Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Our Leaders

Meet Our Sr. Pastor
Rev. Ken Dillingham

The Dillingham family moved to the Dayton area in June of 2002 for the purpose of establishing a thriving revival church. With nineteen members in their first meeting in the basement of a charter member's home, the church saw its numbers quadruple in the first six months and continues to steadily grow.

The previous 12 years of ministry had been filled with traversing the country instructing and inspiring churches to grow in Apostolic Revival. Now serving in the dual role of Pastor/Evangelist, his focus is on one church but the message is still the same; the heartbeat of Pastor Ken Dillingham's ministry and message is revival and renewal and the formation of LifeWay Pentecostals of Miami Valley has been built on those foundations.

Pastor Ken Dillingham is a believer in the Apostolic message, Apostolic anointing, and the power of an Apostolic Church and his leadership style is a reflection of that. With first century A.D. principles and 21st century A.D. style he has initiated a series of cutting-edge church growth concepts which have continued to grow LifeWay.

When asked what his driving motivation was he replied, "The world hasn't seen the most powerful church yet, human ears have not heard the most compelling sermon yet, and America is in dire need of both … so I've decided to meet the challenge or die trying. Nothing short of wholesale devotion to the cause will do in these last days."

Pastor Dillingham is currently the Ohio District Home Missions Director. He and his wife Stephanie are involved in music ministry and have three children, Kaylen, Kyle, and Audrey who reside with them in Fairborn, Ohio.

To Contact Pastor Dillingham By Email: pastor@thelifewaychurch.net

Additional Leaders

Larry and Judy Lawson
Larry Lawson is Pastor Dillingham's Pastoral Associate. He and his wife Judy are committed to the continued growth of the church by fulfilling many administrative functions. Their commitment to The LifeWay Pentecostals and loyalty to helping Pastor Dillingham make them essential components of our future.

Matthew and Alison O'Shell

Matthew and Alison O'Shell

Matthew O'Shell is our Director of Youth Ministries.

The O'Shell's have added vitality and enthusiasm to the LifeWay leadership team. Matthew and Alison O'Shell have promoted revival and excitement in our youth. Under their capable leadership the youth department has enjoyed consistent growth. Matthew is also a strategic leader who plays an important role and works beyond the Youth Ministry with Pastor Dillingham in many key areas.

For an in depth view our Director of Youth Ministries, Matthew (& Alison) O'Shell follow the link to our youth website on the "Links" page.