Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 6:00pm
Wednesday Worship: 7:00pm
302 Goff Street
Elkins, WV 26241
304.637.4563
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In this eye-opening series, Hal teaches how God has outlined exactly what we need to do to take advantage of all the protection God offers.
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Who We Are
Summit Church is made up of a friendly group of people from diverse backgrounds - some older, some younger and many in-between - who have come together to worship and to serve Jesus Christ.
At Summit Church, our desire is to have lively, contemporary worship, practical and easy-to-understand Biblical teachings, and a place where every believer can use their gifts and talents to serve the Lord. From the time you walk through our front door, you will quickly notice that we are a group of warm and friendly people who will welcome you and try our best to make you feel comfortable.
Summit Church is also a place where we desire that everyone who comes to our services has a life-changing encounter with the Lord - their own Summit Experience, if you will.
We are a group of believers who are serious about the Lord's directive to take the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love to the world around us. We are dedicated to serving one another, our community and the nations in love and to taking the same life-changing encounter each of us has experienced to the world around us.
Summit Church is made up of real people who have experienced God's real love and mercy! Come and visit us and have your own Summit Experience with the Lord!
Our History
Summit Church began in Elkins, WV in 1991 in the living room of one of its founding members with about 18 people. It was initially founded as Sound of Triumph Ministries.
The original purpose for the Church being founded was to have a faith-filled, Holy Spirit-filled environment for people from all backgrounds to have a place to join together to worship the Lord. The church moved to its present location on 302 Goff Street the same year.
In February, 2009 the church decided to change its name to Summit Church to more accurately reflect the vision the Lord had given our new pastors, Hal and Lisa Boehm.
What to Expect
When you show up at the Summit, we want you to feel comfortable. Don't worry about dressing to impress; you'll see some with jeans, some with jackets, some in high heels, and some in flip flops. Our main goal is to be able to grow together as real people, each of us moving one step closer to the person God wants us to be. Expect contemporary music, practical teachings, and a family of people who can't wait to meet you. See you at the Summit?
>> hal
lead pastor
>> lisa
Everyone on staff at Summit, whether paid or volunteer, have three things in common: a passion for God, a passion for people, and a crazy sense of humor. Take a few minutes and get to know some of the faces you'll see on Sunday!
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associate pastor
jeremiah <<
>> randy
youth pastor
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Hal Boehm - Lead Pastor
Hal was raised in Charleston, WV, and received a BA in Christian Ministries from Belhaven College in Jackson, MS. Hal also received his Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University's Graduate School of Theology where he graduated with highest honors. He was also selected as the Seminarian of the Year by the faculty and staff of the seminary.
For three years, he was on the pastoral staff of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the director of Victory World Missions Training Center, a practical training program for full-time missionaries. In this capacity, he trained over 130 missionaries who are presently serving all over the world. The training program is a ministry of Victory Christian Center, a 14,000 member church pastored by Billy Joe Daugherty.
In 1996 Hal and Lisa started Catchfire Ministries, a missions mobilizing organization designed to catch the church on fire fire for the nations and the nations on fire for Jesus. They have ministered in almost every continent through either short-term missions trips or mass evangelism crusades.
Through Catchfire, Hal and Lisa continue to lead mission trips for teens and adults as well as mass crusades in addition to balancing their full-time duties at Summit.
Before Catchfire, Hal has also been an associate pastor and a youth pastor.
Five Questions with Hal
1. Favorite movies?
Facing the Giants, Remember the Titans, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
2. Favorite music?
Any contemporary praise and worship.
3. Hobbies?
Spending time with my wife Lisa, my daughter Isabella, camping, reading and exercising.
4. Favorite Scripture?
Exodus 33:13: "If it is true that You look favorably on me, let me know Your ways so I may understand You more fully and continue to enjoy Your favor." (NLT)
5. What should I know about Summit Church before visiting?
We are a warm, friendly group of believers who are passionate about their love for the Lord and who take the Great Commission seriously!
