Elder Mark Green, Pastor
I was born August 6, 1953 to Logan and Roberta Green. At least four generations of my family before me have been identified with the Primitive Baptists, a heritage for which I am most thankful. I grew up under the influence of the church, as my family attended regularly. For several years I was blessed to sit under the strong teaching of Elder B. Isaacs, who served churches in the area until he was well into his 90's.
Until the age of about twelve I had little concern for the things of God. Religion was mainly a hindrance to my youthful inclinations toward recreation and foolishness. At about that age, however, I began to have thoughts concerning my interest in God's eternal covenant, and began to talk with some of the ministers about that subject, several of whom exhorted me to do my duty and follow the Lord in baptism. Finally I presented myself for membership in Reveille Church near Magazine, Arkansas, at the close of their Saturday afternoon services the fourth weekend in June 1968. I remember distinctly that my heart was beating as heavily as if I had been running a race. When I reached the front of the church and turned around, there was my brother, Robert, right behind me. Our cousin, Wayne Green, came forward that night, and the three of us were baptized in Reveille Creek by Elder Garvin Green the next day.
After a few years, I would take part in a small way in public worship by offering prayer, reading scripture and perhaps making a few comments. During the mid-1970's, I moved my membership to Russellville Church, which later merged with Point Remove Church, the oldest body in the state. The pastor, Elder H. D. Fulmer, began to insist that I take part on a regular basis. After I had done this for a while, I began to have a desire to express myself more forcefully than I had thus far felt that I should, for I did not know if I was called to preach and did not want to be presumptuous in my manner. Finally, after struggling with it a while, I determined to go ahead and say it like I felt it, and let the results be what they might. I experienced some relief in my feelings when I began to do that.
In 1973 I was married to Pamela Sue Adams, who has been a faithful companion for over 26 years now. She has shared my sorrows and joys, not the least of which is being blessed to live to see our first grandson.
I was ordained April 29, 1978; was called to the service of Paris Church in early 1980; and have served that body as pastor since that time. The church has since moved to Caulksville, Arkansas, and changed its name to Six Mile Creek Church. In December 1999 I was also called to pastor New Hope Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, succeeding Elder M. R. Altom, who had served them for many years.
In late 1998 I assumed the editorship of The Christian Pathwayat the request of Elder T. L. Webb, Jr., who had edited that paper for several years. I was also an Associate Editor of the Advocate and Messenger for three years. Both papers have had a fine history of usefulness to the Primitive Baptists, and I have counted it a privilege to serve God's people through them. I heartily confess that I live and breathe only by the mercy of a kind and just God. My greatest desire is to serve Him among the people known as Old Baptists the rest of my days here. I have no desire to be anything but a plain Primitive Baptist.
Elder Steven A. Jackson
Elder Jackson was born March 9, 1962 in Torrance, California. His loving mother Lela Judith Jackson of Leflore County, Oklahoma and father, Billy Dean Jackson, of Conway County, Arkansas, sought a religious upbringing for their son and three other children
In 1983, he met the love of his life, Lisa Catherine Colley, a Primitive Baptist from her youth. After their marriage in 1984, Lisa continued strong in the faith, insisting that their children, Jillia Catherine and Jeffrey
Steven, attend services. Steven continued to stray from God. Elder Jackson confesses that God used Lisa and their children to lead him to the truth, while his felt need of a Savior was magnified.
Elder Jackson was baptized in January 1991. Upon request of the Fort Smith Primitive Baptist Church, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he began exercising in 1993. The Lord sent ElderThomas Humble, a gentle and meek servant to temper and instruct the young gift as a father in the ministry. Elder Humble was a very fitting instructor.
After trying the spirits, the said congregation called for his ordination and thus Brother Jackson came under the hands of the presbytery on November 11, 1995.
Elder Jackson currently serves the Fort Smith Church as pastor.
Brother Chris Dunn
Brother Chris Dunn was born in Modesto, California, but his family moved to Arkansas when he was still fairly young. They moved around a bit, but settled near Mansfield when he was in junior high school, where he met Julie. They began dating, and he attended Little Flock church with her. Recently, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They have 2 daughters, Emily, 17, and Mary, 11.
He now holds two regular preaching appointments; one at New Hope church in Broken Arrow, OK, and the other at Fellowship church in Waldron, AR. At Little Flock's March 2020 conference, they voted to call Brother Chris to be ordained in the full work of the gospel ministry. Lord willing, that will be in June.
Chris and his family live in the little community of Dayton. He is 45 years old and works full time for Fed-Ex Freight as a road truck driver. He's been with the company 20 years and currently drives to Memphis each night.
Elder Don Wynn
Elder Don Wynn was born on June 1, 1952 in Blanchard, Ok. The family moved to Tuttle OK in 1958 where he graduated from High School in 1970. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Rooker, Daughter of Elder Glenn and Sister Cleta Rooker in May 1971. Unto this union were born twins, son, Brad (now Elder Brad Wynn) and daughter, Stacy Rena Rich, on January 1975. Don joined the Primitive Baptist Church of Tuttle Oklahoma in 1988 and was ordained Deacon on January 13th 1990. Brother Don was ordained an Elder by the Tuttle Primitive Baptist Church on April 12th 2003. The next day he was elected as Pastor of the Tuttle Church and has served this church ever since. Elder Wynn has had a third Sunday appointment at the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Broken Arrow for several years.