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Dwayne A. Duncombe

Dwayne A. Duncombe

Senior Pastor

Pastor Dwayne Duncombe has faithfully served as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor for over twenty-two years. For eighteen of those years, he ministered within the Lake Region Conference, serving congregations across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. A graduate of Oakwood University and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Pastor Duncombe sensed God’s call to ministry at an early age and remains deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve Christ and His people. While attending Oakwood University, he met his wife, Eunice. They have been blessed with 21 years of marriage and are the proud parents of six healthy and energetic sons, ranging in age from 5 to 17.

Pastor Ricardo Cala Jr.

Pastor Ricardo Cala Jr.

Pastor

Pastor Ricardo “Rick” Cala, Jr. is honored to serve as Associate Pastor for West Wilmington and LINC, as well as Senior Pastor of Hope Community Church in Bear, Delaware. Alongside his wife, Taimara, and their children, Ricardo “Ricky” III and Taly, the Cala family shares a deep love for the Lord, and a legacy of faith rooted in generations of dedicated service. Born into a pastoral family that has faithfully served the church for many years, Pastor Rick developed a passion for ministry at an early age. This calling led him to pursue theological studies, earning his undergraduate degree from Washington Adventist University and a Master of Divinity from Andrews University. Pastor Rick has served in a variety of church settings, and his greatest desire is to help congregations grow into healthy, Christ-centered communities that genuinely reflect the love of Jesus.