Staff Ministers

	Michael Lewis, Senior Minister Michael@dgchurch.org Michael preaches, leads the staff ministers, manages the church office, works with the marketing and advertising of the congregation and coordinates the LIFE Group ministry. He has been a Professor of Bible and Communication at Abilene Christian, served as the senior minister of large congregations in Houston and the Dallas area. Together they have three children (Samantha, Shane and Bradon Jack).  Michael and Carmen met on the campus of York College and have been married for over 35 years. Carmen is a Special Education teacher in the Kellogg ISD. She in involved in the Women’s Ministry and Children's Education at Dalton Gardens and leads the Life-line of Hope Ministry... He says, "Carm and I consider it a privilege to be part of the Dalton Gardens family."
	Jeff Shelton, Youth & Family Minister (starting in May 2010) Jeff and his family come to us from Carlsbad, New Mexico. He brings almost a decade of youth ministry experience, specializing in teaching, youth outreach, Christian camps, LTC, and music. In addition to his Youth and Family responsibilities, Jeff will become our new Worship Leader and provide general support for our Children Ministries. His education includes studies from New Mexico State University, Abilene Christian, and Lubbock Christian University. Jeff and his wife Kara have three children. They are : Hayden, 7; Brylee, 5; and Merit, who is almost 3. The Sheltons are easy to love, and they quickly won over the congregation with their authenticity and passion for the Lord. While he will participate in MIQVAH this March, Jeff’s first Sunday teaching our youth and leading worship as the newest member of our ministry staff will be May 14th (Mother’s day). We are excited and thankful for the coming of Jeff and his family.
	Katrina Swaim, Office Ministry Office@dgchurch.org It is not just a secretarial job to Katrina. She has turned serving the congregation through the church office, bookkeeping responsibilities, church publications, and assisting the rest of the staff into a beloved ministry. Her warm smile, caring personality, and servant’s heart are often the first impressions formed by members and guests who visit the church office. Her goal is simply to bless each person she meets each day. Katrina Swaim grew up in Georgia, but fell in love with Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, right around the same time she fell in love with its native son, Paul Swaim. After meeting at Harding University, living in four different states, and crossing thousands of miles in U-Haul trucks, they settled down to the joy-filled adventure of raising their two beautiful kids (Katie and Caleb) in the great Northwest. In the nine years they’ve lived in Coeur d’Alene, Paul and Katrina have come to look on the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ as a true family — one that offers love, a sense of belonging, support, and fun. Katrina loves serving in the office ministry and is a very valuable member of our church staff.