Rick Woods

Minister of Music

I was born in Wichita, Kansas. My father received Christ when I was about 7 years old and we began attending a Bible-believing church. After attending church and hearing God’s Word taught, I became convicted of my sin and asked Jesus into my heart when I was 8 years old.

Dad and mom retired in 1975, and we moved to Calico Rock, Arkansas, where I finished my last 3 years of high school. I met my wife while attending high school, and we were married in 1980. We have been married now for 38 years. We have 8 children: Nicole, Justin, Samuel, Hannah, Tobias, Matthew, Hayley and Jordan. We have 6 grandchildren from our 2 oldest and two more getting married this summer.

After graduating high school, I had a career in the grocery business for about 18 years. I changed jobs and began a career at the hospital in Mountain Home, AR, in the information systems department. I have been working at the hospital now for the past 20 years as a PACS Administrator and clinical analyst for the radiology dept.

God gave me a love and passion for music. I have had the privilege to be the worship leader for the First Baptist church of Bull Shoals for 25 years now. I enjoy leading our congregation in hymns as well as incorporating some of the newer contemporary music into our Call to Worship.

Jon Norvell

Pastor

I was blessed to be raised in a Christian home by two loving parents. I struggled initially with the decision to give my life to Jesus, but at age 12 I finally came to a point of surrender to His lordship over me. I then struggled some more with God’s call to ministry, but I surrendered to that, as well, as a freshman at Baylor University.

It was at Baylor that I met my beautiful and kind bride, Lydia. She and I have three sons, Caleb, James, and Jackson. I am so thankful for the family God has given me.

After Baylor, I attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in answer to my call to ministry. I’ve served churches in Arkansas since 2010, and I’ve been the pastor of First Baptist Bull Shoals since 2017. I hope to see God use my ministry to bring about more and more disciples of Jesus following Him in a healthy way.

In my free time, I enjoy playing games, reading, shooting, and hunting.

What to expect

SERVICE TIMES

SUNDAYS

Sunday School – 9:30am
Morning Worship – 10:45am

WEDNESDAYS

Choir Practice – 5pm
Kids Club, Youth Bible Study and Adult Bible Study – 6pm
Bell Choir Practice – 7pm

WHAT TO EXPECT

When we gather on Sunday mornings, we spend time in small group Bible study (Sunday School classes). There are classes for all ages. During our corporate worship service, we sing praises to God, pray, and study the Bible through the preaching of God’s Word. On the 4th Sunday of each month, we also celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. We encourage you to sing along, pray, and bring your Bible so you can study together with us.

If you have any questions during your visit, please don’t hesitate to ask our greeters or our pastor. We want you to feel welcome and a part of what is going on. Don’t worry about what to wear. Just come as you are.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Our church has parking pretty much all around the perimeter of the main building. The bulk of the parking is immediately behind the church building, or to the west. There are visitor parking spaces at the northwest corner of the building.

WHAT ABOUT MY CHILDREN?

We have Sunday School classes for all ages. During our morning worship service, we also have a nursery available for children ages birth to 3 years old. All of our childcare workers have undergone a screening process, including a background check.

Service Times

Sunday School - 9:30am | Morning Worship - 10:45am

701 Broadway Ave, Bull Shoals, AR 72619

Phone 870-445-4005