Click to email: hal_summitelkins.com
Lisa Boehm - Lead/Children's Pastor
Lisa was raised in Greeneville, TN, and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and was an elementary teacher in the public school system for thirteen years. She also started Trojans for Christ at Jenks South East Elementary and led it during its first three years. While Hal was in seminary, Lisa was the chaplain for Theology Wives for two years.
Lisa is especially gifted in training teens and adults to use drama as a tool for evangelism. She is also an anointed teacher of the Bible. In 1996, Hal and Lisa launched out into their own ministry in order to assist in preparing the Church for reaching the Nations and fulfilling the Great Commission. They also travel to nations such as Cuba, Mexico, Burma, Malaysia, Egypt and Nepal to conduct evangelistic crusades and to train national pastors to reach their own nation!
Five Questions with Lisa
Ben-Hur, Facing the Giants, Remember the Titans.
Anything worship. Kari Jobe, Chris Tomlin, Laura Story, Rita Springer ...
Traveling, sight-seeing ... who has time for anything else?
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." - Matthew 5:8. I've loved this Scripture since I was a little girl!
We all love Jesus and we'd love you too, if you'd let us get to know you! Oh, and the Lead Pastor's really cute. Ha!
Click to email: lisa_summitelkins.com
Jeremiah Wentz - Associate Pastor
Jeremiah and his wife Becky have been serving at Summit Church for almost four years in various capacities. They have two kids; Isaiah Cole (born January, 2007) and Malachi Jacob (born January, 2009).
Jeremiah was raised just outside Baltimore and went to college at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, graduating with a degree in Communications. He spent four years working for a multi-media marketing company, working remotely from Tulsa, OK, Harrisonburg, VA, and Elkins, WV, before serving as the E-Commerce and Sales Manager at Mountain State Auto Auction in Shinnston, WV.
Jeremiah came on staff officially in July, 2009. At Summit, Jeremiah preaches the Sunday Night services, teaches Sunday School, heads up the multi-media, plays guitar, and preaches whenever Hal or Lisa need a break.
In his spare time, Jeremiah runs 924design , a website and graphics design company.
Five Questions with Jeremiah
Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan, Shawshank Redemption, Life is Beautiful, Harvey, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Memento, Dark Knight ... just to name a few.
Oh, man. I'm all over the place ... Ray LaMontagne, Hillsong United, Over the Rhine, Derek Webb, Andrew Osenga, Rick Astley, Paolo Nutini, SafetySuit, Kari Jobe, Damien Rice, Jay McGuirk, David Gray, and just about any '90s grunge. But really, nothing beats good worship music.
Spare time? What's that? I love spending time with Becky, Isaiah and Malachi, especially if we're watching the Ravens or the Terps play (huge sports fan). Reading, playing games, and eating.
1 Corinthians 9:24: "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."
The youth pastors are kind of weird, but everybody else is awesome.
Click to email: jeremiah_summitelkins.com
Becky Wentz - Associate/Worship Pastor
Jeremiah and Becky have been serving at Summit Church for almost four years in various capacities. They have two kids; Isaiah Cole (born January, 2007) and Malachi Jacob (born January, 2009).
Becky was raised in Belington, WV, leaving in August, 2001 to go to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. She graduated from ORU in May, 2004, with a degree in Social Work. She worked as an intern at Tulsa Boys Home in Tulsa, OK and practiced as a Foster Care Social Worker with Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services in Harrisonburg, VA, until moving back to WV in August, 2006.
Becky currently works at the Children's Advocacy Center in Elkins as a Social Worker, spending all her remaining time with her family and serving at Summit.
Becky is a gifted worship leader and loves helping others come into a better understanding of God's plan for their lives.
Click to email: becky_summitelkins.com
Randy Ellis - Youth Pastor
Originally born in Logan, WV, Randy moved to Charleston when he was a kid due to his dads job in the coal mines. He attended Living Faith Church in Marmet, WV, where he was very active as a volunteer youth leader. Hes been to Peru and Prague with Catchfire Ministries.
