Bruce Felder joined Marshall in 2014 as director of human resources after seven years at Cabell Huntington Hospital as manager of human resources. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Marshall in 2002 with a double major in business management and management information systems. In 2007, he earned a Master of Science in strategic leadership from Mountain State University.

In 2022, he graduated from Tulane Law School with a Master of Jurisprudence in labor and employment law. He is certified as a senior professional of human resources (SPHR) and has earned multiple certifications in human resources, leadership, and management.

Felder is also a military veteran, having served in the Army National Guard. He received the Bronze Star Medal in 2006 for his achievement in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Steve is the Pastor at Celebration Church in Huntington, WV. Serving bi-vocationally, he also has a career in finance and works at Peoples Bank. Steve is originally from South Parkersburg, WV. He and his wife have four daughters.

Matt was born, raised, and currently resides in Wayne, WV. He is employed by Patterson-UTI Energy as a Facilities Supervisor and is also a Realtor in WV, working for Booton Realty. He received his BBA in Management Information Systems from Marshall University in 2000. Matt attends Buffalo Valley Baptist Church with his wife, Alison, and six children, where he also serves in the youth ministry.

Susan has served in many facets of ministry over the past 28 years. She joined the River Cities Community Church staff team as Youth Director in 2023. Susan desires to see students deeply rooted in God’s Word and walk in unwavering faith.

Susan and her husband Chris, who also serves in the Youth Ministry, have three sons and two daughters-in-law.

Dr. Hatteberg serves as the Executive Director of Alumni Services and Assistant Professor for Educational Ministries and Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS).

He completed his AA at Joliet Junior College and his BA at Moody Bible Institute. Later, he earned a ThM and a DMin from Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Hatteberg grew up on the prairies of Illinois and still loves the farming life. He also enjoys golf, a good game of pool, a few licks on the harmonica, but most of all being “Papa” to his family and grandbabies.

Through his work in Christian higher education at Moody Bible Institute and at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Hatteberg brings experience and expertise to the TSBC Board of Directors in areas such as recruitment, academics, advancement, placement, and admissions.

The former youth pastor is an instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries and especially enjoys teaching Physical and Historical Geography of Israel, Christian Marriage and Family, and Rapid Reading. Based on his experiences in Israel, he has been a licensed tour guide for Israel and coauthored The Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land.

Jeremy serves as the Associate Pastor at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church (LMBC) in Huntington, WV. He assists the lead pastor in day-to-day ministry responsibilities and oversees the technical and administrative areas of the ministry as a whole. Jeremy is frequently seen downstairs serving in the Kids’ Ministry alongside his wife, Rebekah, who is the Kids’ Ministry Director. They have two children, Grace and Luke, who also serve in other ministry areas of LMBC.

Dr. Shaffer earned his B.A. in Bible from Pensacola Christian College (2001), his M.Div from Pensacola Theological Seminary (2004), and his D. Min from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (2011). Jeremy is the author of one book: Living with the Lions, published in 2015.

Josh Perry is a pastor of Redemption Church in Huntington. He holds a Th.M from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Bachelors Degree in the Science of Nursing from Marshall University. He and his wife, Sarah, have four children. Like Jesus he loves the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jazz, and Bob Dylan.

Pete and his wife Megan serve at Scioto Hills Christian Camp & Retreat Center in Wheelersburg, OH. Pete serves as the Work Group Coordinator. Prior to his current ministry at Scioto Hills, Pete started Major League Gutter Cleaning in the Raleigh, NC area. Their family fell in love with the camp in 2014 when they began attending as family campers. They have two children. Pete is a graduate of Cedarville University. The Weists enjoy hiking and traveling when not at camp.

Melinda became a TSBC Board of Directors member in the spring of 2021. She is a graduate of Marshall University with a B.A. in Journalism, Advertising Emphasis. Melinda served as a full-time missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru) in the US and in Central Europe. While on staff, Melinda took several seminary classes through the Institute of Biblical Studies. She also spent a semester at TSBC, where she learned Bible study and evangelism methods. She continues to use these skills in her daily life and to share with others, whom she disciples and mentors.

Melinda is employed as an Administrative Assistant at River Cities Community Church (RC3) where she and her husband, John, are active members, serving in various ministries. Melinda serves as the Missions Secretary at RC3 and has participated in several domestic and international church mission trips.

Melinda values Christian education and training. She is excited to be part of what TSBC is doing to help develop faithful servant leaders who are passionate and equipped to reach our area and the world for Christ.

Kevin graduated from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, WV. He provides care at the Erma Ora Byrd Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Dr. Yingling has published in the areas of Vitamin Deficiency, Medical Education Curriculum, and Dementia Care. He now serves the tri-state community as the CEO of Mountain Health Network and President of Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center.