Dale Walker
Senior Pastor
dwalker@concordbaptistonline.com

Dale is in his 28th year of ministry. Over the past 14 years he has served as a pastor in Mississippi and Arkansas and the previous 14 years were spent in youth, music, and evangelism throughout several states. He is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University (BA), Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Andersonville Theological Seminary (ThD). He has been at Concord since January 2006. Dale loves to read, hunt, sing, eat and watch as much football as is humanly possible. He has a passion for men’s ministry and is developing a new ministry as chaplain of the Alma High School Athletic Department. Dale has been married to Tami for 24 years and they have two wonderful teenagers to help keep them young.


Joe Vallandingham
Minister of Music and Education
jvall@concordbaptistonline.com

Joe has served as minister of Music and Education at Concord for 14 years.  He holds degrees from Oklahoma Baptist University in music and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Religious Education. He has been married to his wife Glenda for 41 years and they have two children. Their son, Michael, pastors First Baptist Church, Wewoka, Oklahoma.  He and his wife, Tara, have two children. Jordan and Jonathan.  Christina, their daughter, lives in Rogers, AR. Christina is married to Jeff Ludlow and they have one daughter, Lauren. Joe’s 45 year ministry experience includes music mission trips to over 10 countries.  He has led four mission trips to Mexico since coming to Concord.  This summer the choir and orchestra will be “Musicians on Mission” in Wichita, Kansas. The choir and orchestra recorded a CD, “At the Mention of Your Name” in 2006. In addition to ministry responsibilities in music and education, he works with the 55+ Senior Adult ministries


Stephen Lovell
Minister of Youth and Family Life

Stephen can't remember a time when Concord was not a part of his life because he has been here since he was 3 years old! He is now 31 and has made a big life-change in the past two years. Stephen has spent the majority of his "working" life in the construction business, but felt God calling him to build the body of Christ in teenagers. He answered that call at a time when Concord was in search of "God's Man" for the position of Minister of Youth and Family Life. Who would have believed tht the Lord would bless the church by sending a young man that started on our cradle roll? Stephen is now working to advance his education and become even better equipped for the ministry. He has been married 9 years to his awesome wife, Michelle, and they have 2 little boys that are 100% BOYS! He enjoys everything about sports, the outdoors and old cars. He can been seen cruising around in a maroon 1954 Cadillac or maybe an orange 1941 GMC pickup (if he ever gets it finished)!




Brenda Cate
Administrative Assistant
bcate@concordbaptistonline.com

Brenda is a “hometown girl” who has been a member of Concord for 33 years. Her outgoing personality, bubbly spirit and heart of compassion have been used by the Lord to bless those around her, especially her church family. Brenda has served Concord as Administrative Assistant and Financial Secretary for the past 26 years and sees this position as a ministry rather than a job. Because of that attitude, she has truly developed a ministry and is an invaluable resource of information about almost anything! She knows almost one quarter of the people on Earth! She has been married to David for 41 years and they have two grown children, Laura and Brian, and 6 grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, crocheting, embroidering, and all kinds of needlework and crafts.  


 

Terri Hall
Children's Coordinator
thall@concordbaptistonline.com

Terri grew up here in Alma and has been a member of Concord for 25 years.  She previously served as Nursery Director for 3 years and has been Co-Children's Coordinator for the past 5 years.  She graduated from Arkansas Tech with a degree in Elementary Education and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Arkansas.  She has taught in the Alma School District for 25 years.  She has been  married to  her high school sweetheart, Lenn, for 24 years and they have 2 wonderful boys. Terri’s “sweetheart” is also a teacher and a coach at Alma High School and they spend lots of time together in the school hallways or under the stadium lights.


Donna Yardley
Preschool Coordinator
dyardley@concordbaptistonline.com

Donna has worked in Children and Preschool Ministry for more than 16 years.  She has taught children’s and preschool Sunday School, VBS, and Mission Friends, as well as volunteering in the Nursery.  She accepted the position of Preschool Director in 2006.  She understands that the Nursery serves a purpose higher than that of a babysitter. She considers it a privilege to pray for the preschoolers and their families.  She has been married to her husband Mark for 24 years, and they have 2 sons.  Donna also works full time in the library at Alma Intermediate School.


Tami Walker
Women's Ministry Coordinator
twalker@concordbaptistonline.com

Tami is in her 24th year of ministry which includes music, youth, children and especially, women’s ministry. Prior to that, she was very active in collegiate ministry as a student at Arkansas Tech University where she earned a degree in accounting. Tami has a special calling to encourage, equip, and disciple women. She has organized and led many women’s bible studies, conferences and retreats in Arkansas and several surrounding states. She is well known for her deep understanding, relevant application and effective communication of the scripture. She has been a retail store manager, an accountant, a librarian, a saleswoman, a public school teacher and a wife and mother. Tami loves to cook, read, swim, garden, and rescue wilting plants from the local garden center. Tami has been married to Dale for 24 years and they have two wonderful teenagers to help keep them young.



Nathan Mills
Men's Ministry Coordinator
nhmills1@yahoo.com


Nathan has been a member of Concord Baptist Church since 2001. Nathan began working with the children's ministry and loved making them laugh. He then transitioned to the youth department where he loved showing God's love through recreational activities. He later felt God calling him to work with the Men's ministry and with the guidance of several men in the church has learned how to be a Godly leader. He is also in charge of this website's maintenance and other media activities. Nathan loves the outdoors and loves to shoot any gun he can get his hands on. He has been married to his wife for 10 years and has a beautiful daughter.