L. Dennis Page brings a wealth of ministerial experience, having served as evangelist, local pastor, State Youth & Discipleship Director, and State Administrative Bishop for a total of 48 years of ministry in the Church of God. Dr. Page served as the Administrative Bishop in Northern New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont), Illinois, and Eastern North Carolina. He also served as State Youth & Discipleship Director for the states of Western North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida.
His pastoral heart comes from the 15 years that he served as a successful pastor in the state of Western North Carolina. His leadership expertise and creativity have provided many ministers the opportunity to experience personal and ministerial development. His passion is to engage, equip, and empower early-stage pastors and ministers with knowledge and resources for successful ministry.
Dr. Page is currently the Dean of Ministerial Development, leading CAMS for Students, CAMS, and MIP. His educational background is in Christian Education. (AA in CE, BA in Biblical Studies, Masters of CE, and a Doctorate of Christian Education). He is also a certified Chaplain through the Church of God Chaplain’s Commission and has been instrumental in providing chaplaincy training for laity and ministers. He has served on the Church of God Publication Board, Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Children’s Home, and the International Care Division Board of Directors.
He has been married to Judy for 47 years, and they are the proud parents of two daughters, Ashley (Married to Jared) and Allison (Married to John-Paul). He is “Papa” to seven wonderful grandchildren.