Our Staff

Dr. Marty Watson
Sr. Pastor

Bro. Marty came to Baring Cross in 1994. He previously served churches in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Louisiana Tech Univ., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Sharon, have three children - Stephen, Matthew and Aaron. Stephen and his wife, Danielle, live in Oak Grove, MO where Stephen serves as a Youth Minister. They also have a daughter, Hallie Watson. Matthew is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and lives there. Aaron is a student at Arkansas Pulaski Tech. Marty can be reached at mgw53154@aol.com and bcbcmarty@sbcglobal.net.

Sam Wakefield
Minister of Music/Missions

Bro. Sam came to Baring Cross in 1995. He is a native Arkansan and has spent his entire ministry serving various churches in the state. He is a graduate of Arkansas Tech Univ. and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Peggy and they have two sons - Brent and Nick. Brent is a lawyer. He and his wife, Emily, have a daughter, Hollis, and two sons, Weston and Eli. Nick is married to Joanna and they live in Little Rock. They have two daughters, Drew and Josie. Bro. Sam can be contacted at bcbcsam@sbcglobal.net.

Glen Blevins
Education/Outreach/Discipleship

Glen joined our staff in August, 2009, bringing 35 years of experience in Arkansas churches. He is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. Glen and his wife, SuElla, have three children, Matt, Angie and Joel. They have three grandchildren. Glen can be contacted by calling the church office or e-mail at bcbcglen@sbcglobal.net

Youth Pastor - Baring Cross is currently in the process of filling this position.

Carol Toland - Pastor's Secretary/Financial Secretary

Carol has worked for Baring Cross since 2000 as Financial Secretary. In December, 2004, she became the Pastor's Secretary as well as her position of Financial Secretary. She is married to Tommy, who is a life-long member of Baring Cross. They have two children - Ginger and Bryan. Ginger lives in Columbia, Missouri, with her husband Clifford and their son John. Their daughter Kay is married and lives is Berryville, AR. Bryan and his wife, Jennifer, live in North Little Rock. Carol can be contacted at bcbccarol@sbcglobal.net.

Karen May - General Secretary

Karen has worked at Baring Cross since 1996 and is one of the first people you see when you come to the church office. She and her husband, Tom, have two children - Brad and Susanne. Brad and his wife, Susan, live in Maumelle and have a son, Fisher. Susanne and her husband, Robert, have a son, Asher, and live in Sherwood. Karen can be reached at bcbckaren@sbcglobal.net

Judy Foster- Graphics

Judy has worked at Baring Cross since July, 2010. She is married to Skip and they have two adult children - Kim and Chris. Kim lives in Tulsa, OK and works at a bank as a Manager. She and her husband, Derek, have one child, Jenna Claire. Chris lives in Little Rock, AR and works in Little Rock. Judy can be contacted at bcbcjudy@sbcglobal.net.

Charles Barnett - Building Supervisor

Charles has worked for Baring Cross since 1982. If Charles can't fix it, it can't be fixed. Charles and his wife, Lavada, live in Jacksonville. They have two children - Kim and Kelly, and three grandchildren.