Staff

George Bendall, Pastor and Head of Staff

George is a second career pastor, having worked for over fifteen years in retailing as a buyer for a large, mid-west department store chain. He completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, where he was a pre-med major, and received his Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. George and his wife, Joyce, were married in 1976 and they have a teenage son, Matthew, who will graduate from Gulfport High School in May 2009. When he's not tending to his flock, believe it or not, George loves to cross-stitch, do some home remodeling and landscaping, traveling and reading.

Sally Page, Administrative Assistant

Sally began working here October 3, 2011 and has been a member here for over 10 years. Sally has an Associate's Degree as a Medical Administrative Assistant from Phillips College in 1980. She's been married to Greg since 1982 and have two beautiful daughters, Meghan Page Poole(26) and Sarah (23). Both are studying medical degrees. Her interests include boating to the barrier islands, photography, camping and spending time with her family.

Joel Dunlap, Director of Music Ministry

Joel has been the Choral Director at Long Beach High since 2005, where he was also a student. He received both his Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from the University of Mississippi and has conducting experience with the University of Mississippi Chamber Singers, The Oxford Singers, and the University of Mississippi Women’s Glee Club. His most recent choral experience in a church context was with the First Baptist Church of Lambert, Mississippi. Besides his vocal education and experience, Joel also plays the piano and organ. He and his wife, Jennifer, are expecting their first child in February 2009.

Kay Lang, Accompanist

Kay is a graduate of the University of West Florida with degrees in Elementary / Early Childhood Education and Music, Organ Performance. After twelve years of piano lessons, Kay began her organ studies as a teenager playing for services at First Presbyterian in Milton, Florida, where her father was pastor. In the ensuing years she served as church accompanist / organist in Texas and Utah. Listening (and playing) music, walking, reading, eating chocolate, and watching most any sporting event are some of Kay’s favorite pastimes. Kay is married to John and the two of them have a son, Will, who attends Rhodes College in Memphis.

Director of Youth Ministries

Vacant

Jane Bloss, Treasurer

Jane and her husband, Pete, have been members of WPC since 1997. She is the mother of Cindy Horne and grandmother of Lilly Grace, who have also been attending Westminster. She has been active in our Presbyterian Women’s organization and currently serves as the treasurer not only for the larger organization, at the presbytery level, but also for a women’s investment club. When she is not counting everyone else’s money, she enjoys reading and trying to play the violin.

Barbara Perkins, Mother’s Morning Out Care Provider

There’s no one quite like Miss Barbara. She’s been a trusted part of our nursery and toddler care program for many years and has helped many a parent raise and nurture their children from birth to high school and even college graduation. It’s not uncommon to find our teenagers and young adults spending time with her when she is here at the church. She has diapered most of them, wiped their noses when they had colds and read to them when they have missed mom and dad. She has a tender heart and a warm smile. We believe you’ll fall in love with her when you meet her, just like most of our kids and their parents have!

Gracie Perkins, Mother’s Morning Out Care Provider

Gracie is Barbara Jackson’s mom and she has worked at Westminster, with her daughter, since 2001. Before that she worked with the elderly, for nine years, and spent twenty years in the health care professions, working in the hospital setting. She was born in Collins, Mississippi and has two children. Her favorite food is spaghetti / lasagna and she tells everyone that working with Barbara and our kids keeps her looking and feeling younger than ever!

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