About Us

Although born in New Jersey and reared in Utah, Joe would like to consider himself a naturalized citizen of the South. Joe spent his undergraduate years in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley at the Virginia Military Institute where he made a vain attempt at becoming a Mechanical Engineer, only to emerge four years later as an English major with a love of reading. After spending 12 years in the US Marine Corps, Joe was called to gospel ministry and resigned his officer commission in 2008. While pursuing a seminary degree at Reformed Theological Seminary, Joe served as the Director of Youth Ministries at Northpointe Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Meridian, MS. Joe also served as the Pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Hattiesburg, MS from 2012 until 2018. During seminary and his first pastorate, Joe had the privilege of serving his country as a reserve flight instructor for the US Navy.

Joe is married to Elizabeth Lassiter of South Carolina, whom he met on a wonderfully providential blind date at the Marine Corps birthday ball! Joe and Elizabeth have been blessed with five children: Joseph, John-Mark, Nathan, Susie and Silas. When he's not engaged in the glorious work of the church, Joe loves spending time on the emerald green beaches of the Florida Gulf-coast, camping with his family, taking photographs, and enjoying the Beautiful Game (soccer).

Pastor Roberts grew up just outside Detroit, Michigan in the city of Livonia. He was one of seven children. In 1974, at the age of 16, he became a believer in Jesus Christ while on a 3-week vacation with many of his friends. He graduated from high school in 1976, and in 1982 he graduated with a degree in Christian Education and Religion from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. Upon graduation he worked as a youth director in churches in Plymouth, MI; Livonia, MI; and Miami, FL. It is in Miami where he met and married his lovely and gifted wife, Robin.

In 1993, Jim, Robin and 1-year old Andrew moved to Columbia, SC where Jim attended Columbia Biblical Seminary and interned at Lexington Presbyterian Church. Upon his graduation in May of 1996 he then accepted the call of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, AL, to become their Family Life Pastor. Nine and 1/2 years later he moved his family, which then included daughter, Sarah to South Carolina to become the senior pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton. In addition to his work as pastor, he served on the boards of Bailey Manor (retirement home), The local Y, United Ministries of Clinton (utility assistance, food pantry) and 1 John 3 Ministries (poverty alleviation).

In January of 2020 he accepted a call to return to Westminster in Huntsville to be their associate pastor. As it comes to hobbies, Pastor Roberts loves to golf but rarely gets to do it; is a decent racquetball player, ran his first 5K at the age of 50, and has been on nearly 70 missions trips within the States and around the world.

His loves include both Mexican food and Seafood, but more importantly he loves his Lord, his church and his family.

David Hammond, originally from Beaver Falls, PA., joined the faculty of Westminster Christian Academy in the fall of 1970. At that time he had finished his second year of seminary and anticipated returning to seminary following a one year internship at WCA. The truth of Proverbs 16:9 was evidenced in that the Lord redirected his plans as He gave David a passion for teaching. David enjoyed serving on the WCA faculty for 50 years before retiring in 2020. He also served as the Director of Development and as Director of Alumni Relations during his tenure.

David married Dixie Davenport (WCA second grade teacher) in December of 1971. They have been greatly blessed with three children and their spouses - Matthew (WCA '92) & Rochelle, Aaron (WCA '93) & Erica and Emily (WCA '95) & Jeremy Donaldson (WCA '96) and twelve grandchildren. Dixie is currently a part of the WCA middle school faculty.

David was ordained to the gospel ministry in June of 1981 and has had the pleasure of serving as organizing pastor for several PCA mission churches in the North Alabama region.

Duncan was born in Jackson, Tennessee, but has lived all over the Southeast United States including Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, and now Alabama. He was raised in a Christian home and baptized as a believer at the age of 12. After graduating high school in 2009 Duncan briefly attended Clemson University studying biochemistry, but returned home to Columbus, GA to be more involved in his local church and their college ministry. It was during this time that he met his now wife, Mary Lou, experienced a call to the ministry, and joined his first PCA church - St. Andrews.

In 2014 Duncan graduated from Columbus State University with a degree in Biology and started teaching at LaGrange High School, interning at St. Andrews, and taking classes at RTS Atlanta for his Master of Divinity. In 2019 he accepted his first call to serve as an assistant pastor at North Macon Presbyterian Church working with children, outreach, and operations. In 2022 the Lord placed a new call on his heart and directed him and his family to Westminster to serve as Assistant Pastor of Young Adults and Outreach.

Duncan and Mary Lou were married in 2014. Mary Lou has a heart for discipleship and outreach and has been involved with numerous opportunities over the years. Mary Lou and Duncan have three children: Eleanore, Charlie, and Theodore (Teddy).

As a family they love to get away to the mountains, visit a public library or experiment with new dishes and restaurants. Duncan is an avid supporter of the University of Tennessee athletics, loves a wide range of fiction books, and is always excited to learn a new board game. As a family they couldn't be more excited to explore The Rocket City!

Mary Katherine joined the staff in 2020 and serves as the Student Ministry Assistant. Mary Katherine is married, has 5 children and has attended WPC for over 20 years.

Jennifer grew up in Hattiesburg, MS, and attended Mississippi State University where she met her husband, Stacy. They married and she moved to Huntsville in 1992, the same year she graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a degree in physical therapy. She worked a couple of years as a therapist and then stayed home to raise their five children: Lauren, Kelley, Caleb, Noah, and Anna Claire. Westminster has been their church home since their arrival to Huntsville. Jennifer has continued to be active in women's ministry and other aspects of church life and began serving as Women's Ministry Coordinator in 2020. She enjoys meeting with women and encouraging them in their growth in Christ and using their gifts to serve the church.

Sydney grew up in Hazel Green, AL. She met her husband, David Knight and they were married in 2017 and are expecting their first child in September, 2019. Sydney earned her BS in Elementary Education from Athens State University in 2017. She was a 3rd grade teacher for 2 years before joining the staff at Westminster. She became a member of WPC in 2018, and her husband has been a member since he was a child. Sydney enjoys working with our covenant children, and helping them grow in their walk in faith.

Bertha has been a member of Westminster since 1981 when she came to teach at Westminster Christian Academy. Her musical involvement over the years has been in choir, but stepped in to play the piano when the need arose. Bertha loves being active, enjoys the outdoors, and reads a variety of books in her spare time.