Morgantown Leadership
Chris Priestley
Lead/Preaching Pastor - Morgantown
Chris was born and raised in Charleston, WV, where he served in youth ministry for seven years. In 2008, he married his highschool sweetheart, Laura, and moved to Morgantown. When he’s not working, Chris can be found on a skateboard downtown, at a local show, or skating the Mon River Trail with his wife.
Favorite Music: Jimmy Eat World, Death Cab for Cutie, The Apprentice, The Forecast, Lecrae, The Devil Wears Prada
Favorite Books: Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper, Cat and Dog Theology by Bob Sjogren
Scott Whitaker
Pastor of Training - Morgantown
Scott was born in Dallas, TX. He grew up going to church and had his eyes opened to his need of the mercy of Christ at a young age. He attended Cedarville University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and also worked for 9 years in federal records management. He met his wife, Amanda, in college, and, together, they have 3 daughters and a son. Scott enjoys trail running and severe weather.
Favorite Music: Poor Bishop Hooper’s Psalms Project and Citizens, especially their In Part – EP.
Favorite Books: Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster, Desiring God by John Piper, Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung, and Dead Wake by Erik Larson