Shortly after his trip to Prague, Randy felt that God was calling him to receive more training and equipping in the Bible. He packed up and moved to Tulsa, OK, to attend Victory Bible Institute for Practical Ministry. While attending VBI, Randy was involved in Straight Talk for Men, a mens discipleship ministry, as a small group leader and a teacher. He also volunteered with Victory by Virtue for Teens, a discipleship ministry where he was also a small group leader and teacher.
Before moving to Elkins in August of this year, Randy and Renee had started a teen Bible study at their home as well as volunteering at a youth group in Coweta, OK. Since 2006, Randy has been Lead Designer and Business Development Manager for Wallace Pools and Spas, based in Tulsa, designing over 100 pools. He currently works remotely for the company so that he and Renee can focus on being the new youth pastors.
Randy has a heart for teenagers, an enthusiastic and warm personality, an ability to immediately connect with young and old alike, and a gift of communicating Gods truth in a way that makes it easy to apply in todays complex society.
Five Questions with Randy
Transformers, Star Trek, Matrix, Lord of the Rings, August Rush, The Green Mile ... just to name a few.
Wow, this is a tough one Thousand Foot Krutch, Skillet, Disciple, FM Static, Project 86, The Fray, Matt Kearney, Paul Wright, Lecrae, Toby Mac, Hillsong United, Desperation Band, Gateway Worship, Kari Jobe and the list goes on and on.
When I have time to enjoy hobbies, I like Snowboarding, Hiking, Mountain biking, Four wheelin', customizing cars/trucks. Anything that I can do with my wonderful wife Renee!
Galatians 2:20. "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
We are just a church who loves God, and loves people for who they are!
Click to email: randy_summitelkins.com
Renee Ellis - Youth Pastor
Renee was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. She received her degree in Biology at WV State College. Renee uses her degree and works in the natural resources arena while going to different nations on short-term mission trips during her vacations.
During one of these missions trips God spoke to Renee's heart to go and be trained up at Victory Bible Institute in Tulsa, OK. Renee graduated from Victory Bible Institute's Practical Ministry program in May of 2006. She was the director of Victory Christian Center's Teen Discipleship group, Virtue for Teens, for two years.
Randy and Renee were married in August of 2007 and while in Tulsa they started their own teen discipleship group, 4-Twelve (1 Timothy 4:12). They love teenagers and have a heart to see them mature in their relationship with Christ. Renee didnt have a strong youth group when she was a teen, so she views this outreach to teens as a way to give them what she never had. Renee has served in childrens ministry for two years and in youth ministry for 10 years.
Five Questions with Renee
1. Favorite Movies?
This is hard.... I'll give it a try: Sweet Home Alabama, August Rush, Lion King, Remember the Titans, Hitch, Marlie & Me, and The Green Mile.
I've got lots of stuff I like ... Kari Jobe (Favorite!), Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch, Stellar Kart, Barlow Girl, Paul Wright, Toby Mac, Hillsong United, Desperation Band, Gateway Worship ... the list goes on!
I love nature, so hiking, mountain biking, 4- wheelin', fishing, boating, riding horses, snowboarding (although I've only been once!), camping, playing with my puppy (well...if you can call a 120lb. dog a puppy). And of course, anything with my hubby Randy is always #1 on my list!
Romans 8:28. "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them."
We like to drink coffee during our services!
Click to email: renee_summitelkins.com
Summit Church is located on the West end of Elkins, near the movie theater.
Directly across from Wendy's, turn onto Goff Street. Summit is just under a mile up the road,
the second church on your right. See map below for a better idea.
Vertical Youth
Vertical Youth is a ministry at Summit Church designed for teenagers from middle-school to high school age. Our vision for the youth of this generation is Raise Up, Reach Out! Raise Up means that we raise this generation up to learn how to know God and be complete in Him. Reaching Out incorporates serving our local community as well as other nations on short-term missionary trips.
Vertical Youth offers relevant messages that speak to the needs of this day and age. Teenagers today are bombarded by negative influences of TV, movies, music, and even friends. We bring the positive message of hope and love through Jesus Christ. Teens are taught about their worth in Gods eyes and that they have a divine purpose for which the Creator has called them. The goal is whole teenagers that go into their schools and become the influencers instead of the influenced.
