Dale began his ministry at First Baptist in 2001 as the Minister of Education and Children. Over the years, Dale has done a variety of jobs, including administration, education, children's camp, and mission trips. Dale has earned degrees from Grand Canyon University in Pheonix, Az and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX.

Dale moved here from North Little Rock, where he served at Park Hill Baptist Church.  Dale and his wife Gigi have two children;  Westin and daughter-in-law Kaitlyn,  and daughter Annie.