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Season of Transition

John McCallum passes the torch to Jonathan Kelley

For over 28 years, John McCallum served as senior pastor of First Baptist. Pastor McCallum announced his decision to retire in January of 2023, and on October 1, First Hot Springs called Jonathan Kelley as our new Senior Pastor. Both pastors will work in tandem until December 31, 2023, when Pastor McCallum will preach his last sermon. 

Meet Our Pastor

John McCallum

John has served as pastor of First Baptist Church since 1995, coming to Hot Springs from suburban Kansas City, Missouri, where he served for over 13 years at First Baptist Church of Greenwood. John received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and did his masters and doctoral work at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. John has been married to Dayna since 1977. They have two children; Nathan and Kristen, and 7 grandchildren. In ministry, John most enjoys preaching/teaching, engaging with people, and missions. Outside of work, John enjoys following the Razorbacks, playing with his grandkids, World War II history, golf, reading, dabbling with his guitar, and fitness training.

John McCallum

Meet Our Pastor

For over 25 years, John has served as pastor of First Baptist Church. Catch up on past sermons and more by visiting the links below. 

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