Pete Peterson graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and from the Air Force Institute of Technology with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He is currently retired after 45 years of combined active duty and civilian
work for the United States government. Pete has been married for over 54 years and has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He currently lives in Owings, Maryland where he is an elder in the Huntingtown Church of Christ and teaches an adult bible class. Pete has many interests including gardening, woodworking, pen-making, and traveling – especially cruising. He has always had a love for storytelling. When his children were small, Pete would create bedtime stories for them. He loves to take ordinary events about his family, embellish them and turn them into great stories full of warmth and humor.

 

 

Jeremy Stampfly was born and raised in Michigan, where he met his wife Edith in high school. Two years later they were married in 1990. Following high school, he spent six years in the Marine Corps as a Radar Repairman. After leaving the Marines they moved to Maryland with their oldest daughter Tracy. Once moving to Maryland, they started attending the Huntingtown Church of Christ where he has served as a teacher, deacon and now an elder. In Maryland, they added two additional children to their family (Emily and Abigail) and one grandchild. Jeremy graduated from the College of Southern Maryland with an Associate’s Degree in General Engineering, Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Johns Hopkins University with a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He currently lives in Lusby, Maryland and is employed by the Navy. Jeremy has many interests including spending time with family and friends, reading (encouraged by my mother) and traveling. Jeremy is striving to seek the Lord daily through bible study and putting into practice what he has learned in his study. He is dedicated to helping others mature in the Lord by encouraging study of the Scriptures and building relationships.

 

 

 

Walt McKain was born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. After high school graduation, he attended West Virginia University receiving his Bachelors Degree in Park Management. Walt met his wife Connie while working at Holly River State Park in West Virginia. After working for 17 years as Assistant and then Park Superintendent of the Pleasants County Parks, they moved to Calvert County where Walt worked as Parks Supervisor for the County. He retired in 1996 after 43 years in the profession.
While living in St. Marys, WV, Walt and Connie worked with the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ where they both were active in teaching. It was here in 1979 that Walt received his 2 nd (and most important) Birth Certificate. He then began his service to Christ and His church by leading public prayer, teaching teen Bible classes, and preparing the church bulletin. After moving to Calvert County, the family continued to work and serve the Lord at the Huntingtown Church of Christ.
Walt and Connie have been married for 46 years and have 3 daughters, 5 grandsons, and finally a granddaughter in 2024. While at Huntingtown Walt has preached, lead singing, taught adult and teen classes, and served as both a Deacon and Elder. For the last 3 years, Walt has been working with the Mission Project in El Salvador with Brother Brandon, a major stepping out of his personal comfort zone. He looks forward to continuing his growth in the Lord and helping others receive the same goal.

 

Justin Tims was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but moved to Arkansas as a teenager. It was there that he met his wife of 23 years, Robin, at a local grocery store. Together, they have built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. They are blessed with four wonderful children—Dylan, who serves in the U.S. Air Force; Daniel, also serving in the Air Force; Emily, a high school senior; and Elizabeth, also a high school senior. They are also proud grandparents to their six-year-old grandson, Liam.

Justin’s journey into ministry began with his passion for service and a heart for helping others. As an aircraft policy manager stationed at the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) at Joint Base Andrews, Justin has cultivated leadership skills and a deep sense of commitment, which he carries into his role as an elder at the Huntingtown Church of Christ.

In addition to his role as an elder, Justin is dedicated to guiding others in their faith and ensuring that every member of the congregation feels valued and supported.

Outside of ministry, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, working on cars, and exploring God’s creation. His prayer is that everyone feels the love of Christ through the work of the Huntingtown Church of Christ.