Central Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Archie Mason (Senior Pastor since 2005)

Founded Unknown

Denomination SBC

Service Times Sunday 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website centralbaptist.com/

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person. Archie Mason (male).

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Senior Pastor Archie Mason (since 2005); multi-campus model (Jonesboro and Paragould).

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Self-description: 'a place where everyone is welcome, people can meet Jesus, and engage in life giving community.'

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

'A place where it's ok to not be ok' framing — verify whether this is therapeutic softening or healthy gospel welcome.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

SBC per directory; homepage does not confirm.

Caution

Assessment

Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR. Needs evaluation.

#arkansas#national#sbc

MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Senior Pastor Archie Mason since Jan 2005. Born in Biscoe, AR, agricultural background. Multiple campuses including Paragould. Passionate about church planting.

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[1] Live source centralbaptist.com

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