our leadership
Jay Foley, Pastor/Elder
Jay has served for four years as Pastor. Married to Dee Dee for 38 years, they have four daughters and five grandchildren. He has an Associate's degree from Artesia Christian College, a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management, and a Masters in Ministry from John Brown University. Hobbies include blacksmithing, fishing, and woodworking. Email: [email protected]
Allen Tetrick, Elder
Allen and his family have been members of SCF for over two decades. Allen serves as the chairman of the Council of Elders and, along with his wife Tonya, as the leader of our children's ministries. Allen also teaches an adult Sunday School class. Email: [email protected]
David Whisel, Elder
David and his family have been members of SCF for almost two decades. David faithfully serves within SCF as our resident IT technician and is responsible for our livestream on Sundays. Email: [email protected]
Ron Golie, Elder
Ron and his family are recent members of SCF and have served faithfully since their arrival in NWA. Hailing from Montana, Ron has been a believer for many years and serves as a substitute teacher whenever the need arises. Ron also loves serving as chief cook for many of our church dinners and gives leadership to the building and grounds. Email: [email protected]
Jeff Thurstenson, Elder/ Youth Pastor
Jeff and his family are longtime residents of Northwest Arkansas/Northeast Oklahoma! Born and raised in Siloam Springs, AR, Jeff serves as our Youth Pastor. He also is owner/ operator of A One Graphics (a screen printing business) in Siloam Springs. Email: [email protected]
“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:24-25, CSB
Your first visit...
In order to make your first visit with us comfortable, here is some information about what to expect:
What do you do with kids?
We offer secure children’s classrooms for infants through preschool age with a check-in/ check-out system. Our nursery & preschool classrooms are open for both Sunday School and our worship times. For children ages 5 years through 5th grade we offer Sunday School and KidZone Worship during the preaching in our worship service.
How long are your services?
Our service time is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
How should I dress?
We have a very relaxed dress code. There are a few ties, but mostly polos and tee shirts. Whether jeans or khakis; dresses, skirts, or slacks; all are welcome. Come as you are!
What is the service like?
We offer a worship service of blended contemporary and traditional worship styles and strong Biblical teaching. Between our worship in song and the preaching, we celebrate Communion (the partaking of unleavened bread and grape juice) to remember the sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf.
Is Communion just for members?
No. It is the Lord’s Table, not ours. We observe Communion every week as a regular part of our Sunday worship service, and except for instances of church discipline, this sacrament is open to all who are trusting Jesus Christ for salvation. Young persons who have made a faith commitment to Jesus (either a public confession of their faith, or have been baptized), are welcome to participate.
We Believe...
We believe that God is the Creator of all things (Genesis 1-2). He is eternal—He has always been and always will be. He is love and mercy but He is also the just judge who alone is worthy of our praise.
We believe that Jesus is God made flesh (John 1:14), the second Person of the Trinity. He made the decision to die on the cross in our place that we might receive the forgiveness of our sins (I Peter 2:24). We believe in the divinity, virgin birth, death, resurrection, and coming Return of Christ Jesus.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. He takes up residence within the child of God and equips us with gifts for service and ministry (I Corinthians 12, Romans 12).
We believe that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). Because of this, we all stand in need of a Savior—the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe that salvation is found only in Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6) and no one can come to God the Father except through Him.
We believe that the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God (II Timothy 3:16-17). It is our guide in all matter of faith and the practice of our faith.
We believe the Church is the body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23). As such, we are to carry out the mission of Jesus, both locally and globally.
We believe in baptism by immersion upon a confession of faith (Acts 8:26ff). We teach baptism is the first act of obedience following the decision to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
We believe that the Lord’s Supper or Communion is an important part of our worship celebration. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper weekly (Acts 20:7), and invite all those who have accepted Jesus as Lord to join with us.
We believe that the family is the core unit of the Church and that adultery, extramarital sexual activity, homosexuality, trangenderism, etc. are perversions of God’s design for the family and marriage relationship. We welcome everyone into our fellowship, but we preclude those living in active sin from serving within the Church body.
We believe in the sanctity of life–that human beings are created by God in His image, therefore every person, from conception to natural death, possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth, especially preborn children, elderly individuals, those with special needs and other who are marginalized by society. As Christians, we are called to defend, protect, and value all human life.
Where We Are...
2120 West Emma Ave. | Springdale, AR 72762