Staff
Senior Pastor: G. Keith Maxwell
Pastor Keith and Donna Maxwell joined the Easton Church of God family in October of 2006. They have two children: Christina and Josh. Pastor Maxwell has been pastoring since 1981. He has held numerous positions in the Church of God. He has served as a pastor, police chaplain and district pastor. He has been elected to several state youth and Christian education boards and state councils. He has worked in youth camps since 1978. Their genuine love for people is evident in their interaction with them. He is a dynamic and powerful speaker. His hobby is people. Together Pastor Keith and Donna Maxwell are an excellent example of a married couple and ministry team.
A Brief Biography of the Maxwell’s
He began his evangelistic ministry at age 15 and attained his exhorter’s license in the Church of God at age 17. At age 26, he received the License of Ordained Bishop. Donna and he met at Lee University and agreed that God’s Ministry would be their vision as a team. They were married in 1980 and evangelized for 1½ years. They began pastoral ministry in 1981 and have enjoyed 27 fruitful years. The Lord has instilled much music in their souls. Donna is an accomplished pianist and he enjoys leading the church in worship music. She has managed the music program in several churches when needed and he has personally directed several Easter and Christmas cantatas. Donna always stays closely involved in the Women’s Ministries and Girls’ Clubs of the church. She has previously served on the State Women’s Ministries Board and the State Girls’ Clubs Board.
E-mail: pastormaxwell@eastoncog.org
Youth Pastor: Scott Matthews
Pastor Scott, Christina, & Lanie joined the Easton Church of God family December 1, 2008. Scott and Christina married June 2002 in South GA where they have been working camps since 1997. He and Christina have participated in and have taken groups to compete at Teen Talent Nationals. As they made themselves available, God used them in teaching Sunday School, discipleships, and to pastor a Youth Center as well as plant a youth group in South GA.
Pastor Scott ministers to youth with energy, comedy, and a culturally relevant word (and now with a slow southern draw). He and Christina believe in providing an atmosphere the youth are proud of and excited about. Their very heartbeat is to see everyone have a sustaining relationship with God.
E-mail: pastorscott@eastoncog.org
E-mail: christinamatthews@eastoncog.org
FTH Director: Dwayne Dixon
Rev. Dwayne and Donna joined the Easton Church in September of 1998. Bro. Dwayne has been Youth Pastor, FTH Director and Christian Education Director (CE) prior to coming to Easton. They have been in ministry for over thirty years.
They have one son Daryl, his wife Karena. Dwayne and Donna feel that they have three of the most beautiful granddaughters in the world. Vanessa, Maci, and Chloe.
E-mail: pastordixon@eastoncog.orgPraise & Worship Leader: Doug Whitter
Born and raised in Missouri, Doug met his wife, Debbie, at Lee University in Cleveland, TN. After their marriage in 1973, they moved to the eastern shore. Doug teaches middle and high school grades at Chesapeake Christian school where Debbie is the principal. Both have been involved in some facet of Christian education for most of their adult lives and have been members of the Church of God since childhood. God blessed their marriage with two daughters: Emmy and Abby.
E-mail: dougwhitter@eastoncog.orgChurch Secretary and Treasurer: Kathy Taylor
Kathy is a product of a strong Christian family. She has one son, Brent who is married with two children, Alexis and Brylee and she has a daughter, Mackenzie who attends Chesapeake Christian School. Since age 21, Kathy has been attending the Church of God and moved to Easton in 2004. She not only serves as the church Secretary/Treasurer, but she is involved on our Praise & Worship Team. Her love for the Lord is evident in her daily life. She is a graduate of Colonel Richardson High School, class of 1985 where she majored in Business/Clerical.
E-mail: kathytaylor@eastoncog.org