Dr. Matt Gilmore
Associational Missionary
Matt Gilmore was called to serve as associational mission strategist of Dale Baptist Association in May 2024. Prior to that, he served churches in Florida and Alabama. Most recently he served as pastor of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida, for almost 16 years.
Matt holds a B.A. in theology from The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville; a master of education from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida; a master of theological studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; and a doctor of ministry in church growth and revitalization from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Matt married Shauna in February 1995, and they have six children: Scott, Madison, Tyler, Lauren, TJ, and Josiah.
Matt enjoys scuba diving and riding his motorcycle. He is a die-hard Miami Heat, Dolphins and Hurricanes Fan!!
Kimberly Bartley
Ministry Assistant
Kim has been with DBA since 2012. She has previously served in many different positions and businesses throughout the Southeast. She is originally from Alabama but has also lived in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. She was blessed to have also served at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association while living in the Carolina’s.
Kim came to know the Lord as her Savior when she was 5 years old. There have been many ups and downs in her life but Jesus has seen her through them all. She is an active church member at Camp Ground Baptist Church. She serves as a Sunday School teacher among other positions of leadership.
Kim is mom to two boys, Aidan and Judson. They are very active in band, musical theater, and church. This keeps her busy but she still finds time for her own interests as well.
ASSOCIATIONAL LEADERS
Moderator………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Bro. Chris Woodall
Moderator Elect………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Bro. Jim Peters
Association Clerk……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ms. Kimberly Bartley
Association Treasurer………………………………………………………………………………………………. Vacant
Children’s Director……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Vacant
Disaster Relief…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Mr. Nathan Clark
Discipleship………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Vacant
Evangelism…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Bro. Peter Brent
Family Ministry ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rev. Tim Bates
Jail Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Bro. Robin Blain
Men’s Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Rev. Patrick Palas
Women’s Ministry………………………..………………………………………………………………………………Mrs. Heather Tarver
Senior Adult Ministry………………………..…………………………………………………………………………Bro. Chris Woodall
Mobile Food Pantry …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rev. Tim Bates
Music…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mr. James Holt
Sunday School……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Rev. Bill Hart
VBS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mrs. Heather Joseph
WMU……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Vacant
Youth……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mr. Scott Matthews