Larry Burton - Senior Pastor

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Raised in a minister's home, Pastor Larry Burton spent his childhood and teenage years growing up in the parsonage listening and learning from his parents, Rev. Lester and Betty Burton, on how to balance life and ministry.  A third generational Pentecostal, Pastor Burton has a deep appreciation for God's word, the presence of the Holy Spirit and His involvement in our lives, and a great love for people. 
 
Called into ministry at the age of 17, Pastor Burton attended Southwestern Assemblies of God Bible College in 1972 and then transferred to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  He completed his Biblical Studies through Berean Bible College.  Pastor Burton has spent the last 24 years in ministry in the Central Arkansas area.  Coming to McArthur Assembly of God in the fall of 1986, he and his family assumed the pastorate of a congregation of 17 people.  The Burton’s have spent the last 23 years loving people and watching God at work as He has grown His church from a small handful of worshippers to an average Sunday morning congregation of over 1,100 people.
 
Pastor Burton has a heart to share God's word in a relevant and meaningful way, and to create an environment of love and grace for people to grow as followers of Jesus Christ.  His passion is to prepare people for eternal success.
 
 

Marc Bateman - Associate & Life Groups Pastor

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At age 19, still a youth himself, Marc Bateman began his journey in full time ministry. He felt from the beginning that God called him to impact the lives of people through meaningful relationships. His great desire in ministry is to see people grow in their relationship with Christ.  Now, with over a dozen years experience in the Arkansas District, Marc has realized a dream in joining the gifted staff at McArthur Church - bringing with him a portfolio of experience and a passion for ministry.

Marc grew up here at McArthur where his father, Henry Bateman, served as youth pastor.  His wife, Robin, a talented vocalist, pianist and worship leader is his constant partner in ministry.  It is their shared goal to work together as a ministry team, collectively using each of their individual gifts and talents to more effectively minister here at McArthur Church.

Todd McKeever - Childrens Pastor

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Pastor Todd McKeever began his full time pastoral ministry back in 1992 with a church plant at Metro in Des Moines, Iowa under the direction of Pastor John Palmer from First Assembly of God. It was during those years that he finished his schooling and credentialing with the Assemblies. After several years of successful ministry there, Pastor Todd and his wife Rachel have continued to increase their experience at a local and national level.  

As a Children's pastor for 15+ years, national trainer for school assemblies, kids camp and conference speaker, contributing editor for national children's ministry “K” Magazine, team captain for one of the largest web sites for children's ministry resources called "Kidology.org", and curriculum writer Pastor Todd has possessed an awareness of how effective ministry has changed over the years and what works now.

In July of 2008, Pastor Todd and his wife moved from the greater D.C. area to Jacksonville, Arkansas to continue to develop God's perfect plan for their lives while serving on the team at McArthur as the children's pastor. Pastor Todd and Rachel have been married since 1997 and have two wonderful children, Zachary and Camille. As a family they are committed to spending the rest of their lives T.raining families to W.orship God and O.beying His Great Commission and Great Commandment.

Johnny Hunt - Youth Pastor

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Johnny has been in full time ministry for Nine years.  After accepting Christ in a life changing pre-marital counseling meeting in October of 1998, and an encounter with God one late night in July of 1999 he answered the call to serve God in Full Time ministry. .  His goal as a person is to be loyal, and faithful to His Lord, Wife, and church.  His heartbeat as a Pastor is to serve God to the best of his ability and to make Him known to people of all ages, race, and social backgrounds.  Prior to joining the staff here at McArthur Church Johnny was privileged to serve on staff at two churches in northern Louisiana.  During his tenure there the ministries experienced astounding growth.  His gifting as a communicator and worship leader has provided him with countless opportunities on a local, district, and international level.

Johnny is married to his high school sweetheart April for eleven years.  They have three awesome kids; Gavin 7, Lexie-Grace 5, and Gage 3.

Scott Brandon - CAMC Director
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In January of 2009, Scott and Julie Brandon came to lead the Master’s Commission Program and College and Career Ministry as full time pastors. Scott and Julie have been a part of McArthur ministry starting in youth since 1999. After having served as assistant youth pastors for a little over 6 years, Scott and Julie began assisting in McArthur’s College and Career ministry (Fusion).

Scott has worked in the Information Technology field for the past 13 years as a systems’ integration specialist and web developer. Julie has been working for Arkansas Health Center as a speech therapist for the last 9 years. Scott and Julie have the most beautiful little girls in the world (if you were to ask them).  Their names are Madelyn; who is 3yrs old and enjoys confusing her dad by exercising her bilingual abilities obtained from watching Dora the Explorer and Aubrey who recently turned 1 and enjoys dialing random numbers on her dad’s phone.

Robin Bateman - Worship Pastor

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Robin Bateman grew up in the home of a dedicated Assembly of God family. At a very young age, church music became an important part of her life. Robin began leading music in her home church as a teenager. As she and her husband, Marc, married and began in full-time ministry in 1996, she took her first position as music director alongside Marc taking his first position as youth pastor.  From then until now, Robin has served in some capacity of music ministry in each church where they have been privileged to minister. She has served as worship leader, keyboardist, youth choir director, drama director, youth worship leader, and choir director. Robin has also directed choirs and lead worship at local church conferences and district events. Her greatest desire in music ministry is to lead worship in a way that creates a place for all generations to worship together.  

In addition to her music experience, Robin graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She has eight years of teaching experience at the secondary level. 

Robin and Marc have recently become proud parents of their first child, a boy, Scout.

Technical Staff

Justin Burton, Media Director
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Michael Bowen, Assistant Media Director
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Administrative Staff

Barbara Moore, Business Administrator
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Betty Burton, Receptionist
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Mary Besancon, Office Assistant
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Support Leadership Staff

Rev. John McKay, Hospital Ministry
Rev. Gary and Marie House, Ministry of Caring
Neal Jones, Celebrate Recovery

Maintenance Staff

Matt Henry
Stacey Hunt