
leadership team
DHF staff
Wayne Kent
Executive Director
Wayne Kent is the Executive Director of DHF as well as Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Decatur, Illinois. Wayne and his wife, Leslie, have served the Decatur congregation for more than 25 years. They met at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma and pastored a church there prior to moving to Decatur. Wayne and Leslie have toured the world as musicians as part of a professional Christian band called “Living Sound.” Wayne, a native Aussie, immigrated to British Columbia at the age of 11 with his family. Wayne earned his doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The Kents have two children who are married and have given them twin grandsons and two granddaughters. Wayne enjoys jazz and sailing Lake Decatur with Leslie.
Rick Grace
church liaison
Rick and his wife, Nancy, have served in pastoral ministry for over 45 years. They have served churches in Illinois, Kansas, and Arkansas, in a variety of roles, from Youth Pastor to solo Pastor to Lead Pastor. They have also been involved in marriage ministry for over 25 years. Rick earned his doctorate from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. The Graces have two adult children and six grandchildren. They enjoy hiking, zip lining, and finding obscure places to enjoy as they travel.
DHF board of directors

Kim Holley
DHF Board President
Pastor
LaGrange Christian Church
LaGrange, NC
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Tom Helvie
Elder
Flora First Christian Church
Flora, IN
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Dennis Lake
DHF Board Vice-Chairman
Retired Pastor
Sioux Falls, SD
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Drew McClellan
Pastor
First Christian Church
Port Arthur, TX
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Scott McNay
Pastor
La Plata Christian Church
La Plata, MO
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Ellen Moma
Pastor
First Christian Church
Blue Mound, IL
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Sam Sears
DHF Board Secretary
Pastor
The Fountain Christian Church
Visalia, CA
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Decatur
Support Staff
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Brian Talty
Associate Pastor
Ad Hoc DHF Board Member
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Jonathan Grunden
Executive Pastor
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Crystal Kirkman
Communications Director
Ad Hoc DHF Board Member