Dale has been in ministry since 1982. He has served as a pastor, youth minister, music minister, and spent two years in vocational evangelism. 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 college football as is humanly possible. He has a passion for men’s ministry and mission.

Dale’s wife, Tami, is also a graduate of Arkansas Tech University (BS) and was an active leader at the Baptist Student Union where she and Dale met. She has been an accountant, comptroller, small business owner, librarian, church secretary, and a retail merchandiser. She loves gardening, swimming, camping, cooking, and Hallmark movies. She has a passion for women’s ministry, discipleship, and prayer. Dale and Tami married in 1986 and they have two grown children and two grandsons.

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Larry has served at Concord since 2024. He felt God calling him to serve in this position after years of serving in the church on the worship team, as both a lead vocalist and choir member. Larry also serves as a small group teacher and works with our maintenance committee. Both he and his wife, Monte, who is also active in our worship ministry, have been active in multiple ministries offered here at Concord, and have served in positions of leadership, helping guide others to a knowledge of Christ, and providing opportunities to serve Him as Lord!

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Gail Crawford is our financial secretary. She enjoys bookkeeping and is responsible for the day to day duties of keeping the church running efficiently.

Gail and her husband David have two children and two grandchildren. She enjoys traveling to Georgia to see her kids and grandkids participate in their many activities. Gail also enjoys singing, going to the lake, traveling, reading fiction, and dabbling in photography. One of her most memorable trips was her first mission trip to Peru in 2015. There she saw the Lord move in a mighty way in adding to His kingdom.

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Ronnie Miller is coordinating our Youth Ministry. He loves young people and considers it a blessing to help them in their walk with Christ. He has had the opportunity to do that as a bivocational youth minister in several churches. 
Ronnie is a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and has spent many years as a residential contractor. He loves spending time with his four grandchildren, playing golf, fishing, and traveling. 

Lori Miller is our Ministerial Aid. She is responsible for helping our ministry leaders prepare the church body for worship, along with other secretarial duties. 
Lori and her husband Ronnie have two children and four grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, reading, and being outdoors. Lori retired as an elementary school teacher for the Van Buren Public Schools after 36 years of service, and is excited to be used by God in a different capacity. 

Jennifer Foughty is a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and women's ministry leader who has a heart for children, family & her community. Jennifer has been married to her husband, Jason, for 20 years. Together, they have one son, Joseph, who is married to Sarah, and they are blessed with three grandchildren. Family is one of the greatest joys in Jennifer's life, making memories through family adventures. Jennifer has been a member of the children's department for the past 15 years. For the past two years, she has had the privilege of serving as the Children's Director. Her love for children and the desire to help them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ are at the top of her ministry. She considers it a blessing to serve families and invest in the next generation. Jennifer has also dedicated 13 years to Fort Smith EMS, where she works full time as a director. Her work in EMS has given her the opportunity to lead, serve, and make a difference in the lives of others. Jennifer became a Christian at the age of 8, beginning a lifelong journey of faith and service. Her relationship with Christ continues to be the most important part of who she is.

Linda Walter was saved in October 2002.  She retired at 55 and moved to Florida.  Then she moved to Arkansas and is loving it.  She loves her Concord Church family and enthusiastically serves in the nursery department. She has three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Her favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-7, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.  Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.