We meet on Sunday nights up in the Loft of Summit Church from 6 to 7:30PM. We would love to see you there!
Summit Kidz
Summit Kidz is a ministry at Summit Church designed for 0-5 years of age, nursery and toddlers. Our vision at Summit Kidz is to introduce the babies to God and His Word through stories and songs.
Our vision for the toddler years is to assist in training them to know and love God more and to realize His love for them. They will do this through Bible stories, music, videos, worship songs and times of prayer.
Camp Summit
Camp Summit is a ministry designed for elementary age children, grades 1-5. Our vision at Camp Summit is to assist in training up children to know God, love God and serve God. The children come to know God through learning His Word and hearing His voice. They come to love God through prayer, praise and worship. They learn to serve God through finding their purpose and being obedient to Him. This is accomplished through exciting Bible lessons, Scripture memory, prayer, music, skits, games, crafts and outreach.
We are committed to see that each child knows Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior and is equipped for a lifetime of service. Both Camp Summit and Summit Kidz meet during every service: Sunday morning & evening and Wednesday nights.
Iron Men's Ministry
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpen another."
Proverbs 27:17
Every guy wants to be respected in his community, admired in his workplace, and a leader in his home. However, every guy also struggles with things that threaten to derail those goals.
At Summit, we believe the Bible outlines pretty clear guidelines for successfully navigating those waters and avoiding those pitfalls, and it begins with fellowship.
Once a month the guys in the church get together for great food, fellowship, and faith-based teaching on how to be the best in every area of life!
It's a great chance to get to know a few other strong Christian guys, meet some new faces, and be encouraged in the Word. Make our next Iron Men's meeting part of your plans!
Women of the Word (W.O.W.)
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised!"
Proverbs 31:30
Calling all ladies! Whether you're single or married, young or old, a working mom or stay at home and take care of the house, you're invited to be a part of Summit's Women of the Word!
Our women's group meets once a month to fellowship, laugh, and explore who they are in Christ. Whether it's Biblical parenting tips, how to conduct business with integrity, or Scriptural ideas on strengthening your relationship, every get-together is packed with encouragement and inspiration!
We meet at a different house each month, so the scenery's always changing! Every meeting has different themes, so the creativity never stops! And we serve a good God, so the fun and laughter never end! Check out our Events page to find out the date of our next meeting.
Prayer
Here at Summit, we believe in the power of prayer. We believe that when God's people come together and earnestly cry out to Him, He hears and answers.
We have a dedicated team of prayer warriors who keep your prayer concerns confidential as they pray and intercede on your behalf.
If you have a prayer need, you can either fill out the form on the right or send an email directly to prayer_summitelkins.com.
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08.22.10am Under Construction (Hal Boehm)
08.22.10pm Everything We Need, Week 4 (Jeremiah Wentz)
08.15.10am Friend of God (Hal Boehm)
08.15.10pm The Holy Spirit (Lisa Boehm)
08.08.10am Summit Vision 2010 (Hal Boehm)
08.08.10pm Everything We Need, Week 3 (Jeremiah Wentz)
08.04.10pm Revelation, Week 7 - The Church at Pergamum (Hal Boehm)
08.01.10am Psalm 91 - Satisfying Life Happens (Hal Boehm)
07.28.10pm Revelation, Week 6 - The Church at Smyrna (Hal Boehm)
07.21.10pm Walls (Jeremy Beck)
