D Elias Loadholt

About the Author

D. Elias Loadholt Sr. is a passionate storyteller, preacher, and advocate for healing through faith. Known for his authentic voice and deeply relatable teaching style, Dwayne weaves togetherspiritual insight, emotional honesty, and everyday struggles to reveal the beauty of God's grace in broken places.

A native of Brooklyn, New York now rooted in Midlothian, Virginia, Dwayne has spent years serving in ministry-mentoring youth, building community, and preaching the Gospel with boldness and compassion. His love for storytelling was born in the church pews and sharpened on real-life journeys of pain, resilience, and redemption.

He is a husband to Charmaine. Together, they are raising their three incredible children-Cyarrah, Savannah, and Dwayne Jr.-who remain his greatest legacy and daily motivation.

Hiding Behind the Cross is his debut novel, a faith-filled exploration of love, loss, healing, and the uncomfortable but necessary work of transformation.

Follow him on social media @bishopdlo in Instagram & Tik Tok. Also @D Elias Loadholt Sr on Facebook for faith-based content, encouragement, and more stories to come.