Pastor Mark Scholten
I was born in Michigan and spent most of my childhood living just outside of Grand Rapids. I attended the Reformed Church of America but did not know Christ. At 16 years old I was converted while watching “Jesus of Nazareth” on TV during the Easter season. I saw the huge divide between my life and Christ’s perfect life.
Hope College in Holland, Michigan was my choice for further schooling simply because they had a religion department. This course of study left me with more questions than answers, but I did grow in Christ more deeply while in school. I graduated with a BA in Religion in 1986.
I met my wife, Kathy, while at college. After graduation, we attended the L’Abri Study Center in Switzerland for six weeks. Kathy studied education, worldview, and family living. I studied the authority, canonicity, and inspiration of the Bible. We got engaged there and were wed later that year.
At that time, I was wrestling with a call to the ministry and thinking about seminary, but I needed to mature and feel undoubtedly certain about moving forward. For three years, I spent time in the “real” world. I worked in Social Services with youthful offenders and also with the developmentally disabled population; I was a spokesman for the Right to Life of Michigan and even did sales for a time too. During those years, I was under great preaching, studied several hours each day and experienced spiritual growth.
God finally impressed on my heart that I must follow His call to the ministry in 1989. I received my M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1992. For the past 30 years, I have served in the ministry in Michigan, Connecticut, Ohio, and Georgia and have loved it! My one desire is to pastor a growing, thriving church by building a godly community of grace-based relationships.
My wife and I have been married for 35 years and have five children and six grandchildren. I enjoy golfing, all mountains, reading, and visiting our kids and grandkids up North.
ELDERS
Bryan McReynolds*
Gary Mullen
Gary was born and raised in New York City, moved to Augusta, and started attending Westminster in 1980. He has served as a deacon and an elder. During that time he met his wife, Darlene, and they have been blessed with 4 daughters and recently two grandchildren. Gary deeply appreciates the sound Biblical teaching and caring community that exists at Westminster.
Dan Nielsen*
Dan has served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church in America for 40 years. He and his wife, Anne, have attended Westminster for 30 years, and he has served as a greeter and music leader and still sings in the choir. Dan has also served on the Board of Directors of Ridge Haven Camp and Conference Center for the last 17 years. Dan and Anne have been married for 46 years and have raised two daughters and a foster son.
Ted Kuhn*
Dr. Kuhn has served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America for 40 years. He is a retired physician and professor emeritus of emergency medicine and pediatrics. Ted and his wife, Sharon, spent 8 years as missionaries in Asia before returning to serve 2 decades as medical directors of Mission to the World (PCA). Beyond his medical and mission work, Ted has also co-authored books with his wife and is a master beekeeper.
Eric Eagle
Eric has served in several analytical positions with the U.S. military for 25 years. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Latimer Theological Institute. In his spare time, he enjoys writing music, reading, working in his home lab, and spending time with his family. He longs to see Westminster grow and Christian men boldly leading their families and communities.
DEACONS
Bobby Martin
Rick Harmer
Scott Duffin
Larry Wooten
Larry and his wife, Carla, hae been attending Westminster since 1988, where they raised their two daughters. Apart from his many duties as a deacon, Larry enjoys going to the gym, hunting, and shooting.
Randy Waters*
Jim Finlay*
STAFF
Kris Finlay
Administrative Assistant
Joshua David Ling
AV/Tech Director
Darlene Mullen
Music & Choir Director
Darlene has been a member of Westminster since 1984 and began as the choir director in 1994 and the pianist several years later. After receiving her degrees in music education, she taught music classes and private piano lessons in all age groups for 20 years. Darlene and her husband, Gary, have four lovely daughters and two grandchildren.
Karen Ronan
Children’s Director
Karen has been a member beginning in 2019. Being a part of the Family and Children’s Ministry at Westminster, she loves practicing hospitality and being in fellowship with other families in the church. In her spare time, Karen enjoys gardening, reading, homeschooling, and being with her husband, Keith, and their two outstanding teens. She eagerly hopes to see many children at Westminster rooted in faith and growing in the Lord.
*Inactive Officer