Central Baptist Church
Jonesboro AR
72404-8463
Who we are
Central Baptist Church is one church meeting in multiple locations - Central Campus, Journey Campus, Refuge Campus (all located within Jonesboro), and Newport Campus (located in Diaz, AR). Each campus is unique in its demographic and teaching style. Please honor us with a visit to one of our campuses and it is our prayer that you feel welcome and loved.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Dr. Archie Mason
Leader Position:
Senior Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Dr. Archie Mason was born on March 16, 1965. On June 10, 1988, he married his wife, Angie, and they have two grown sons and daughter in-laws, Tyler and Kelsey Mason, and Taylor and Emma Mason.
Dr. Mason has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-Business, a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before being called to full-time ministry, Dr. Mason was President and owner of Professional Agricultural Services Inc., and Vice-President of Farm Financial Services Inc., in Wynne, Arkansas.
He is an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoys being in the outdoors, and has a passion to reach the world for Christ. Dr. Mason came to Central Baptist Church as Senior Pastor in February 2005. He has done mission work in Brazil, Argentina, West and Central Africa, India, and Uzbekistan.
He served as the President of the Arkansas Pastor’s conference 2006, Vice-President of the 2012 SBC Pastors Conference, taught as an adjunct professor for Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary at the Jonesboro Extension from 2013-2015, and served as the President of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention from 2013-2015. He is currently serving as a member of the SBC Executive Committee and was the former co-host of boomtime.tv, a nonprofit faith-based outdoor ministry.
Dr. Mason has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-Business, a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before being called to full-time ministry, Dr. Mason was President and owner of Professional Agricultural Services Inc., and Vice-President of Farm Financial Services Inc., in Wynne, Arkansas.
He is an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoys being in the outdoors, and has a passion to reach the world for Christ. Dr. Mason came to Central Baptist Church as Senior Pastor in February 2005. He has done mission work in Brazil, Argentina, West and Central Africa, India, and Uzbekistan.
He served as the President of the Arkansas Pastor’s conference 2006, Vice-President of the 2012 SBC Pastors Conference, taught as an adjunct professor for Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary at the Jonesboro Extension from 2013-2015, and served as the President of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention from 2013-2015. He is currently serving as a member of the SBC Executive Committee and was the former co-host of boomtime.tv, a nonprofit faith-based outdoor ministry.
Administration
Admin Name:
Eric Brown
Admin Position:
Business Administrator
Phone:
Fax:
870-931-8895
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Eric Brown
Central Baptist Church Service Times
We offer three adult worship services on Sundays — 8:00 is a traditional service and 9:30 and 11:00am are contemporary; and another worship service on Wednesdays at 6:15pm. The Wednesday evening service does not meet from May 16 - August 8.
We also offer environments for children birth — 6th grade during all worship gatherings except 8am on Sundays. Our Jr. High and High School students meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11:00. We'd love to have you join us at a service soon! Dr. Archie Mason, Senior Pastor, is the Teaching Pastor at the Central Campus.
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We also offer environments for children birth — 6th grade during all worship gatherings except 8am on Sundays. Our Jr. High and High School students meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11:00. We'd love to have you join us at a service soon! Dr. Archie Mason, Senior Pastor, is the Teaching Pastor at the Central Campus.
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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College
College Ministry at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro is a community of college-age young adults intent on bending their lives around God and spreading His fame to the world around them. We exist to equip and inspire college-age students to become active agents of redemption around the world.
At our Central Campus, the College Ministry is known as Seven Forty Seven.
At our Journey Campus, the College Ministry is knows as J2.
Our College Ministry offers multiple environments throughout the week for personal and community growth along with continual ministry and mission opportunities. Here is a quick run down…
College Ministry at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro is a community of college-age young adults intent on bending their lives around God and spreading His fame to the world around them. We exist to equip and inspire college-age students to become active agents of redemption around the world.
At our Central Campus, the College Ministry is known as Seven Forty Seven.
At our Journey Campus, the College Ministry is knows as J2.
Our College Ministry offers multiple environments throughout the week for personal and community growth along with continual ministry and mission opportunities. Here is a quick run down…
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Central Baptist Church History
Our story
October 4, 1931
A small group of people met for the purpose of organizing a church. After prayer for guidance in the establishment of their church, they discussed the biblical principles and Christian experiences that would bind them together.
They elected Joe Jeffers to be their pastor and named the church the Jonesboro Baptist Church. Property was purchased on the corner of Matthews and Citizen Streets, and a large wooden tabernacle was constructed. The floors were dirt; the benches had three planks across the seat and three across the back. The building was heated in the winter with several gas heaters and cooled in the summer with open windows and large fans – sometimes blowing across large cakes of ice placed in tubs. In 1932, Jeffers left for an extended period and recommended Dale Crowley to take his place. The church became the largest in Jonesboro as people from all walks of life and backgrounds became members. In spite of many hardships and controversy, Brother Crowley continued to serve as pastor until 1936. The name changed to Tabernacle Baptist Church, and continued to grow and serve the community. Rev. L.L. Shoptaw came to serve as pastor in 1936. During his service, the church bought the Markle Home at 1010 South Main. A basement was dug by the men of the church, where services were held, with the Sunday School classes held in the upstairs rooms. The name was then changed to Central Baptist Church. God did many great and mighty works at 1010 South Main Street, but it became evident we needed more room for growth. In 1993, God opened the way to begin this journey to our present location. The relocation plan from downtown took over ten years to come to fruition. november 2004
In November 2004, Central relocated to its present facility. Dr. Archie Mason was called to be Central’s Senior Pastor in January of 2005. In the past twelve years, God has continued to do great things. Central is debt free and has grown to over 6,000 resident and non-resident members, and tripled in average worship attendance. Central launched the Journey Campus in January of 2010, launched the Word Campus in January of 2013, launched the Refuge Campus in August of 2013, and launched the Newport Campus in January of 2015. Word Campus launched as a church plant in January of 2017 and changed its name to Word Baptist. We are now one church (Central Baptist Church) meeting in four locations.
A small group of people met for the purpose of organizing a church. After prayer for guidance in the establishment of their church, they discussed the biblical principles and Christian experiences that would bind them together.
They elected Joe Jeffers to be their pastor and named the church the Jonesboro Baptist Church. Property was purchased on the corner of Matthews and Citizen Streets, and a large wooden tabernacle was constructed. The floors were dirt; the benches had three planks across the seat and three across the back. The building was heated in the winter with several gas heaters and cooled in the summer with open windows and large fans – sometimes blowing across large cakes of ice placed in tubs. In 1932, Jeffers left for an extended period and recommended Dale Crowley to take his place. The church became the largest in Jonesboro as people from all walks of life and backgrounds became members. In spite of many hardships and controversy, Brother Crowley continued to serve as pastor until 1936. The name changed to Tabernacle Baptist Church, and continued to grow and serve the community. Rev. L.L. Shoptaw came to serve as pastor in 1936. During his service, the church bought the Markle Home at 1010 South Main. A basement was dug by the men of the church, where services were held, with the Sunday School classes held in the upstairs rooms. The name was then changed to Central Baptist Church. God did many great and mighty works at 1010 South Main Street, but it became evident we needed more room for growth. In 1993, God opened the way to begin this journey to our present location. The relocation plan from downtown took over ten years to come to fruition. november 2004
"Rich is the person who has a praying friend".Janice Hughes
Central Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 30th of March, 2019
