Corey S. Fields, Senior Pastor

Corey came to Calvary in 2016. He is a native of Harrisonburg, VA. He went to James Madison University where he majored in Communication, minored in Music Industry, and played with the Marching Royal Dukes. He received his Master of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, and then moved to the Midwest where he served as Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church, Topeka, KS for 10 years. While there, he earned his Doctor of Ministry from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves on the Board of Directors for American Baptist Home Mission Societies as well as Friendship House of Delaware. He writes columns for several Christian publications. He and his wife Dayna have been married since April 2003 and live in the Pike Creek area with their two children. Corey’s hobbies include reading, writing, biking, volleyball, and going on outings with family and friends. He and his family love beaches and were excited to move closer to them from Kansas. As a pastor, Corey likes to be active in the community and has a heart for those who have become disillusioned with the church. He says that one of the most fulfilling things for him is being able to give people a safe and non-threatening place to explore God, faith, and other big life questions.

John Lowery, Ministry Associate

John came to Calvary in 2025. He is a native of Pennsylvania where he spent his formative years in the city of Sharon and relocated to Harrisburg as a teenager. After high school, John earned degrees from Penn State University, Wilmington University, and most recently completed a Master of Ministry Studies degree from Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona, IN. Prior to coming to Calvary, John served in ministry for over 25 years at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Newark. He was ordained in 2022. John married his college sweetheart and best friend, Leontine (Lee) in 1985 and they currently reside in Middletown. They have been blessed with two adult daughters, Christine and Candace. John recently retired after working 39 years in the financial services industry in various leadership roles. His hobbies include reading, playing golf, traveling, watching football and tennis, and spending quality time with his family. John enjoys teaching and preaching the Word of God. He strives to make his messages straightforward and encouraging to his listeners.

Dr. D. Blake Smith, Choir Director

D. Blake Smith is a native of Texas and has served in various capacities of church music ministry leadership for over 17 years, including in Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, and Presbyterian churches. His father was a Baptist music minister and member of the Texas Gospel Hall of Fame, though Blake went on to follow a very different musical career path, pursuing a professional operatic singing career, earning a doctorate, and eventually joining the faculty of the University of Delaware School of Music. He is currently in his eighteenth year at UD and serves as Coordinator of the Voice Area and Artistic and Creative Director of the university’s opera and musical theatre company, UD Lyric Theatre. He lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with his wife, Noélia, and son, Dalton.

Lynette Phillips, Accompanist and Organist

Lynette came to Calvary in 1960 when her family moved up from WV.  She was baptized here in 1969. She graduated from Christiana HS and went to University of DE majoring in Music Education.  She was a private piano teacher for 20 yrs with her music studio in the green house that used to be next to Calvary.  Lynette has been Calvary’s organist/pianist since the 1980’s.  She married John in 2001 and they have one son Slater.  She and John opened a dental practice in Chesapeake City in 2011 where she is the Office Manager.  They love vacationing in the FL Keys and they live on Maryland’s Eastern Shore on the Upper Chesapeake Bay.

Summer Glover, Technology and Communications Assistant

Summer is a Delaware native and a graduate of Delaware State University. She began her career in retail before transitioning to corporate roles, first as a Marketing and Communications Specialist at Cognosante and later as an E-Commerce Specialist at Molly’s Place Sporting Goods. In the midst of her professional journey, she got engaged in February 2023, married in February 2024, and welcomed her daughter Samaya in May 2024. In her free time, Summer enjoys writing, content creation, and sewing.

Stacy Hauser, Administrative Assistant

Stacy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, then graduated from Penn State. She has worked as a retail manager for Eddie Bauer, and as a secretary for Friedens (Peace) United Church of Christ near St. Louis and for Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. Stacy moved to Newark in 2005 with her husband and they have two sons. She enjoys cooking, reading and traveling.

Douglas Nichol, Facilities Manager

Jason joined the Calvary staff in 2018. His full time job is as a facilities technician with DLICommercial. He has worked for both Red Roof Corporate Offices and Wawa Stores. Jason enjoys all areas of building maintenance and takes great pride in his work. He currently holds an associates degree from Neumann University. When he’s not at work, you can usually find Jason on the little league field, at Church, or taking his family on a local adventure. Jason currently resides in West Grove, PA with his wife and two sons.

Consuelo “Connie” Garcia, Nursery Care Provider

Hello, I’m Ms. Connie and I am excited to be a member of the Calvary Baptist Church family/team. I have been working in the childcare field for a little over 9 years. I am trained and experienced in working with multiple age groups. Coming up with unique, interesting and fun ways to help children reach their full potential is one of my biggest passions. Witnessing children reaching their developmental milestones while coming to love learning is an amazing feeling. Showing them something new and watching their faces light up with excitement is priceless.

Outside of work, my husband of 20 years and I have two teenage sons of our own. We love hiking, being near or around water, and exploring new places as a family.