Hello! My name is Nicholas Dawson. Recently, my family and I moved from Wake Forest, North Carolina so that I could serve at Lakeside as the new Discipleship Pastor. Both my wife and I are graduates from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hannah holds a master’s in Christian Studies, and I have a doctorate in Systematic Theology. We have a heart for making disciples who can equip others to grow deeper in their love and appreciation for God and His Word. My wife and I recently celebrated our ninth anniversary. We have two handsome boys and a black labrador retriever.

As the new Discipleship Pastor, I desire to raise up leaders who can make disciples, equip the saints for God’s glory, and serve the many teachers and leaders helping others grow in their walk with the Lord. Prayerfully, we will see Life Groups grow, discipleship flourish, and evangelism spread in the many communities around Lakeside. Ultimately, my prayer is that we would join together to fulfill the Great Commission and glorify our Lord and Savior (Matt 28:18–20).

Blessings in Christ,

Nicholas