Bob McQuaid

Bob is a passionate and driven teacher who strives to share his knowledge of the Bible with others and help grow their faith in Christ. Bob is motivated to make each interaction with the teens and adults one that draws them closer to God.

Favorite Scripture Passage: Daniel 10:12
Born Again: 1972
Family: Gloria (wife); Arista (daughter); Isaiah, Matthew, Kenneth (sons)

“Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.” (Daniel 10:12)

Bob and Gloria have been members of TBC since 1996. Bob graduated with both a B.B.A. in accounting and a B.S. in economics from University of Texas at Arlington. He ran the bus ministry and visitation for several years and now serves as a Wednesday evening adult teacher and youth group worship leader.

Bob accepted Christ as his personal Savior at seven years old. Bob grew up in a church family as his grandfather was a pastor and his grandparents were missionaries for several years to Australia. Although Bob’s grandfather passed away when he was very young, his grandmother insisted on raising the grandchildren in church. It was at a vacation Bible school that Bob was presented with the Gospel by two ladies who helped lead him to Christ.

Bob moved across the country from Michigan to Texas at eighteen years old to pursue an education at the University of Texas at Arlington. Bob enjoys sports, playing both softball and baseball, as well as coaching basketball and volleyball. He enjoys playing the guitar, playing chess, and traveling. With his career at American Airlines, Bob has been able to visit multiple places and enjoy time well-spent with his family.

Bob and Gloria married in 1996 at TBC. They were blessed to raise their children in the church with both accepting Christ into their hearts at a young age. They now live within Arlington with Arista attending Texas Christian University and Isaiah homeschooling and training for volleyball. Bob and Gloria’s two other sons, their daughter-in-law, and granddaughter all live in the Fort Worth area.