Pastor Dick Kelsey graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in pastoral ministries. He pastored a community Church in Monticello, Indiana for three years before returning to college. After much hard work he received a master’s degree in Christian Administration. Later he returned to pastoring for two years… Read More »

Pastor Chris has a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Baptist University in psychology. He has served as a youth pastor and children’s pastor for over 25 years in various churches. Chris is married to his beautiful wife Amy for 29 years. Chris and Amy are passionate about the family. As a team they have served as… Read More »

Merry Beth was saved as an adult in September 1989. Because of the great transformation Christ made in her life she is passionate about teaching God’s word, discipleship, helping others learn to apply Biblical truths to their lives. Merry Beth is from Fort Smith, Arkansas where she served on staff at Eastside Baptist Church for… Read More »

Gayle Rackley has lived in N.W. Arkansas since 1973.  She received Christ as her Savior in 1982 and became a member at Wood Avenue Baptist Church in Fayetteville.  She has been an active member in Baptist churches since then.  Having a heart for and musically talented Gayle has continually used her talents in worship.  She… Read More »

Susan is a wife to David, mom to 4 grown children—her youngest a Junior at the University of Arkansas—and 2 grandchildren. She grew up in Smithville, Missouri and later graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. After a year at Southern seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, she moved to Massachusetts to marry her husband David of now 32 years. Her graduate work was completed at Boston… Read More »

Carrol relocated to the Rocky Branch area in 1994 from Andover Kansas. After retiring from a career in banking the Lord put a desire in her heart to buy a campground on Beaver Lake. This campground is where Rocky Branch Baptist Church started its mission and Carrol is one of the founding members of Rocky… Read More »

Beverly has lived in the Rocky Branch area since 1980.  She received Christ as her Lord and Savior in 1978.  She became a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church in 2002 and is one of our founding members.  She serves as our Church Clerk and also on our Executive Committee.  Beverly has always been active… Read More »