Our Staff

Dustin Wilhite

Head Pastor

Dustin came to Aldersgate Abilene after serving as the pastor at Grace Methodist Church in Alamogordo, NM. He has a BA in Literature and History from East Central University and a MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Favorite Scripture: Jesus began to weep. - John 11:35

Samantha Spencer

Church Administrator

Samantha has been a member of Aldersgate Abilene for several years and accepted the position as Church Administrator in early 2023. Keeping people first enable her to serve the congregation, staff, and those who visit the Academy and Aldersgate to the best of her abilities.

Favorite Scripture: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.    - Romans 12:2

Leah Holamon

Office Manager

Leah has been at Aldersgate since August of 2021. Leah loves people and truly sees her position as a ministry. She attended Amarillo College and has an Associates in Data Processing.

Favorite Scripture: The joy of the Lord is my strength. Nehemiah 8:10

Cheri Bates

Family Ministry

Cheri came to Aldersgate in July 2021. She has an Associates in Child Development. She loves watching the eyes of children light up & hearing them tell their parents what they've learned in Children's Church/Sunday School.

And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church. - Ephesians 1:22

Jon Hayden

College and Media Ministry

Jon is passionate about reaching out and ministering to people digitally. Jon has a Bachelors in Digital Entertainment from Abilene Christian University.

David Waldo

Music Ministry

David is a retired band director and our current music director. He brings joy to our worship services and works hard to provide a beautiful worship experience.

Favorite Scripture: Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you, He would never allow the righteous to shaken. - Psalms 55:22

Van Hayes

Organist

Van is our talented organist and has been at Aldersgate for over 30 years.

Favorite Scripture: Psalm 23

Tina Weaver

Academy Director

Tina has been at the Aldersgate Academy for over 10 years. She loves making a difference in the lives of the Academy families and in the lives of the teachers. 

Favorite Scripture: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ, God forgave you. - Ephesians 4:32

Kenny Hooker

Maintenance

Kenny is from Kirbyville, Texas and loves Aldersgate. He not only is our maintenance guy - he loves greeting our church family and visitors each Sunday morning.

Favorite Scripture: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13

Leadership Board