Senior Pastor -- Dr. Bill Bethea
Dr. Bethea was born in Dillon, SC. He is a graduate of Clemson University (B.S. Horticulture 1981) and Bob Jones University (M.Div. 1987) and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Ambassador Baptist College (D.D. 2008). He served as Youth Pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Charleston, SC for 9 years before moving to Calvary Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC to serve as Assistant Pastor in 1996. In 1998 he was called to serve as Senior Pastor of Westgate. He is married to Kathryn (Poore) Bethea and they have 5 children; (Will, Katelyn, Jonathan, Hudson and Lauren).
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 Assistant Pastor (Senior Adults) -- Rev. Tony Seiber
Pastor Seiber has 35 years of experience in education and administration (16 at Westgate). He holds degrees from the University of Tennesee (B.S. Ed) and BJU (M.S. Admin.). Pastor Seiber serves as the administrator of our Christian school and holds an Advanced Professional Certification from the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools. He also directs our Senior Adult ministry (Point Guards). He and his wife, Patti, have 5 sons and 14 grandchildren.
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Assistant Pastor (Music) -- Dr. David Parker
 Dr. Parker is a native of Davisburg, Michigan and has earned a B.S. in Education, M.A. in Voice Performance, BJU and D.M.A. in Voice Performance, University of Michigan. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. He is also president and founder of C&L Enterprises and SacredSheetMusic.com, publishing sacred music. Dr. Parker joined the Westgate staff in January of 2006. He and Linda have 2 daughters, Rebecca and Sarah.
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Assistant Pastor (Youth) -- Rev. Jonathan Washer
Pastor Jonathan joined the Westgate staff in June of 2006 after graduation from Bob Jones University (Bible Evangelism). He is married to Emily 'Cowser' (BJU, English). Pastor Jonathan was born in Togo, Africa to missionary parents Dennis and Diane Washer and is the younger brother of Staff Evangelist, Mike Washer.
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Staff Evangelist -- Rev. Mike Washer (National Hoops)
Pastor Washer served as Youth Pastor of Westgate Baptist Church for 5+ years. During that time he developed a very successful outreach ministry to teens. Burdened to broaden his evangelistic message to teens all over America, he launched National Hoops Ministry. WBC is honored to continue its support of this family and their ministry to lost young people. For more information on the Washers and National Hoops please visit their website at www.nationalhoops.com
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 Business Manager -- Mr. Jim Smith
Mr. Smith is a native of East St. Louis, IL and has chemical engineering degrees from the University of Florida (BSChE) and Vanderbilt University (MSChE). He worked in industry for 30 years before joining our staff in 2003 as our first business manager. He and his wife Sharon have been members of Westgate since 1991. They have been active in youth and young adult ministries for over 25 years.
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