Our Pastor

Dr. Joe Tims, Sr. came to Tabernacle Baptist Church April 3, 1973. Dr. Tims is a graduate of the Bible Baptist Seminary with a Bachelor of Divinity and the Arlington Baptist College with a Bachelor of Arts. He is also a graduate of the Bethany Bible College with a Masters and Doctorate of Theology; Dr. Tims is a certified Master Police Chaplain in the International Conference of Police Chaplains and has a Masters of Science in Counseling from Amridge University of Montgomery, Alabama and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Bible College.

Dr. Tims has forty-four years in the Gospel Ministry. He has served as adjutant professor at the Arlington Baptist College in the Bible Department, Christian Counseling Department and Psychology Department. He has served on the board of the Arlington Baptist College.

Staff

Associate to the Pastor: Rev. Andy Walters

Rev. Walters and his wife Janie, re-united with Tabernacle Baptist Church in 1995. Prior to this date he pastored Stepping Stone Baptist Church, Ardmore,Oklahoma and the Grace Baptist Church of Newark, Texas. He surrendered to preach in 1971 and was ordained at Tabernacle Baptist Church in 1974. Andy has attended the University of North Texas and the Arlington Baptist College with emphasis in Pastoral Studies. In addition to being the Associate to the Pastor, he serves the Lord in the capacity of Sunday School Administrator.

Music Director: Paul McPherson

Bro. McPherson has been with Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1966. He and his wife Nancy, served the Lord in the capacity of Youth Leaders for fifteen years. He has also served as Puppet Ministry Director and Assistant Music Director prior to taking the position of Music Director in 1996. He attended Arlington Baptist College with emphasis in Bible Studies and has an Associates in Business from Tarrant County Junior College.

Musicians: Debbie Smith and Maxine Edington

Debbie Smith and Maxine Edington honor the Lord and prepare the congregation with their musical talents.

Children's Ministries Coordinator: Maxine Edington

Maxine has been a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1959.Prior to taking the responsibility of Children's' Ministries Coordinator (Nursery, Toddlers' and Children's Church), she served the Lord in the capacity of Sunday School Teacher. She attended Arlington Baptist College with emphasis in Bible Studies and Child Evangelism.

Youth Ministries: Tony and AshLeigh Tims

Bro. Tims has been at Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1973 and his wife, AshLeigh since 1981. In addition to Sunday School Teachers, the Tims serve the Lord as leaders in our Children's Church Ministry. Bro. Tims will complete his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling and Psychology, and AshLeigh will complete her Associates in Bible in May 2012 from Louisiana Baptist University.

Sunday School

Newborn-Age 3: Nursery Workers

The nursery is provided for infants to 3 years of age. The nursery is staffed by the ladies of our Church, who are qualified to care for the children. We encourage all mothers to take their children to the nursery so that the Worship Service might not be disrupted. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to hear and respond to the calling of the Holy Spirit as the Word of God is preached.

Ages 3-6: Josh and Mandy Spivey

Bro. Spivey has been at Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1981 and his wife, Mandy since 1999. In addition to Sunday School Teachers, the Spiveys serve the Lord as leaders in our Toddler's Church Ministry. They both attended Arlington Baptist College with emphasis on education.

Grades 1st-3rd: Travis and Kathryn Bissell

Bro. Bissell is a graduate of Arlington Baptist College with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Kathryn attended ABC. In addition to Sunday School Teachers, the Bissells serve the Lord as leaders in our Children's Church Ministry. Bro. Bissell also serves as the Visitation Coordinator.

Grades 4th-6th: Pat and Barbara Finley

Pat and Barbara Finley have been members of Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1992. Prior to joining Tabernacle they were Children's Church Directors at Liberty Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. Bro. Finely is a graduate of the USAF Academy with an Aeronautical Engineering Degree. The Finleys also serve as leaders in our Children's Church Ministry.

Grades 7th - 12th: Tony and AshLeigh Tims

Bro. Tims has been at Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1973 and his wife, AshLeigh since 1981. In addition to Sunday School Teachers, the Tims serve the Lord as leaders in our Children's Church Ministry. Bro. Tims will complete his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling and Psychology, and AshLeigh will complete her Associates in Bible in May 2012 from Louisiana Baptist University.