Pastor Howard Wheeler began his ministry in Pottsville in 2002 while still working as a software engineer for Wal-Mart. In 2004, Pastor Wheeler moved his family from Springdale, Arkansas to Pottsville to serve the church as its full-time pastor. He was ordained by the Mississippi Valley Presbytery in October, 2005.
Pastor Wheeler has studied at Erskine College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary and Erskine Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at the Institute for Reformed Worship at Erskine Theological Seminary.
A native of Atlanta, Pastor Wheeler spent 16 years as a software engineer before entering full-time ministry. He is married to Melanie Oates Wheeler who grew up in Pottsville. They have seven children, Isabella, Emma, Joshua, Helena, Elijah, Noah and Naomi. Melanie is a keeper at home and home educator.
The Wheeler’s enjoy camping, traveling, birdwatching and gardening.
