Our Staff

Neil Wheeler
Senior Pastor

Neil was born in Salem, Virginia and graduated from Glenvar High School in 1973. He received degrees in New Testament Studies, Preaching, and Missions from Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee.

During his college days, Neil had a weekend Youth Ministry in Rogersville, Tennessee and two Missions Internships in Wahiawa and Honolulu, Hawaii. He served for three years as Minister of the Rosebud Christian Church in Walnut Cove, North Carolina before starting his ministry with CCC in 1980.

Neil has volunteered in the Chester community as a Chaplain with the Chesterfield Police Department since 1990. He currently serves on the Council of Seventy at Johnson Bible College and is on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Evangelizing Fellowship.

Neil likes to read, fish, and golf, but the love of his life is his wife, Carole. Together they enjoy watching their children Betsy, Angela, and son-in-law Patrick grow into adulthood and in their relationships with Christ.

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Aaron Hoback
Associate Pastor

Aaron Hoback comes to us from Newbern Community Christian Church where he has been serving for the past five years as Youth Minister.  Prior to going to Newbern, Aaron served two years at the Alleghany Church of Christ as part-time Youth Pastor.  Aaron attended Bluefield College of Evangelism for two years before transferring to Winston Salem Bible College, graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry.  He is currently working on his Masters degree in New Testament Studies and Preaching from Johnson Bible College through their distance learning program and hope to graduate in the spring of 2009.

Aaron has been married for less than a year to a wonderful lady, Robin.  Aaron and Robin both love sports and enjoy watching college football together (Go Buckeyes and Hokies!).  Aaron also enjoys playing golf in his free time and taking walks with Robin and their golden retriever, Summer.

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Shirley Warren
Treasurer/Office Administrator

Shirley Warren was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she met her husband, Donnie. Shirley and Donnie have been married since December of 1963. They have one daughter, Cindy, one son, Donnie Jr., and one grandson, Jonathan.

Shirley and Donnie started serving with Chester Christian Church in February of 1978 after moving from Chesapeake, Virginia.

Shirley has served with Chester Christian Church in various capacities and now serves as the Treasurer and Office Administrator.

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Kandi Corum
Administrative Assistant

Kandi Corum has been serving Chester Christian Church as an administrative assistant since 1996. She and her husband, Roy, have been married for 22 years. They have five children and two grandchildren. Kandi serves the youth of the Chester community by volunteering her time as the Program Director for Chester Cheerleading. She also serves as the treasurer for the Chester Youth Sports Boosters Club.

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