Spiritual Formation Spiritual formation occurs when we undertake a conscious effort to make our relationship with Jesus Christ the center of meaning in our lives. We deliberately turn to Christ and ask that His values form us in place of the values of our culture which are shaping us now. When we undertake Christian formation we are seeking to have our eyes, minds, hearts, and wills made new. We are longing to see the world, so as to understand and love it through the indwelling presence of Christ's Spirit within us. When we think about the enormity of this transition we may feel like Nicodemus did when he asked if it is possible to be reshaped within our mother's womb (John 3:4). Our comfort is the words of Jesus to Nicodemus in that our reformation is possible because "with God all things are possible." From An Introduction to Spiritual Formation, by Dr. Betty Talbert, Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. For Spiritual Formation resources, visit the Renovare' website. |
Weekly Schedule Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 3:30 p.m. Ret. Village Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study |
We are the people of God, a congregation on the journey of faith, who value the life of the mind, heart, and spirit. We believe our mission is to be Christ in the world.......to offer grace, hope, and new life to all people......Central Baptist Church is a community of believers open to all who seek a living relationship with Christ. We invite you to be a part of our church and join us in worship. |
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This page was last updated on: June 17, 2003
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Church Staff Dr. Matt Wood, Pastor Matt came to Central Baptist Church in October of 2000. He is a graduate of Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity, Theology), and The University of Notre Dame's Graduate Theological Foundation (Doctor of Ministry, Theology). Matt also earned a Master of Arts degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. He has studied at Princeton Seminary, Vanderbilt University, and The College of Preachers at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Matt has a special interest in the relationship between Religion and Film, is an amateur photographer, loves books and music, and enjoys golf and working in the yard. Matt married Amy Elizabeth Hatton in 1992. Amy was a high school teacher for two years before coming to Mineral Springs. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. Their first child, Grant Matthew Wood, was born in May 2002. Ken Hatton, Minister of Music Ken is a veteran of church music ministry, having served Baptist congre- gations in Louisiana and Texas for nearly 43 years. He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist College in Marshall, and is married to Carol. They have two children, Paul and Amy. Deb Cowling, Church Secretary Deb has been at Central for 12 years. She is married to Max, a deacon and long- time church member. Deb and Max have two children: Aaron, a sophomore at Arkansas Tech University, and Rachel, a ninth grader at Mineral Springs High School. Kittie Cowling, Pianist Central's pianist, Kittie Davis Cowling is a native of Batesville, Arkansas, where she studied piano through her childhood and youth. Those who know Kittie know she truly "pours our her heart to God through her fingers" each time she plays piano in a church service. In 1956 Kittie married Mineral Springs native Jesse Dean Cowling, who had made a prior commitment to vocational church staff service as an education administrator. In 1993 the Cowlings took up residence in Mineral Springs for their retirement. Kittie was elected to serve as pianist for Central Baptist when the position became vacant in 1996. Kay Walden, Organist Kay Walden is in her 34th year as Organist at Central. A native of Mineral Springs, she is a life-long member of Central. She is the mother of two children: Katie, a college student, and Max, a freshman at The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Kay, her husband Maxey, Katie, and Max live in Nashville, Arkansas. |
Retirement Village Central Baptist Church has a special ministry to Senior Adults. In 1978, the church dedicated a Retirement Village, equipped to house sixteen residents. For 23 years, the successful ministry of the Retirement Village has been made possible by the generosity of board members, pastors, church members, Village residents, and members of the community. The Village is administered by a voluntary board comprised of Central church members. "For over 25 years now, the Village has been providing seniors a place to live in privacy and dignity, with an atmosphere of love and care." Royce Scott, Board Member. Administrative Board Deb Cowling, Administrator (Staff) Eugene Green, Chairman (1998-2002) Louis Funderburg (2002-2006) Nancy Hartness, Treasurer (1995-2005) Bobby DeLoney (1994-2003) Royce Scott (1993-2004) |
Student Ministry Our goal is to provide a caring community where students feel welcome, accepted, and challenged to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We are committed to helping students strengthen their faith, and leading them to live a Christ-centered life. |
Contact Information Central Baptist Church 128 North Lewis Street Post Office Box 69 Mineral Springs, AR 71851 Telephone: (870) 287-4353 |
Spiritual Formation Spiritual formation occurs when we undertake a conscious effort to make our relationship with Jesus Christ the center of meaning in our lives. We deliberately turn to Christ and ask that His values form us in place of the values of our culture which are shaping us now. When we undertake Christian formation we are seeking to have our eyes, minds, hearts, and wills made new. We are longing to see the world, so as to understand and love it through the indwelling presence of Christ's Spirit within us. When we think about the enormity of this transition we may feel like Nicodemus did when he asked if it is possible to be reshaped within our mother's womb (John 3:4). Our comfort is the words of Jesus to Nicodemus in that our reformation is possible because "with God all things are possible." From An Introduction to Spiritual Formation, by Dr. Betty Talbert, Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. For Spiritual Formation resources, visit the Renovare' website. |
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