Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM (onsite and online)
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?
No men's ministry visible on public site; Kids/Students/Senior/Women groups listed.
Caution
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 (Dr. Jonathan Kelley). SBC complementarian.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Confirmed: Dr. Jonathan Kelley senior pastor since Oct 2023 (male).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify style.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC Cooperative Program.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No progressive indicators. 'Invite Everyone, Invest in Others, Impact Eternity.'
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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
First Hot Springs (First Baptist Hot Springs) is an SBC church with Dr. Jonathan Kelley as Senior Pastor since October 2023. Two Sunday services. Address is 2350 Central Ave (not 502 Convention Blvd as listed). 'Invite Everyone, Invest in Others, Impact Eternity.' Verify men's ministry and preaching style.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
502 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
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