Ken Overturf - Senior Pastor

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Dr. Ken Overturf came to South Side in March 1999, after serving for 10 years in Oklahoma. He is an Arkansas native, having grown up in Austin, Arkansas.  Ken is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and received the Doctor of Ministry degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in 2005.

Zack Thomas - Pastor of Worship and Education

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Zack Thomas and his wife Ariane began ministry at South Side on January 4, 2009.  Zack grew up in Greenwood, Arkansas, just south of Fort Smith.  He received a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management in December of 1996 from the University of Arkansas.  He also has received a Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 2007.

South Side Baptist Church is currently seeking a part-time youth minister.  In this interim time the church is fully dedicated to an ongoing and active youth ministry as volunteers and other staff seek to provide leadership and direction.

Paula Reed - Administrative Assistant/Financial Secretary

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Paula Reed joined South Side's staff February 2008.  Paula's job covers all church functions as well as financial records.  Paula brings professional and relational skills allowing her work to create an office system that meets both the business requirements and the servant's heart needed in a church office.

Paula began serving as South Side's "official" pianist in May 2006 after ministering in a fill-in and Sunday evening only role.  Paula is employed by St. Edwards Hospital as Medical Staff Coordinator.  Paula has been playing piano for 45 years, having begun taking lessons in the second grade.  As a preacher's kid, Paula played for the churches where her father served.  Paula, along with Roger, her husband, direct South Side's Intercessory Prayer Ministry.