Dr. Curtis Ridout

Rev. Curtis Ridout, pastor of Greater Second Baptist  church on 5615 Geyer Springs Road was named as the pastor in September of 1963. Under his guidance this shepherd has led his flock through three property acquisitions.  The most recent being in November of 1996 when Greater Second Baptist moved from 2815 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to their current location on Geyer Springs Road.  Whereas their church campus is the largest African American church campus in the state of Arkansas. Under Pastor Ridout's tutelage, Greater Second Baptist has instituted several ministries and programs that not only ministers to his members' individual spiritual needs but also to the needs of the family.

We are so grateful of how far God has brought our church. We give THANKS and PRAISE to him FIRST because he is worthy.  As we move forward let us be mindful of the progress that has been made and continue to strive toward the mark of higher kingdom works. It is so encouraging to see the outreach ministry within the community such as the housing of UAMS Head Start program and the Charter School soon to be in operations on our campus. (Updates on the opening of the school will be made periodically.)

The Prison Ministry continues to be a strong resource under the Mission Department with Brenda Williams and Rev. Eddie Mitchell, coordinators. Thanks to all those involved for their faithful commitment.

The Lord has blessed our church by increasing our membership each Sunday and during weekday services. We encourage new members to get involved in the financial support of the church with your tithes, offerings, and the “Find Us Faithful” five year pay off plan. We are thankful for the increase in Wednesday Night Bible Study and encourage all members to attend Sunday School. These are the tools for learning about how God wants us to live and his will for us.

 I truly can say to God be the glory for the things he has done, is doing and will do! Progress is in action as we speak. My vision for GSBC was to have a school on this campus. Well, last year (2006) the opportunity presented itself to that means and plans were made for this to happen. This year, 2007 it has become a realty. The Dreamland Academy Charter will open when the regular LRSD began.  Members be encouraged and encourage yourself in the Lord for the things he is doing. Have patients and wait on his purpose and his time blessings will come. Continue to be faithful in commitment in every aspect of stewardship. Pray without ceasing and be good to each other in the spirit of love by this all men will know that you are his disciples.

“Study to show yourself approved a workman for God, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
God Bless you this Day and Always,

Curtis Ridout, Pastor

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[originally performed by The Canton Spirituals]