First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church

Bro. Terry Simmons, Jr. - Senior Pastor

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Bro. Terry Simmons Jr.  is the Senior Pastor of First Landmark MBC.  Bro. Terry was saved at the age of 16 when he realized he was a lost sinner and needed a Savior. In March of 1998, Bro. Terry made accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and made a profession of faith at Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

In July, 1999, Bro. Terry was burdened by something that was unexplainable and after seeking the will of God, He knew it was the Holy Spirit leading him to preach the gospel message.  At the age of 17, at Budd Creek Baptist Camp in dorm number 3 he surrendered to gospel ministry. The follow Sunday at Olive Hill MBC, He preached his first sermon, titled “What a Sacrifice” Genesis 22 which lasted a whole 3 minutes.

On August 1, 2009, Bro. Terry married his wife, Misti Little- Simmons. 

God has blessed Bro. Terry with the opportunity to work as an Associate/Youth Pastor as well as a Senior Pastor. Bro. Terry was blessed to be the Associate/Youth Pastor of FLMBC from October 31, 2003 till May 31, 2007. In July 2007 Bro. Terry accepted the call to be Senior Pastor of Park Missionary Baptist Church in Prescott AR where he served faithfully.  On May 13, 2009 Bro. Terry accepted the call of FLMBC to become their Senior Pastor.

Bro. Terry is committed to FLMBC and is looking forward to the church family of First Landmark pressing forward. The apostle Paul stated in Philippines 3:14 “I press toward the mark.”  Today we are pressing toward that mark as well in the areas of life changing messages, being a loving church, and being a Progressive Baptist Church.

1.   We press toward the future with a life changing message. Today, we have a message to tell each and every person that Jesus Christ is the only Savior. He is alive, preparing, and waiting to come back to receive his children.  The Message is simple, Jesus our Savior, who was crucified on the cross, and rose in victory three days later, wants a relationship with each person.  1 Corinthians 6:20 states “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit which are God’s.”

Bro. Greg Parks - Associate Pastor / Student Pastor

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Bro. Greg Parks is the Associate Pastor/ Student Pastor of First Landmark MBC.  Bro. Greg was saved at the age of 11 when he realized he was a sinner and must accept Christ's offering to be saved from Hell.  While attending a Vacation Bible School, Bro. Greg realized he was a sinner and that Jesus Christ was the only way to salvation. He bowed on his knees and confessed Christ as his personal Savior.

In July, 2001, Bro. Greg felt the undeniable burdening of the Holy Spirit calling him to preach the gospel message.  He again bowed to his knees and surrendered his life to the Lord's Work at Budd Creek Missionary Baptist Camp.

On August 5, 1995, Bro. Greg married his wife, Christy Hogan Parks.  They have had two additions to their home since that day.  Their daughter, Kaitlin Elizabeth Parks, was born on July 28, 1998.  Their son, Chase Allen Parks, was born on April 24, 2001.

God has blessed Bro. Greg with the privilege to work in both the youth pastor and MBSF Director positions.  Bro. Greg and Sis. Christy are both from Morrilton, AR.  They have done church work in both Morrilton, AR, and Magnolia, AR.

Bro. Greg came to FLMBC from Magnolia, AR, in December, 2009.  Both he and his family request your prayers as they strive to serve the Lord here in Bentonville.

Bro. Buddy Ritter - Associate Pastor/Senior Adult & Outreach

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Pastor Buddy Ritter joined the staff of First Landmark on Sunday, December 12, 2010.  They are very excited to be a part of the FLMBC Family and have the opportunity to serve. 

Buddy and LaDonna were both saved and baptized at an early age.  They grew up in church and went right into ministry together in 1974.

Buddy has served in every area of church ministry and both of them have been an active part of the growth of AWANA Clubs in Arkansas, Texas, Florida, and New Zealand. 

They have two grown sons, Michael and wife, Dana, of Virginia, and Jarred and wife, Crystal, and two grandsons, Brody and Greyson, of North Carolina.

Bro. Steve Bloxham

Bro. Harold McGarrah

Bro. Randy Mott

Bro. Chad Summerford

Bro. Larry Davidson                     Bro. Glenn Rodden

 Bro. Ross Rodden

Treasurer

Bro. Ross Rodden

Asst. Treasurer

 Bro. Ralph Todd

Church Clerk

Asst. Church Clerk

   Sis. Dana Ben

Sis. Tamie Bloxham