Our History

The Dalraida congregation was formed in 1953 by members from Catoma Street.   More

Our Leaders

The leaders ensure we follow God's word and help lead areas of work.   More

Frequently Asked Questions

Many have questions about different things before they come visit.   More

Our Staff

Doug SmithDoug Smith (Pulpit Minister)
Doug is a native Alabamian having grown up in the Florence area, where his father, Kelby Smith, was a minister. Doug attended The Mars Hill Bible School throughout his elementary and secondary education. Then he attended Freed-Hardeman University, graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible. He went on to complete his Masters in Religion at Southern Christian University (Montgomery, AL). Doug has been preaching the gospel for many years and was the full-time minister at the Beans Ferry church of Christ (Fulton, MS) and the Blackwater Macedonia church of Christ (Jasper, AL) before coming to Montgomery in 2001 to work with the Dalraida congregation. Doug continues to do numerous gospel meetings each year and speaks at youth rallies and lectureships around the brotherhood. Doug is married to the former Jodie Phillips and has three children, Holly, Phillip, and Malorie. Email Doug
Billy CampBilly Camp (College Minister)
Billy grew up at the Decatur Highway congregation in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduation from high school, he moved to Montgomery to attend Faulkner University. He is now a junior at Faulkner and hopes to graduate with an undergraduate degree in Biblical text in 2012. He also plans on starting work on a Masters degree in New Testament Studies in the Spring.
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Will TuckerWill Tucker (Youth Minister)
Will grew up in Japser, AL in a family of six with his mother Sheri, father Danny, sister Julie and brothers Kevin and Matt. Will graduated from Curry High School in 2005 and went on to get his associate's degree in Arts at Bevill State Community College. He then came to Montgomery and finished his bachelor's degree in education at Faulkner University in 2010. Will has worked with the Dalraida youth as a youth intern before taking on the full-time responsibilities in 2010. He plans to marry Coleen in 2011. Email Will
Patst Thebo Patsy Thebo (Secretary)
Patsy has worked as the secretary at Dalraida since October 2005. She is an important member of our staff and does so much to help keep the work at Dalraida organized and coordinated during office hours. Email Patsy

Our Leaders

Who is a Pastor?

  • Ministers are not Pastors Those hired as ministers are not pastors. In fact, each member of the Lord's church has the same responsibilities as a minister.
  • Definition of "Pastor" The word pastor comes from the Greek word ποιμήν ("poimen"). This word is usually translated to shepherd in the Bible. (Mt. 9:36, 25:32, 25:31, 26:31; Mk. 6:34, 14:27; Lk. 2:8,15,18,20; Jn. 10:2,11-12,14,16; Hb. 13:20; 1Pt. 2:25)
  • "Pastor" would apply to Elders The elders of the church are shepherds. (1 Pt. 5:2)
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