Dexter Waltz

M.T.S. · Doctoral Candidate, Union School of Theology

Role Lead Pastor & Teaching Elder, IBCA
Focus Mobilizing and equipping the church through biblical, expositional preaching and Reformed theological training. Strengthening believers for faithful discipleship. Planting healthy churches in Yerevan and surrounding regions. Equipping future leaders through formal theological teaching.
Education Doctoral Studies (in progress) · Union School of Theology, Wales
M.T.S. in Theological Studies, Apologetics & Evangelism · Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology
A.A. in Missiology and Theology · Bethany Global University
In Ministry United States since 2018 · Children, Youth, Family & College Ministry across Southern California
Yerevan, Armenia (2026–present)
Family Married to Jessica Waltz; children Theodore (b. 2020), Josephine (b. 2021), Harrison (b. 2024), with a fourth child due September 2026
Origin Indiana, USA
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Biography

Dexter Waltz is a pastor and teacher serving at the International Bible Church of Armenia in Yerevan. Since 2018 he has faithfully served the local church, with an early focus on children, youth, families, and college students — investing deeply in the spiritual formation of the next generation and in the strengthening of the home. During his years of ministry in the United States, he led parenting seminars, organized Fellowship of Christian Athletes events, and started college ministries in Southern California. Over time his ministry has expanded into a broader pastoral calling centered on leading, preaching, and shepherding the church as a whole.

In early 2026, Dexter relocated to Armenia with his wife Jessica and their four children to serve IBCA as Lead Pastor and Teaching Elder. His ministry is devoted to equipping believers with strong biblical literacy and supporting the development of healthy, gospel-centered churches through church-planting efforts. He is passionate about the faithful exposition of Scripture and the care of Christ’s people, seeking to see both individuals and families rooted and growing in their faith.

His ministry is focused on serving both local Armenians and expatriates from surrounding nations, with a desire to see the church strengthened for lasting gospel impact. Dexter is currently pursuing doctoral studies at Union School of Theology in South Wales. He holds a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, with a focus in apologetics and evangelism, a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Theology, and an Associate degree in Missiology and Theology from Bethany Global University. His academic training reflects a deep commitment to both theological clarity and mission-focused ministry.

Areas of Ministry at IBCA

Teaching and preaching
Oversight of ministries within IBCA
Theological training through Bible institutes, cohorts, and small-group studies
Planting Christ-centered churches in Yerevan and surrounding regions

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