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Meet our Staff
Valerie Pierce, Administrative Assistant
Valerie Pierce started with West Salem Trinity Church in 2007 and is our Administrative Assistant. She has lived in Mt. Vernon with her husband since 1997 and has two sons. She is originally from Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University. She enjoys drawing, writing and attempting to keep up with her children.
Jacquleine Withrow, Children's & Youth Ministries
Jacque joined the staff in 2019 as our Children's & Youth Director. A lifelong resident of the Bluford area, she is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Jacque is married to Steve and they are raising three children: Brittney, Conner, and Benjamin.
Rev. Sam Totten, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Phil Poe, Pastor Emeritus
Ordained Elder in 1958, Pastor Sam retired from 40 years active service in the United Methodist Church in 1994, but he has never stopped serving God’s people. He served the Preacher’s Aid Society and Benefit Fund from 1999 to 2014 as an assistant benefits officer and we at West Salem Trinity Church are fortunate to have his wisdom, insi
Ordained Elder in 1958, Pastor Sam retired from 40 years active service in the United Methodist Church in 1994, but he has never stopped serving God’s people. He served the Preacher’s Aid Society and Benefit Fund from 1999 to 2014 as an assistant benefits officer and we at West Salem Trinity Church are fortunate to have his wisdom, insight, and help as we strive to make new disciples of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Phil Poe, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Matthew Dickerson, Lead Pastor
Rev. Phil Poe, Pastor Emeritus
Pastor Phil was ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church in 1975 and retired from full-time service in 2011. In retirement he has served several interim appointments. Now fully retried, we at West Salem Trinity Church are grateful for Barb and his years of leadership and wisdom as they continue to help us share God's love and make new disciples of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Matthew Dickerson, Lead Pastor
Rev. Matthew Dickerson, Lead Pastor
Rev. Matthew Dickerson, Lead Pastor
Pastor Matthew has served as pastor of West Salem Trinity Church since August of 2025. Originally from Marion, IL, Matthew sensed God’s sending into ministry from a young age. He received his Bachelors from Kentucky Mountain Bible College and currently attends Wesley Biblical Seminary online for His MDiv. Matthew’s desire is to follow i
Pastor Matthew has served as pastor of West Salem Trinity Church since August of 2025. Originally from Marion, IL, Matthew sensed God’s sending into ministry from a young age. He received his Bachelors from Kentucky Mountain Bible College and currently attends Wesley Biblical Seminary online for His MDiv. Matthew’s desire is to follow in the footsteps of Paul who wrote: “For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Cor. 4:5).