Dwayne was raised in Senatobia, Mississippi, and has been married to his wife, Teri, for 13 years. He completed the UMC Course of Study and holds an Associate’s Degree in Christian Ministry as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Apologetics.

Throughout his ministry, Dwayne has served several United Methodist congregations, including Courtland UMC/Chapel Hill UMC, Eureka UMC, Johnston Chapel UMC, and Morton UMC.

Here is a quote from Dwayne:

"I have been in ministry for 13 years, and I was late in my career in answering the call. I grew up in North Mississippi. I have worked from the time I was about 12 mowing yards to the present. The one job I had that people find interesting, that I am pastor is my last job, for 18 years I was a dealer and floor supervisor in the casino business. I am glad I did not go into the ministry when I was in my 20s. I believe the work that I had done before becoming a pastor has helped make me a better pastor. I understand the struggles of the world from a secular aspect, which I carry over into the ministry. When people ask, What do I try to do best as a pastor? My answer is I want to equip congregations to be better disciples of Jesus Christ and not be able to just tell what they believe but why they believe in the Christian faith."