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Dwight Dell - Preacher
Dwight has been preaching for the churches of Christ for 30+ years. He has served as pulpit minister to churches in Texas, California, and Louisiana. He began working with the Magnolia church of Christ in 2000 as the minister supporting outreach. In April, under the sponsoring support of the Magnolia church, he began serving as the pulpit minister for the Montgomery church of Christ and in October of 2008 was asked to give the work his full time attention.
He became a Christian while serving in the United States Air Force on duty at Karamursel Air base, Turkey in 1975. He thought the Air Force would be his lifelong career, having spent several years as an Analyst at the National Security Agency on Ft. Meade, MD. prior to being assigned to overseas duty. But after becoming a Christian he immediately began taking Bible courses from the Sunset school of preaching (before it was known as the Sunset International Bible Institute) and began sharing the preaching role with the other men of the small church on the Air Base. Traveling to several duty stations in the middle east allowed him opportunity to visit many of the "first century" cities spoken of in the New Testament and to become acquainted with churches in Crete, Italy, Spain, Germany, and England.
In 1976 he requested an early release from active duty for the purpose of attend the Whites Ferry Road School of Preaching in West Monroe La. Successfully graduating from the school, he was awarded the Associates of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from the American Christian Bible College. He has continued his studies, written class subject material and articles, many of which have been published in local bulletins, brotherhood publications, and various internet website. His passion for sharing the gospel has taken him on preaching campaigns to many states and foreign countries. He enjoys working with "We Care" Ministries and continues to spend several weeks each year in campaign work.
He met and married Phyllis Matheny on January 7, 1977 in West Monroe, La. She grew up in Bastrop, La. graduating from High School there and then attended Freed-Hardman College in Henderson, Tn. Her family, including her mother, one brother and two sisters are all active in the work for the church of Christ in Louisiana. Her father, before his death, served as a deacon for the Central church of Christ and was a founding board member of Ouachita Christian School in Monroe, La. Their love for the Lord and his work has shaped much of her life and dedication to the work of the church.
They have two children, Paige Waddell and Heath Dell. Paige met her husband, Cory Waddell, at Freed-Hardeman University. They now live and work in The Woodlands Texas, where Cory serves as youth minister for the Woodland Oaks church of Christ . Cory and Paige have one son, Jace Connor. Heath Dell, graduated from Magnolia High School and attended Faulkner University in Montgomery Al. He is currently studying at the American Academy of Golf and business in Carlsbad, Ca. He plans a career in the Golf industry as either an instructor or in management, but hopes to play Professional Golf "for a while" before finally settling down in one location.
Dwight has always tried to actively serve the community in which he lives. As a Veteran, he volunteers with the VA working with several veterans in the Magnolia area that need assistance with transportation to and from the Veteran's Hospital in Houston and the clinic in Conroe. He also serves as a representative with the Magnolia chamber of Commerce. He currently serves the Clear Creek Forest Section 13 POA as treasurer. When time allows, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, golf and playing tennis. He enjoys these opportunities to relax and appreciate God's marvelous creation.
He and Phyllis are looking forward to learning about the rich history of Montgomery and getting to know the good people that call it home.
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