Leadership

Pastors and Staff

Scott Hadley - Lead Pastor

Scott holds a B.S. in Bible with a Minor in Pastoral Studies from Arlington Baptist University and a Biblical Counseling Certificate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served at Marsh Lane Baptist Church for seventeen years in roles including Youth Leader, Executive Pastor, and Co-Pastor. In 2024, he stepped into the position of Lead Pastor.

Cade Ogletree - Executive Pastor

Cade has been part of Marsh Lane since 2022. Since his teenage years, he has held volunteer and part-time roles that included youth and music ministries, a church plant, and teaching all ages. He holds a B.S. from Arlington Baptist University. He has served as Executive Pastor since 2024. 

Carol Hadley - Ministry Director

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.

Dianna Talkington - Office Administrator

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.

Lindsey Ogletree - Executive Assistant

Lindsey has been attending Marsh Lane since 2022. Before coming on staff 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.

Hunter Jaggers - Staff Assistant

Hunter has been attending and serving at Marsh Lane Baptist Church since 2019. She also serves on staff with CRU’s High School Ministry and has previously worked as a barista. 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.

John Hadley - Pastor Emeritus

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.

Board of Deacons and Their Wives

Rick Brown and his wife Janey
Ben Davis and his wife Megan
Brady Hadley and his wife Tess
John Talkington and his wife Dianna
John Tarlton, Chairman, and his wife Cherry