On August 7, 2011 Dr. Arthur "Butch" Lockard resigned as Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Palestine, Texas to follow the leading of the Lord to join the BEAMS Bible Ministry as Missionary Coordinator and Assistant to the Director. Dr. Lockard will be serving at the BEAMS headquarters. Dr. Lockard holds an Associate of Applied arts degree from Bob Jones University, a Bachelor of Theology degree from Temple Baptist Bible College, a Master of Divinity degree from Slidell Baptist Seminary, and a Doctorate of Theology degree from Slidell Baptist Seminary. Dr. Lockard has served the Lord in various positions since entering the ministry. He has been a Youth Director, Song Leader, Assistant to the Pastor, and Pastor. He has served on the Board of a Seminary and Volunteer Fire Department.

Dr. Lockard and his wife, Rhonda, have been happily married since June of 1990 and have two daughters, Chelsea and Clarissa. The Lockards are excited about joining the BEAMS team.