Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC -- orthodox.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC -- BFM 2000.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Active large church with college ministry (Central College 747).
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC -- faith alone.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male senior pastor. SBC complementarian.
Male senior pastor (Archie Mason, 20+ years). SBC complementarian.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Long-tenured pastor (20+ years). Multi-campus. College ministry.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Three service times -- large church.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC Cooperative Program. Multi-campus ministry.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No progressive indicators.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC.
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Assessment
Central Baptist Jonesboro is a thriving multi-campus SBC church with Archie Mason as Senior Pastor since 2005 (20+ years). Main campus at 3707 Harrisburg Rd (not 1010 S Main as listed). Three Sunday services. College ministry (Central College 747). Strong leadership stability.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1010 S Main St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
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