Leadership

Scott has been attending Marsh Lane Baptist Church for seventeen years. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible with a Minor in Pastoral Studies from Arlington Baptist University as well as a Biblical Counseling Certificate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. With over thirty years of ministry experience, Scott has served as Lead Pastor in churches in East Texas and Arlington. At Marsh Lane, his leadership journey has included full-time roles of the Youth Leader, Executive Pastor, and Co-Pastor before stepping into the position of Lead Pastor in 2024.

In his spare time, Scott dates his wife, hobbles on the basketball court, and travels when possible.

Scott’s favorite Bible character is Joshua “because he had to follow Moses.”

Cade has been attending Marsh Lane Baptist Church for three years. Serving in the local church has been a big part of Cade’s life since he was 15. Before becoming the Executive Pastor in 2024, he has been serving in both volunteer and part-time roles. Professionally, he has six years of experience in the IT and education industries, along with nearly three years in telecommunications IT business management.

Cade’s spare time includes playing with his children, music, PC gaming, and all things fantasy or science fiction (board games, novels, video games, movies, etc.)

Andrew, the disciple, is Cade’s favorite fully human character in the Bible. “Though not a ‘main character’ I admire how he was always prepared and consistently connected people to Jesus. Through his readiness to follow Jesus, his willingness to lead others to Him, and his ability to recognize needs and propose solutions, Andrew exemplifies humble service to his Lord, even without much recognition.”

Carol has been attending Marsh Lane Baptist Church for seventeen years. Before becoming the Ministry Director in 2025, Carol worked in the corporate sector for eighteen years holding titles such as Operations Director, Administrative Assistant Team Lead, and Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Carol’s spare time includes adjusting to being an empty nester, chasing sunsets, stargazing, hosting grandkid sleepovers, and reading books.

Lois, the grandmother of the New Testament’s Timothy, is currently Carol’s second favorite Bible character. “Women’s lives are marked by seasons—the bride, the mother of young children, the wrangler of middle schoolers, the taxi for high schoolers, the advisor to college students. For Lois, she could’ve decided her influence to the next generation to be diminished and her ‘work’ done. Her desire to be an evangelist not only to her friends and community, but also to her continued generations, is admirable. Believers in Jesus do not ‘age out’ of evangelism; there is no retirement for us. Go, tell it on the mountains…but first at your kitchen table.”

Johnny has been attending Marsh Lane for 40 years. Before joining the staff as the Facilities Director, he was in sales for nearly 30 years. He also has a small landscape company that keeps him busy when he's not at the church.

Johnny enjoys lots of family time. He and his wife, Alicia, love spending time with their kids and grandkids. You can usually find them at the pool or the beach enjoying the sunshine.

Johnny's favorite Bible character is John the Baptist. “He was committed. He had a fairly short public ministry and spent some 30 years preparing for that ministry. He was unconcerned with what others thought of him. He was unconventional in his appearance and approach.”

Dianna has been attending Marsh Lane Baptist Church for thirty-five years. Before becoming Marsh Lane’s Office Administrator in 2013, Dianna raised her two girls (now adults). She has volunteered with the PTA , Girl Scouts, the Hebron High School Band, the Marsh Lane Sanctuary Choir, and the church nursery. She still serves in the church nursery and as the Church Clerk.

Dianna’s spare time includes crafts, digital scrapbooking, reading, and baking. She also helps her high school sweetheart husband, John, with his IT business.

Ruth is Dianna’s favorite Bible character. “Ruth suffered the loss of her husband, but she believed in his God, the one true God, even though she was not a Jew. Because of her faith, she remained with her mother-in-law, bearing the burden of helping her and was eventually redeemed by a kinsman. Her story of redemption reminds me that because of my faith, I was redeemed by Christ who gave His life for me.”

Lindsey has been attending Marsh Lane for three years. Before coming on staff as the Assistant to the Lead Pastor in 2025, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for the CEO of an advertising agency. Lindsey graduated from Arlington Baptist University with a degree in Bible and Student Ministries. In addition to homeschooling her four girls, Lindsey volunteers as the Children’s Director at Marsh Lane.

Lindsey enjoys jigsaw puzzles and putting together LEGO sets in her spare time. In this season of life, however, she doesn’t have a lot of spare time but wouldn’t trade it for anything.

David is Lindsey’s current favorite Bible character. “He had lots of highs and lows throughout his life. The book of Psalms is filled with his emotions and thoughts during a lot of those high and low times. One minute he is joyful and praising God, and the next minute is he lamenting, but back to praising God...Through it all, he gives it all to God. Just a reminder that God already knows and sees ALL of me and He loves me anyways. He wants me to give it all to Him.”

Hunter has been attending and serving at Marsh Lane Baptist Church for the last six years. Her background includes being on staff with CRU’s High School Ministry for the last seven years and a barista for the last five years. That probably explains why in her spare time, you’ll find Hunter at a coffee shop (especially on rainy days), whether to work, to read, or to spend time with her friends.

Hunter is a big sister and enjoys time with her kid brother, which at the moment, includes movies, racing, and making silly videos together.

When choosing a favorite Bible character, Hunter’s response is, “Oh boy. Only choosing one and not picking Jesus, I’d say Paul. This man literally went from killing the very type of person he would become. His understanding of forgiveness and the importance of living all out for God. Wow. I dream of being as sold out and unashamed as he was.”

Pastor John has provided pastoral leadership to Marsh Lane Baptist Church for the last 24 years. Before he became senior pastor at Marsh Lane, he held the role in churches in Paradise, Arlington, and Tuscola, serving alongside his childhood sweetheart, Tonya Hadley. Miss Toni was called home in August of 2024.

John enjoys playing golf and working around the house in his spare time.

Moses is Pastor John’s favorite Bible character “for his desire to know and see more of God. His leadership and intercession for God’s people.”