07.18.10am The Seventh Hour (Jeremiah Wentz)
07.18.10pm The Joy of the Lord (Ron Phillips)
07.14.10pm Missionary Jesus (Jeremiah Wentz)
07.11.10am Psalm 91 - God Incidences (Hal Boehm)
07.11.10pm Everything We Need, Week 2 (Jeremiah Wentz)
07.07.10pm Revelation, Week 5 - The Church at Ephesus (Hal Boehm)
07.04.10am Psalm 91 - Homeland Security (Hal Boehm)
06.30.10pm Revelation, Week 4 - The Cover Letter, Part 2 (Hal Boehm)
06.27.10am Psalm 91 - Amazing Love (Hal Boehm)
06.27.10pm Everything We Need, Week 1 (Jeremiah Wentz)
06.23.10pm Revelation, Week 3 - The Cover Letter, Part 1 (Hal Boehm)
06.20.10am Psalm 91 - Engaging the Enemy (Hal Boehm)
06.16.10pm Revelation, Week 2 - The End is Near (Hal Boehm)
06.13.10am Psalm 91 - Angels on Duty (Hal Boehm)
06.13.10pm Armed for Battle (Lisa Boehm)
06.09.10pm Revelation, Week 1 - The End Game (Hal Boehm)
06.06.10pm Plus Faith (Jeremiah Wentz)
06.02.10pm The Power of Insignificance (Jeremiah Wentz)
05.23.10am Psalm 91 - No Fear (Hal Boehm)
05.20.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 20 (Hal Boehm)
05.12.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 19 (Hal Boehm)
05.09.10am Psalm 91 - Deciphering Satan's Schemes (Hal Boehm)
05.05.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 18 (Hal Boehm)
04.25.10am Psalm 91 - I Will Not Be Silent (Hal Boehm)
04.21.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 16 (Hal Boehm)
04.18.10am Psalm 91 - Living in the Secret Place (Hal Boehm)
04.18.10pm Twelve Men Standing, Week 2 (Jeremiah Wentz)
04.14.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 15 (Hal Boehm)
04.11.10am Me Monster (Randy Ellis)
04.11.10pm Twelve Men Standing, Week 1 (Jeremiah Wentz)
04.04.10am Still Empty (Hal Boehm)
03.31.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 14 (Hal Boehm)
03.24.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 13 (Hal Boehm)
03.21.10am The Pomegranate Dilemma (Jeremiah Wentz)
03.17.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 12 (Hal Boehm)
03.14.10am Why We Worship: Why Do We Do That? (Hal Boehm)
03.14.10pm The Pursuit of Happiness (Jeremiah Wentz)
03.10.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 11 (Hal Boehm)
03.07.10am Why We Worship: Wired for Worship (Hal Boehm)
03.03.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 10 (Hal Boehm)
02.24.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 9 (Hal Boehm)
02.21.10am Why We Worship: Great is Our God (Hal Boehm)
02.21.10pm Audience of One (Jeremiah Wentz)
02.14.10am Why We Worship, Week 5: Free to Worship (Hal Boehm)
02.14.10pm Our Story (Hal & Lisa Boehm)
02.07.10am Why We Worship, Week 4: Generation of Worshipers (Hal Boehm)
01.31.10am Why We Worship, Week 3: He is Worthy (Hal Boehm)
01.27.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 8 (Hal Boehm)
01.24.10pm Elijah: Just Like Us, Week 6 (Jeremiah Wentz)
01.20.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 7 (Hal Boehm)
01.17.10am Why We Worship, Week 2: Gratitude Attitude (Hal Boehm)
01.17.10pm Elijah: Just Like Us, Week 5 (Jeremiah Wentz)
01.13.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 6 (Hal Boehm)
01.10.10am Why We Worship, Week 1: The First Star Wars (Hal Boehm)
01.10.10pm Elijah: Just Like Us, Week 4 (Jeremiah Wentz)
01.06.10pm The Joseph Factor, Week 5 (Hal Boehm)
01.03.10pm Elijah: Just Like Us, Week 3 (Jeremiah Wentz)
12.27.09am Why the Virgin Birth (Hal Boehm)
12.16.09pm The Joseph Factor, Week 4 (Hal Boehm)
12.13.09am Look Ahead, What Now? (Hal Boehm)
12.13.09pm Elijah: Just Like Us, Week 2 (Jeremiah Wentz)
12.09.09pm The Joseph Factor, Week 3 (Hal Boehm)
12.06.09am Look Back, Look Ahead (Hal Boehm)
12.06.09pm Elijah: Just Like Us, Week 1 (Jeremiah Wentz)
12.02.09pm The Joseph Factor, Week 2 (Hal Boehm)
11.25.09pm The Joseph Factor, Week 1 (Hal Boehm)
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