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A Message from the Director:
 WVSOP had its first enrollment of preacher students in August 1994. We are dedicated to stand in the “old paths,” believing in the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible. The church of Christ is the one true body of believers.
As we enter our ninth year, the elders, director and faculty remain faithful to the Restoration Plea, having proved their loyalty to Christ and His church through many years of labor and service.
Those who have graduated have acquired a reputation for preaching sound doctrine. Elders and other leaders of the Ohio Valley churches expect our students to hold high standards and preach pure, New Testament Christianity. We invite mature, godly men who are faithful to Christ and His church to visit our facility and investigate our curriculum. Deserving students may qualify for scholarship money.
West Virginia School of Preaching continues under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace Church of Christ, meeting at E. 4th Street and Willard Avenue, Moundsville, West Virginia.
Contact West Virginia School of Preaching for a personal visit from the director to acquaint your congregation with the great work of preacher training. Perhaps his visit will motivate a young man or even a young family to devote themselves to the Lord's work in this capacity.
Denver Cooper
West Virginia School of Preaching
Fourth Street & Willard Avenue
P.O. Box 785
Moundsville, WV. 26041
Denver Cooper, Director
Local Call: 304-845-8001
Toll Free Call: 1-888-418-4573
Email: dirwvsop@aol.com Instructors:
Charles J. Aebi
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Charles J. Aebi is a native of southwestern Pennsylvania. He was raised with a denominational background, but obeyed the gospel in 1949 and began preaching in 1952. He has a B.S. degree from Penn State, an M.A. from Abilene Christian, and a Ph.D. from Ohio University. He has served as minister for churches in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, and has preached and held workshops in several states and in foreign countries. He taught Bible for 34 years at Ohio Valley College, where he served for 15 years as academic dean and for 6 years as chairman of the Bible Department. He retired from Ohio Valley College in 1998. Charles and his wife Imogene have four children and twelve grandchildren. Among their children and their spouses they count four teachers, two medical doctors, a preacher, a nurse, three deacons who all preach on occasion, and eight Bible class teachers. Charles currently is serving as minister for the Rosemar Road Church of Christ in Parkersburg, WV., Rt. 1, Box 237, Vincent OH 45784. Phone: 740-678-2568
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John Board
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John Board was born (1965) at East Liverpool city hospital and raised in Chester, WV. He is the son of John D. and Margaret Board of the Church of Christ in Chester. John is married to the former Brenna Sue Wiley of Fairmont, WV. They have two daughters, Kayleigh and Emaleigh. John received his secular education from Oak Glen High School and West Virginia University. John received his biblical instruction from the church of Christ in Chester, Freed-Hardeman College (BS - Bible 1989), Southern Christian University (MA in Biblical Studies and Masters of Divinity in Christian Ministry). He is currently continuing his education as SCU. John has worked as an Associate Minister for the Oakwood Road Church of Christ in Fairmont (89-91), Minister for the Church of Christ in Yreka, CA (91-93), and is currently laboring with the Church of Christ in Bridgeport, WV. John teaches the Pentateuch at West Virginia School of Preaching.
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Bruce Daugherty |
Bruce Daugherty was born to Emanuel and Judy Daugherty on April 19, 1959 in Warren, OH. In 1981 he married the former Gail Gleaton of Fairview, GA. They have two sons, Michael and Vince. Bruce has a B.A. in Bible from Freed-Hardeman University in 1981 and recieved a Master’s degree in Church History from Harding University Graduate School of Religion in 2006.
Bruce has served as Associate Minister for the Curch of Christ in Reynoldsburg, OH 1981-83, as a Missionary in Cervignano, Italy 1983-1990, as Minister for the Beville Road congergation in Daytona Beach, FL 1990-2000, and as Minister for the 10th & Clairmont congergation in Cambridge, OH 2000-present. In addition to participation in campaigns to Italy, Africa, and stateside in Ohio and Virginia, Bruce has taught in the Florda School of Preaching 1995-2000, and the West Virginia School fo Preaching 2001-present. |
Emanuel B. Daugherty |
Emanuel B. Daugherty was born in Philippi, WV on January 12, 1939, and married Judy Null in 1958. They have four children: Bruce (a preacher in Florida), Ramona Haynes, Rachel Cornell and Rebecca Poe all living in Ohio. Emanuel graduated from Memphis School of Preaching in 1968 and Alabama Christian School of Religion in 1982. He has preached full time for the Alkire Road church of Christ, Grove City, OH and Dewey Avenue church of Christ in St. Marys, WV.
