DeWayne Nichols was saved at the age of 18. In August of 1977, he surrendered to the ministry. He attended Oklahoma Baptist College under Dr. Jim Vineyard. In 1983 he was asked to come to work at Liberty Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.
In August of 1984, Bro. Nichols was called as pastor of Liberty Baptist Church. He and his wife Cindy live in the San Antonio area they have three daughters and seven grandchildren. He is on the board of several important ministries including Oklahoma Baptist College and Revival Fires Paper Publication.