Staff Leadership Structure

Staff leadership at First Baptist Arlington is primarily provided by two groups: the Pastoral Lead Team (PLT) and the Ministry Lead Team (MLT).

Pastoral Lead Team (PLT)

The PLT is responsible for casting vision, communicating with the key lay leadership entities across the life of our church as well as setting/evaluating macro-goals, paying attention to the macro-financial health of our church, assessing the overall spiritual health of our church, and facilitating the overall health of our staff.

The Pastoral Lead Team consists of:

Dennis R. Wiles, Senior Pastor

Barry Rock. Associate Pastor of Operational Resources

Curt Grice, Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Ministry Lead Team (MLT)

Summary responsibilities of the MLT:

  • Work with the PLT on Vision & Goals
  • Assist in Stewarding Resources
  • Accountability/Management
  • Implementation of Priorities/Alignment
  • Day-to-day Health of Staff
  • Communication, Collaboration, and Clarity
  • Congregational Involvement & Service

The Ministry Lead Team consists of:

Dennis R. Wiles, Senior Pastor

Barry Rock, Associate Pastor of Operational Resources

Curt Grice, Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Katy Reed-Hodges, Minister of Congregational Life

Brad Echols, Minister to Adults

Andy Milliorn, Chief Technology Officer

Phyllis Lisby, Chief Financial Officer