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Terry Jones |
Terry Jones was born in Parkersburg, WV and was raised in Toll Gate, WV. He is the son of Glenn and Linda Jones. He married Melinda S. Hilvers on August 10, 1985. They now have two sons: Austin and Quintin. He is a 1986 graduate of East Tennessee School of Preaching in Knoxville, TN. He received his BA Degree from Ohio Valley University in May 1996. He worked with the church in Mountain City, TN from 1986 to 1989. He then moved to Pennsboro, WV where he has been preaching to the present.
Terry serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of West Virginia Christian Youth Camp and is on the faculty of the West Virginia School of Preaching. In addition, he is a writer for West Virginia Christian and has twice served as it's lectureship director. He has preached in Gospel meetings and lectureships in West Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Indiana, and Virginia. He also has made mission trips to the countries of Moldova and Ukraine.
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Dan Kessinger
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Dan Kessinger was born in Michigan in 1963 and has lived in West Virginia since 1973. His father, Bob Kessinger, is also a Gospel preacher. Dan graduated from Walton High School in Roane County and received his AS and BS in Biblical Science from Ohio Valley College. He began preaching in 1982 and his first located work was at Belle, WV the same year. He has served as located preacher at Proctor, WV and at Dewey Avenue in St. Marys (present). He has spoken on lectureships, preached in several Gospel meetings, contributed to religious publications, and conducted local TV and radio programs. He is married to the former Mary Amy West and they have two sons: D.J. & Thomas
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Charles C. Pugh III |
Charles C. Pugh III was born June 17, 1948 in Marietta, Ohio, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Pugh, Jr. His father served as an elder of the Grand Central Church of Christ, Vienna, WV until his death in 1977. Charles is a graduate of Parkersburg High School and has studied at Ohio Valley College, Harding University and Harding Graduate School of Religion with graduate study in Philosophy of Religion and Christian Evidences under Thomas B. Warren. He is married to the former Sharron Beeson of Harrisburg, Arkansas, and they have three children: Mrs. Benjamin (Mendy) Brewster, Charles IV (Chip), and Nicole; and one grandson and granddaughter.
He has spoken on various lectureships (Spiritual Sword, Freed-Hardeman, Ohio Valley College, Ohio Valley, Firm Foundation, Greater Kanawha Valley and others), preaches in several Gospel meetings yearly, has published articles in various brotherhood publications, and has written numerous weekly articles for area newspapers. He has served as a part-time instructor in Bible at Ohio Valley College, and has been a faculty member of the West Virginia School of Preaching in Moundsville since its inception in 1994, where he teaches various courses in Christian Evidences and Homiletics.
Charles preached his first sermon in July, 1967 at the Red Bush Church of Christ, Little Hocking, Ohio. Upon graduating from Harding University, he worked with Jess Nutter at the Harmar Hill Church of Christ, Marietta, Ohio, and has served as an evangelist for the following congregations: Harmar Hill, Marietta, OH; Indianola, Mississippi; Chestnut Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH; Camden Ave., Parkersburg, WV; Waverly, WV; and is now serving as the preacher for the Bridge Street Church of Christ in New Martinsville, West Virginia, since September, 1987.
He is one of the founders of West Virginia School of Preaching. He has preached for more than 40 years and teaching in the field of Christian Apologetics for 30 years. Since 1999, due to a vocal fold disease, much of his work has been concentrated in the areas of writting and publishing.
He has authored a number of Bible study books including: Building A Christian Life, English Translations of the Bible and the Common Man, Great Chapters of the Bible, How To Study The Bible, Why I Am A Christian, Woman - Where Does Woman Fit In?, Why We Do What We Do In Worship, Something To Hold On To When Life Falls Apart, Seven Statements From The Cross etc. Also, several lesson books have been written on various books of the Bible: 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, James, Proverbs, Job etc. He is the owner of Threefold Publications. Brother Pugh may be contacted at P. O. Box 292, New Martinsville, WV 26155-0292 or (304) 455-2130.
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Steve Snider
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Steve Snider was born in Clarksburg, WV in 1954. He is a graduate of Preston Road School of Preaching and has a Masters Degree from Southern Christian University. He is married to the former Diane Hatcher of Duluth, GA, and they have a daughter, Stephanie, and a son, Aaron. Steve has preached in Georgia and has been the located preacher for the Barrackville, WV congregation for the past 15 years. He has completed several missionary trips to India.
