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DIRECTOR


Denny Dawes – Minister & Encourager


Dennis “Denny” Dawes was born in Greenfield, Ohio, in 1950 and graduated from West Portsmouth High School in 1968. He pursued his calling to ministry at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, KY, earning his degree in 1972. In 1971, he married his beloved wife, Joan Kamer Dawes—a partnership that has been the heart of his life and ministry.


Family

Denny and Joan are proud parents and grandparents:

  • Andrew Dawes – Sergeant, Portsmouth, Ohio Police Department
    Wife: Elaine | Daughter: Layla
  • Daryn Dawes – Preaching Minister, Centerburg Church of Christ, Ohio
    Wife: Eve | Children: Josie, Mason, Gavin
  • Steven Dawes – Associate Minister of Music, Capri Christian Church, Naples, Florida
    Wife: Tabitha


Ministry Experience


Preaching Ministry

  • Pond Creek Church of Christ, Portsmouth, OH – 1969–1971 (while in college)
  • Pricetown Church of Christ, Hillsboro, OH – 1971–1976
  • Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, Williamson, WV – 1976–1984
  • Central Church of Christ, Portsmouth, OH – 1984–2020 (Retired July 31, 2020)
  • First Christian Church, Garrison, KY – Currently serving


Other Ministry Roles

  • Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Portsmouth, OH – Serving families since retirement
  • KYOWVA Evangelistic Association – Director, and past President & Vice-President
  • Church Camp Leadership – Camp Dean for over 30 years at
    • Butler Springs Christian Assembly, Sinking Spring, OH
    • Howell’s Mill Christian Assembly, Ona, WV
  • Kentucky Christian University Alumni Association – Past President
  • Barnabas Ministries – Director since January 2025; also a long-time Trustee


Contact

📧 Email: preachman1971@twc.com



Trustees

Bob Huron - Trustee

Larry Boggs - Trustee

Larry Boggs - Trustee

Preaching at Guyandotte Church of Christ

Huntington, WVa

Email: bob.huron@gmail.com

Larry Boggs - Trustee

Larry Boggs - Trustee

Larry Boggs - Trustee

Preaching at Hamilton Christian Church / Antioch Christian Church / 

McArthur Church of Christ

Jackson, OH

Email: lardeb1978@yahoo.com

Tom Logan - Trustee

Larry Boggs - Trustee

Danny Evans - Trustee

Elder at St. Paul Church of Christ 

South Shore, KY

Email: log.wayne@outlook.com

Danny Evans - Trustee

Willie Purdee - Trustee

Danny Evans - Trustee

Associate Director Barnabas Ministry

Huntington, WVa

Email: dannyeevans@hotmail.com

Willie Purdee - Trustee

Willie Purdee - Trustee

Willie Purdee - Trustee

Preaching at Central Christian Church

Ironton, OH

Email: wpurdee@gmail.com

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