OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a small community of Christ-centered believers meeting in a beautiful country church just outside of town. We like to sing from the hymn book, study God's word, and enjoy sweet fellowship in the Lord. If you are looking for a place to belong, we may be just the right church for you.
WHO WE ARE
Mt. Zion Church is affiliated with the Red River Baptist Association, the Arkansas Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention.
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More importantly, we are a local congregation representing the worldwide community of all genuine believers in Christ.
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Mt. Zion was founded over 125 years ago in what was then a rural farming community. Though the community has changed over the years, it still maintains that close knit, country feel. Attenders come from as far away as Friendship and Amity. College students from two local universities attend as well.
WHERE WE ARE
Mt. Zion's church building is located 1.3 miles off of highway 8 on Mt. Zion Rd.
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We are just outside the city limits of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, whose city motto is "A great place to call home."
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Click here for directions.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our core beliefs are:
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Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the World.
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The Bible is God's Holy Word, and our guide for faith and practice.
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The local church is a group of born-again, baptized believers who have covenanted together to carry out the work of God's kingdom.
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For more information see the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.
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Meet Our Staff
Pastor
Ray Franklin has served as pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church since 2012. In 2004 he joined the faculty at Ouachita Baptist University, Pruet School of Christian Studies where he teaches missions.
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Pastor Franklin and his wife Ardith served as missionaries to Japan for 23 years. They have three children, three grand-children and four "grand-dogs."
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Music Minister & Pianist
Mt. Zion is blessed to have Todd and Janet Franks as minister of music and pianist. Together they use their talented gifts and years of ministry experience to facilitate a quality of worship unusual for a church our size.
