received a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering.
Dave also attended the Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University,
where he received a Master of Divinity degree.
Dave joined the staff at Peters Creek in March of 1993.
Lora Lewis

Children's Ministries Pastor

Lora is a graduate of West Virginia University, where she received her degree in Elementary
Education with a Specialty in Preschool Education.
Her previous roles include Children’s teacher, Women’s Bible Study leader, and Leadership council.
Lora joined the staff at Peters Creek in 2007.
Netty Deemer
Elementary Ministries Director
Netty is a graduate of Penn State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
She previously served as the chairperson of the Elementary team.
Netty joined the staff at Peters Creek in April of 2021.
Lisa Oliver

Preschool Ministries Director

Lisa is a graduate of Alderson Broaddus University, where she received her degree in Social Work.
She previously served in a variety of volunteer roles including teaching in the preschool department.
Lisa joined the staff in October of 2021.
Rachel Wilhelm

Media Director

Rachel is a graduate of Point Park University, where she received her degree in Business Management.
Rachel joined the staff at Peters Creek in the fall of 2022.
Rob Sheffer

Worship & Music Associate

Rob is a graduate of Grove City College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
He also attended Houghton College, where he received a Master of Arts in Music.
Rob joined the staff at Peters Creek in May of 2015.

Alan Ciechanowski

Office  Manager
Alan is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Writing
and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He previously served in several positions on the Leadership Council.
Alan joined the staff at Peters Creek in April of 2021.