Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Rev. Dakota Whitaker is pastor of our Church and the Head of Staff. Dakota has two daughters, Lennon and Dorothy, and a wife, Megan. 

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Rev. Dakota always sensed a call from God to the Church but spent most of his early life in music, recording, and songwriting. 

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Rev. Dakota loves preaching and teaching and considers Martin Luther King, Jr., Karl Barth, Bob Marley, and the Church Fathers and Mothers to be his biggest influences.

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Rev. Dakota's favorite part of his ministry is being a Christian alongside his Church; celebrating with those who rejoice, mourning with those who mourn, and standing with those who the Lord stands with: the vulnerable, poor, and oppressed of our world. 

As the Office Administrator for Westminster Church of Detroit and Camp Westminster, Lisa brings 18 plus years of experience in church administration and Christian Education, with a particular focus on programing for children and families. Lisa and her husband Scott, live in Grosse Pointe, Michigan where they raised their three children. When she is not at work, Lisa enjoys gardening, taking their dog Mollie for walks and is an avid reader.

Dalos is a well-known figure in choral and church music in the Detroit area.  He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master's Degree in Organ from University of Michigan.  Since 1962, Dalos has served as organist for Westminster Church and for more than half that time, the Director of Music.  He is a member of the American Guild of Organists, the American Choral Director's Assoc., the Nat'l Assoc. for Music Education and the Tuesday Musicale of Detroit.  His interests range from gardening and travel to biking and swimming.

As the Executive Director, Alicia brings not only a lifetime connection to Camp Westminster and Westminster Church of Detroit, but also 26 years of experience in education and camp leadership. Alicia’s time at camp extends back to 1984.  As she grew so did her deep love of camp. She moved through the ranks from counselor to waterfront director and served her final years as the program director. 

After ten years of living in London, England with her husband David and two children, Madeline and Thomas, they relocated back to the US and settled in Traverse City, MI.  This is when her relationship with Camp Westminster was reignited.  Both Madeline and Thomas are now seasoned campers and Alicia returned to support camp in 2021 by volunteering as the Program Director. 

Alicia is delighted to take up this new role as the Executive Director.  Her vision for the camp includes honoring important traditions while developing programs that invoke a sense of curiosity, belonging, and spirituality.  Let’s all “give a yell” in welcoming Alicia back to Camp Westminster!

Turner S. Thompson III has been a part of Westminster Church his entire life & is the son of the late Artheillia Thompson. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Captain with more than 22 years of service to his country. Turner graduated from Davenport University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Turner is an avid cyclist and a founding member of the ‘313 Ambassadors’ volunteer ride support group.  Turner has been a Westminster Church staff member since 2013.

Victor Boyd II is a native Detroiter who has served God through the ministry of music since 2009. First, as a classically trained pianist, he began taking private lessons at the age of 6.  He attended Detroit School of the Arts, Wayne State University and Marygrove College where he studied music all throughout.  Victor has played for many churches in and around the city of Detroit.  He now serves as organist and music director for the Westminster Harmony Chorale where he enjoys working with the gifted choir members singing God's praise and sharing in the gospel of Jesus Christ.