Dr. Patrick Mead, Senior Pastor

Patrick and his wife Christy came to First Southern in September 2009.  Patrick has pastored churches in Texas and Oklahoma before coming to Arkansas.  Patrick and Christy have three beautiful daughters: Abigail (11), Maribeth (9), and Caroline (5).

Dr. Clif Springer, Associate Pastor/ Missions

Clif and his wife Brenda came to First Southern in July 2006. Clif has pastored churches for over 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge on our staff to handle our administrative matters. Clif and Brenda have 3 children: Allison and husband Chuck who will be entering the mission field of Brazil in December, Jeremy and wife Shonna, and Stuart and wife Laura. They have 3 grandchildren.                                                                                    

Paul Williams, Minister of Education/Outreach

Paul and wife Missy came to First Southern in June 2006. They are the parents of 3 children, Mikayla, Noah, and Hannah. Paul is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and Southwestern Seminary. Paul leads in educating our church and reaching out to the community.

Tyler Burleson, Interim Minister to Families with High School/College 

Clay Steelman, Minister to Families with Middle School Students/Recreation

Clay is the newest of our staff. He joined our staff November 5, 2006. He and Lydia married in May, 2007. Clay graduated Ouachita Baptist University in 2004. Clay is currently attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary through the Little Rock extension program. Clay has served on the mission field as a Journeyman (2 year program for college graduates with the IMB). Clay brings an enthusiasm for middle school students and evangelism to our church family.

Kristin Whitworth, Minister to Families with Preschool/Children

Kristin and husband Darren along with daughters Meagan and Katie have been members of First Southern since 1992. Kristin has served as Mother Day Out director and Assistant to Children’s Minister before jumping into an interim minister position. After being led by God, Kristin joined our staff in July 2006 in her current position.

Administrative Staff

Mary Linda Ward, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Teresa Morshedi,  Financial Secretary

Tonya Breeding, Pastoral and Education/Outreach Assistant

Amy Gonzalez, Student Ministry Assistant

Sheri Maxwell, Music Assistant

Vickie Walker, Mother’s Day Out Director and Weekday Preschool Director