Bartimaeus Baptist Temple has ministered to people with disabilities, their families, friends and caregivers since 1959. It was first a mission of North Dallas Church and then a mission of First Urbandale Church. In 1977 the congregation moved to its present location , a small white frame building at 6929 Day Street in Southeast Dallas.  it was founded by Pastor  Don Whitmore, who was disabled with Parkinson’s disease, which caused trembling in his body.  Yet he and his wife Anna Ruth were outgoing and his disability gave them an understanding for working with people with all types of disabilities in their congregation. after his passing, Don’s son David Whitmore and his wife Priscilla continued the mission at Bartimaeus Baptist Temple, named Bartimaeus after a biblical figure who sought out Jesus and was healed.  Pastor David saw his Lord on May 21, 2018.  The church is now led by Larry Thacker Jr.  Larry and his wife, Linda, joined the church in June of 2008.  He served as associate pastor from August of 2010 until shortly after Pastor David’s passing.