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Terry Varner |
Terry received his education at Abilene Christian University, Waynesburg College, West Liberty State Teachers College, West Virginia State College, National Christian University and Alabama Graduate School of Religion. He began preaching in 1961 at Shadyside, OH and has preached for churches in Dunbar, WV and North Canton and Dayton, OH, before moving to Marietta in 1978 to work with the Harmar Hill congergation. Varner retired from located work in 1997, having preached over fifty years. He presently labors with the West Union, WV congergation for most of the year.
He has spoken on numerous lectureships throughout the brotherhood and participates in teacher training schools on a regular basis. He has authored four books and wrote regularly for Firm Foundation and writes for Therefore Stand, the latter of which he is owner and editor of this 22 year old publication. He has spoken on a daily radio program in Marietta, which is the oldest continuous radio program of brethren in Ohio. He is one of the four founders of the West Virginia School of Preaching and teaches four classes.
Terry is married to the former Lillie Garrison and they have four children and eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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D. Gene West |
D. Gene West was born in Chester, WV and attended public schools in Hancock County. He earned an Associate in Arts Degree from Freed-Hardeman College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from West Liberty State College and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Fairmont State College. He has served churches in Martin's Ferry, OH; Kissimmee, FL; Hundred, Moundsville, Vienna and Fairmont, WV. He presently preaches for Hillview Terrace Church of Christ Moundsville, WV. He was baptized by brother Jess Nutter in 1950. He was the owner and editor of the Bible Herald for several years, and has spoken on numerous lectureships and conducts several Gospel meetings each year. Gene and his wife, the former Shirley Bissett, have three children: Kandi Davis, Mary Amy Kessinger and Todd and six grandchildren. After 10 years of study, in 2005 Gene produced a moderate preterist commentary on the Book of Revelation entitles; Avenging His Holy Saints, Apostles and Prophets. He has also authored Messianic Prophecy Outlined which has gone through three editions. He has also authored many tracts and booklets on various subjects.
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Steve Stevens |
Steve Stevens is a native of West Virginia. He is the oldest son of Earl and Vonda Stevens. He was baptized in January of 1967 by his father at the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Mary’s, WV. He received his education from St. Mary’s High School, Ohio Valley College, WVU-P, Fairmont State University, and various extension schools in the brotherhood. He preached his first sermon at the age of nine at the Chruch of Christ in Daybrook, WV. He began preaching Gospel meetings, directing vacation Bible schools, and regular Sunday appointments in June of 1970 while still in high school.
His first located work was with the Norway Church of Christ just outside of Fairmont, WV from 1975 to April 1981. From April of 1981 to the present he has labored with the Church of Christ in Hundred, WV.
He is married to the former Karen Barnhart of New Freeport, PA and they have eight children; Rebecca, Melissa, Jonathan, Stephanie, Victoria, Roy, Aaron, and Adam.
Steve was a charter faculty member of the WVSOP where he taught the Life of Christ, Marriage and Family, and New Testament Greek courses from August 1994 through June 2000. After a five year absence he returned in August 2005 and currently teaches the courses in New Testament Greek.
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Andrew J. Robison |
Andrew J. Robison IV, son of the Elizabeth and the late A. Jack Robison, was raised in Moundsville, WV, attending the Hillview Terrace congregation. He is a graduate of John Marshall High School (1983), Ohio Valley College (1985), and Harding University (1987). He holds the B.A. in Bible and Vocal Music. Andy has also completed several hours of graduate study from Harding University Graduate School of Religion, and returned to Harding University in 1993-1994 to earn teacher certification.
Andy has served with the church at Pennsboro, WV (1988-1991), Farmington, WV (1991-1993), Camden Avenue in Parkersburg, WV (1996-2001), Hopewell in Washington, WV (2001-present). He also taught at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, TN (1994-1996). In addition, he has for many years worked with West Virginia Christian Youth Camp.
Andy married Marsha Giesler of Rolla, MO in 1988. They are blessed with two children—Hannah (1992) and Andrew (1996).
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| Director, Denver Cooper and his wife Florence |
Librarian, Elizabeth Robison |
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| Treasurer, Rick Freitag |
Secretary, Diana Johnston |
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| Custodian, Glen Ward |
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