Meet the Chaplains

Chaplain Lynn Michie is an ordained Presbyterian (PCUSA) minister who grew up in Charlotte, NC. Lynn graduated from Davidson College in 1987 with a BA in Religion. She received her Masters of Divinity from Yale University Divinity School in 1993. She then completed a two year Clinical Pastoral Education residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Lynn was ordained at Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church in Charlotte in 1995, and began her work as chaplain at Black Mountain Correctional Center in 2004. Prior to that, she served as Associate Pastor for Faith Development at First Presbyterian Church in Asheville.

Lynn is married to David McNair who is rector of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Mars Hill. They have two children, Sadie and Simon.

"So often when I'm talking with the women in my office I hear them restrict their own perceptions of themselves, confining their identities to criminal, addict, failure, dissappointment. But as I listen to their stories, I am often struck by who they are as survivors, seekers, mothers, friends, wise women. There is so much beauty just beyond the confines of the crime! As chaplains, our work is to seek out the beauty of God in each person."

Chaplain Carol Dalton was born in Cairo, GA, and has been married to her husband Danny since 1982. They have one daughter, Johanna.

Graduating with a BA from Mercer University in Macon, GA, Carol majored in English and Christianity. She received her Masters of Divinity from M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC in 2001. From there, she received her Clinical Pastoral Education at the VA Hospital in Asheville, NC, and at Rutherford County Hospital.  Her chaplain training included work with patients experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, other mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and end-of-life issues.

Carol was ordained at The Chapel Door in Fairview, NC in 2006, and she received a Chaplain Endorsement from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Atlanta, GA in 2008. In June 2007, Carol began as an Interim Chaplain at SCCW during the sabbatical of Chaplain Lynn Michie. Upon Lynn’s return, Carol was asked to continue in a permanent position as the prison population increased.

Chaplain Dalton’s work history includes Event Coordinator at Montreat Conference Center (2004-2005); Church Secretary at First Baptist, Black Mountain (1995-1999); and Financial Secretary at Beverly Hills Baptist Church in Asheville (1991-1995).

Serving in a volunteer capacity, Carol is on the Clinical Pastoral Education Professional Consultation Committee at Rutherfordton Hospital.  Chaplain Dalton enjoys blogging, genealogy, reading, crocheting, and connecting with friends and family on Facebook.

Of her work as Chaplain at SCCW, Carol says, “After 30 years of searching, I finally have found my place in ministry."

Read Chaplain Dalton's Blog by clicking here.

"I do my best to just listen and let the women express their feelings. Sometimes that's the best medicine we have to offer. No answers to the whys. No platitudes or diatribes. Just a safe place to say anything and everything that's on their minds."