Pastor Whaley, We Will Remember You

Dennis Wayne Whaley

Pastor Dennis Whaley impacted my life in the best way possible. He had the most awesome personality.  His obituary said that he "collected" friends, which could not be more true.

My first impression of him, was that he had an overwhelming joy about him. When I had just started attending Praise Assembly of God in Springfield, MO, where he was Minister of Ministries, I wanted to become involved in some sort of ministry at Praise, but I was nervous to approach a pastor in such a large church, even if it wasn't the senior pastor.  Needless to say, he put me right at ease and welcomed me. Less than a month later, he trusted me with being in charge of the Buckaroos, and found me two of the best helpers I think I have ever had, Travis Townsley and Ebon Carter. His faith in me and his encouragement helped me to grow in maturity and faith. Then, it wasn't long after that he was roping me in to the drama team where I met more wonderful people and discovered that I really liked acting. Dennis was a wonderful man, and an influence on my life I will never forget. I can't wait to see him again in glory.

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