CHURCH VOTE INFORMATION

I have been a member of First Baptist Church Arlington for 16 years. I met my husband, Brad Bishop in the 20somethings Sunday School department here. We have been married 12 years and have three wonderful children: Harrison (8), Arthur (5), and Winnie (2).

FBCA is one of the greatest gifts God has given to me, for which I am immeasurably grateful! I came to this church during a hard challenge in my life, and the people of FBCA were the hands and feet of Jesus to me as they carried me through that time. The beauty and depth of fellowship and ministry found at FBCA exemplify the Church as the working model of heaven that Christ intended. Brad and I love serving together as we teach in the 6th grade Sunday School department, as well as in The Bridge-5th and 6th grade Midweek class. I am currently serving on the Women’s Committee and the Kinder Bible School Planning Team.

As a new deacon, I look forward to continuing to do all I can to serve and actively love this church, just as it has served and loved me.

My name is Tonia Cartwright, and I have been a member of FBCA for 15 years.

 
I am single and have been divorced for 16 years. I have one daughter, Kailey Cartwright, who is in her first year at McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas in Austin.

 I love that FBCA is a multi-generational church that believes in teaching the Bible and having some fun along the way. What brought me to FBCA is the Bible teaching, the strong preschool and children’s ministry and the single-parent Sunday school class that Cindy Dake was teaching. Currently, I serve FBCA as the co-facilitator for Divorce Care.

As I become a deacon, I am looking forward to growing my relationship and knowledge of God, meeting and serving others, and learning more about FBCA and the surprise blessings God has planned for me.

My name is Kyle Dossey, and my wife, Rachel, and I have been members of FBCA for many years. We were both raised here and met on a Wednesday night at Youth Group. We are grateful to raise our two children, Joanna (4) and Brooks (2), in a church that is deeply committed to Christ, grounded in the Scriptures, and centered on the life-transforming power of grace, truth, and love. We have served in the College ministry for four years, and we have loved it.

Becoming a deacon is a great honor, and I am humbled at this opportunity. I am excited to take this step of obedience, submitting to God’s will. I look forward to faithfully serving the church, building deeper relationships within our community, and supporting its mission to make disciples.

My name is Kimberly Leman, and I’ve been a member of First Baptist Arlington for about 25 years. My husband, Cory, and I have four children: Ethan (13), Eli (11), Bethany (9), and Hannah (7), who are all growing up here at FBCA. I love this church for its heart for following Jesus, its commitment to scripture, and the incredible people who have become like family to us. Currently, I serve as the director of our young adult Sunday school class, where I lead care teams, a social committee, and a blessings committee. We also lead a Home Group that we love dearly. I help lead a women’s group here focused on anti-human trafficking, regularly serve in worship ministries, and help at camp and various other church events throughout the year. 

As I am considered for the role of deacon, I look forward to serving the church in ways that build relationships and help meet needs for others. I am excited about the opportunity to grow alongside our church family and see how God will work through us in the future.

Hi! My name is Rebekah Tate, and I have been a member at FBCA since I was 2 years old. I was raised at First Baptist Arlington!

Spending time with people of all ages and life stages in our church has been a constant in my life, and I love that our church is dedicated to being a place for all generations. Learning from each other and doing life together is what makes us stronger!

I currently serve in the preschool and children’s ministries and just finished three years of service on the Women’s Committee! I look forward to finding and serving in more ways that meet the physical and spiritual needs of our congregation and community as a deacon! 

I am Tabitha Glass Turnbull.  I have been a member of First Baptist Arlington for 14 years and have attended for 16 years. I am married to Scott “Jason” Turnbull, and we have been married 14 years. We have two daughters, Sloane Avery Turnbull (11) and Sawyer Elyse Turnbull (6).

FBCA is my second home, a safe place, a haven filled with amazing people who inspire my family and me in our faith journey.  It is a community of perfectly, imperfect people. I love the commitment and investment that FBCA has for our children and every season of life that is represented in our congregation.

I have served as a sub in the Preschool Sunday School classes, served on the Woman’s Committee, and chaperoned Connect Camp/Encounter Week at Riverbend. I have also served in Worship Arts and am currently a Care Group leader in Sunday School, as well as part of Guest Connections on Sunday mornings.

As a new Deacon, I know I will have so much to learn. I look forward to new serving opportunities. I have a heart for missions and am excited to see what doors God opens for me.

My mother was a strong Christian, so I was in church from birth. When I was eight years old, my dad died. Two years later, Mother married a very Godly man who continued Mother’s plan for my two sisters and me to be very active in church activities and to grow strong in our faith. I became a Christian at age 7.

After moving to Dallas, I met Bruce Hinson, who grew up 12 miles from where I grew up in Tennessee. We married in 1966 and were married for 53 years. We have two children, Katherine and Eric, and two granddaughters, Piper and Tess.

God has greatly blessed me throughout my life. I have several verses and chapters that have helped me during some very difficult times:

• John 3:16-17
• Joshua 1:9
• Psalm 139
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Philippians 4:6-7
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Sara was born in Columbia, Tennessee, and moved to Decatur, Alabama, as a teenager. She went on to graduate from Judson College, a Baptist women’s college in Marion, Alabama. As a devoted educator, Sara taught in Pensacola, Florida, Dallas, and right here in Arlington. For more than 50 years, she has been a faithful and dedicated servant at FBCA, serving as a deacon and actively enriching the life of the church community.