FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
HEBER SPRINGS
ABOUT US
We exist for one primary reason, to lead people to know Jesus. Whether it is in our worship services, small groups, or service to our community, we strive to honor and glorify God alone.
We are a church for every generation. We believe it is through fellowship with other believers that one finds a community that leads us to grow closer to God and closer to one another. We come together to study the Word of God and find discipleship to live as Christ lived.
We believe it is through the community of the church that we are able to meet the needs of those who live in Heber Springs. We seek to reach beyond our walls to the lost and broken.
WHO WE ARE
LOVE GOD
As people of God, we first seek a relationship with God. We cannot earn salvation through our own efforts but solely trust in the work of Jesus on the cross for our salvation. Second, we seek to live a life pleasing to Him through obedience to His Word.
SERVE OTHERS
Our second priority is to serve others within our fellowship here at First Baptist Church. We are commanded to love one another, pray for one another, carry one another's burdens, and build one another up. We strive to obey these commands here at First Baptist Church.
REACH THE LOST
God established the church with a mission to make disciples of all nations. Here at First Baptist Church, we want to be the light of Jesus to our community of Heber Springs and Cleburne County. We also reach beyond our community to our nation and the world with the gospel of Jesus.
OUR MINISTRY STAFF
Matt Basford
Pastor
Bro. Matt came to FBC in 2023 to shepherd our church. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Music from Troy State in Alabama and an MDIV from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He began his ministry in 1996 in music and youth ministry but began full-time pastorate in 2001. Since he began ministry, he has served in churches throughout Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas. He is married to Jennifer and has 4 children and 1 grandchild.
Jim Cordes
Associate Pastor
Jim came to FBC first as a member and then was brought onto staff in July 2021. He has been in ministry since 2004 after graduating from Tennessee Temple University with a bachelor's degree in Bible, served churches in Alabama as Youth Pastor, and graduated with an MDIV and Ph. D. from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Before beginning at FBC, Jim trained pastors in Ecuador and Kenya with International Church Planters. He is married to Emily and has 3 children.
Cody Robinson
Student Pastor
Cody came to FBC in May of 2021 as the Student Pastor. He graduated from Williams Baptist University in 2012 and has served as the Student Pastor at churches in Arkansas and Tennessee. He is married to Anna and has two children.
Jennifer Basford
Interim Worship Leader
LOVE GOD | SERVE OTHERS |
REACH THE LOST