Bible Center Church - Administrative Staff

Dr. Dixon is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University and the University of Cincinnati.  He has served as evangelist for fourteen years and for twenty-five years as the President of Cedarville University. He is presently the Chancellor of Cedarville University. He and his wife Pat live in Crossville TN, they have one son and daughter-in-law and five grandchildren, .

• Serves by filling the pulpit of Bible Center Church
• Serves as leader to the pastoral staff
• Serves as a consultant to Elder and Deacon boards

Rev. Jesse Waggoner
Senior Associate Pastor
jwaggoner@biblecenterchurch.com

Pastor Waggoner is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College, he holds a Masters degree from Bethany Theological Seminary and is completing requirements for his doctorate degree.  He previously served as Pastor of New Hope Bible Church in WV and of Calvary Baptist Church in Ohio. He and his wife, Julie, have three grown children.

• Oversees all church-based ministries
• Oversees and facilitates adult ministries, the website
• Works with the Elders in facilitating their leadership role

Jim McQuerrey
Associate Pastor of Worship Ministries
jmcquerrey@biblecenterchurch.com

Pastor McQuerrey graduated from WV Institute of Technology and holds a Master of Music degree from Marshall University. He previously served as Minister of Music at Shenandoah Baptist Church in Virginia, as a music educator in Kanawha County Schools, and performed with the Charleston Symphony.  He and his wife, Brenda, have two grown daughters..

Lee Walker
Associate Pastor of Administration
lwalker@biblecenterchurch.com

Mr. Walker is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College and has an MBA from Marshall University.  He previously served for 29 years at ABC, 16 as Executive Vice-President. He has served on numerous boards of educational and non-profit organizations.  He is married to Marty, and has two children, three step-children and nine grandchildren.

• Oversees finances, personnel, operations, technology and facilities
• Oversees the future development of our new site
• Works directly with the Deacons in facilitating their leadership role

Pastor Tanzey holds a Doctorate Degree from Masters School of Divinity.  He is also a graduate of West Virginia University where he holds a Masters Degree in Counseling.  Dr. Tanzey is a Licensed Professional Counselor.  He and his wife, Doris, have three sons and two grandchildren.

• Oversees ministries of community outreach
• Oversees and implements the counseling ministry
• Provides outreach and counsel to those outside the Bible Center family

Richard P. Thompson
Pastor of Children's Ministries
rthompson@biblecenterchurch.com

Pastor Thompson has received training from Moody Bible Institute and Liberty University and holds a B.S in Church Ministry from Andersonville Baptist Seminary. He previously served as Assistant Pastor and Children's Minister at Lyona Bible Church in Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Michelle, are the parents of three sons: Rick, Benjamin, and Jordan.

• Oversees and facilitates the children’s ministries, including Base Camp and children's summer camp
• Recruits and trains a children’s ministries volunteer staff of over 500
• Provides counsel and input to children and their parents