Members of Westover Church are invited to participate in the Elder/Deacon Vote that will take place in the 9am and the 10:30am services on January 23, 2022. Please see below for candidate bios. 

Elder Candidates

Mike Blackwood

Mike became a believer in high school and has been at Westover for over 54 years. He and his wife, Ginger, have contributed in multiple ways to caring for the people of Westover. Mike has previously served as an Elder, a Deacon, and a trusted teacher throughout his time here. Mike raised four children and currently has eleven grandchildren, ages 6-21.

"I want to help guide & prosper the church for the next four years and beyond. What I like about Westover are its goals of being an effective witness to Christ in Greensboro & beyond as well as building up the body in maturity of grace and truth." 

Kevin Sasser

Kevin has trusted Jesus for 22 years. He and Amy have been at Westover for over 9 years. They have three children, Anna (14), Aiden (12) & Avery (9). Kevin has served in leadership previously as a Deacon, in men’s ministry and college ministry leadership, as a Kindergarten teacher, and is currently an AWANA leader.

"My hope is to help lead the body during this time of transition and my prayer is for relational unity within the church. We love that Westover’s body spans the generations and has a rich spiritual heritage. The heart for global missions as well as Westover’s desire for the body to connect/serve in the local community are other reasons why we love Westover."

Deacon Candidates

Regan Chandler

Regan has placed his faith in Jesus for 30 years and has been part of Westover for nearly 7 years. He and Marla have three children, Jacob (9), Allison (6), and Evan (4). Regan has been involved with life community leadership and GUF teaching plans as well as VBS and AWANA.

"Influencing others for Christ, growth in faith, being light in a dark world, serving the body & mentoring others are part of how I would like to see God using my leadership role. We love the biblically based teaching, life communities, and the mentor couples’ service to younger generations here at Westover."

Drew Stokes

Drew has been a believer for over 34 years; he & his wife Kelley have attended Westover for nearly 9 years. They have five children, Lucy (10), Ellie (7), Larkin (3), Liuie (2) & Luke (1). Drew previously served as a leader for Westover’s singles ministry and also served with Campus Crusade for Christ for nine years at NC State.

"As an Deacon I want to be available, faithful, and serve where needed. I am engaged in Westover’s ministry because it is Gospel-centered, missionally-minded, authentic, genuine, loving, and grace-filled."

Mark Watson

Mark came to faith at age 24; he and his wife Rene have been attending Westover for eight years. Their children are Wesley (5) and Lily (2). Mark has been involved with our God@Work group as well as the worship ministry. At their former church, Mark also served as an elder, small group/ministry leader.

"I have a passion for being used as fully as He wills. I strongly believe God has us here for engagement within this ministry & to perhaps serve in other ways."

Richard Westover

Richard has been a believer for over 30 years. He and his wife Rachel have attended Westover for 17 years and have two children, Ashlynn (5) and Brody (3). Richard has led efforts at Westover with multiple life communities, Financial Peace University, and the Father/Daughter Dance.

"I would like to use this role to serve Westover, to continue to grow in my own faith and to build relationships with other believers. We like Westover’s Gospel-centered teaching, strong focus on community/missions, accountability mentorships, and the many ways in which we can mature in our faith."