Dale Walker, Pastor

Dale was born in Corsicana, Texas and after graduation from ULM joined Pine Grove Church.  Shortly after joining the church, he was elected a deacon and then served as Associate Pastor to Mickey Humphrey for 14 years.  Dale assumed the Senior Pastor's roll in August 1996.

Dale and his wife Lydia have one son, Jared, and two daughters, Whitney and Mollie.

James Jopling, Administrator

Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, James graduated from LSU Baton Rouge in 1979. Married for 25 years, he and Annie have four boys. James has served at Pine Grove for over 20 years and worked in the banking industry for years before becoming a full-time staff member.

Jared Walker, Worship Leader

Jared was born in Monroe and graduated from ULM. He's been a member of Pine Grove Church all his life and stepped into the role of Worship Leader several years ago.

Kelly Lenox, Children's Ministry Director

A native of West Monroe, Kelly graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a degree in elementary education.  Her husband, Bobby, works at a local radio station and they have two children, Elizabeth  and Ryan, and one on the way.

Judy Heidenreich, Arts Director/ Financial Secretary

Judy and her husband Steve have lived in Monroe for 24 years and have been members of Pine Grove since 1989.  Judy has been involved in sacred dance for over 20 years. 

She and Steve have three children, Daniel, Holly and Megan. 

Melanie Turner, Nursery Director

Melanie was born and raised in Monroe where she attended ULM (F.K.A. Northeast Louisiana University).  It was there that she met Randy Turner and they married in 1979.  After living in Alexandria for five years, they returned to Monroe and have been active members of Pine Grove since that time. Melanie and Randy have four children:  Lindsey married to Bill Swander, Austin, Carlie and Maggie.  Over the years, Melanie has served in the children's and youth ministries, Pine Grove Christian Academy academics and athletics, as well as decorating for many church events.  About seven years ago, Melanie began serving in the nursery, and she is now Director of that ministry.