Dennis was born and raised in Union County, NC, and a graduate of Piedmont High School. He graduated from Wingate University in May 1992 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies. Dennis has been pastoring Rocky River Baptist Church since June of 1992.
Dennis and is wife Robin have been married for 29 years, and have two children. Their son Lucas, and his wife Katelyn, welcomed their son, Emmett, in 2023. Their daughter Lydia graduated from NC State University.