Mary Shaw has been our Presbyterian pastor since 2016. She received her Certificate in Ministry from the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in November 2016. In March 2019, Mary was recognized by the Presbytery of Arkansas as our Commissioned Ruling Elder during a ceremony held at the University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR. A former Director of Christian Education, Mary has 20 years of experience in both Children's and Youth Ministry.

Her desire is to be authentic when sharing the love of God with the church community and everyone she meets. In her spare time, Mary loves to garden, read and spend time with her three children and five grandchildren.

Rev. G. Randall “Randy” Nix is a 7th generation Arkansan from Scott County, specifically Waldron, Arkansas. Rev. Nix began his service to the United Methodist Church in 1988 as an Elder. Prior to his ordination, he received a Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies from Dallas Baptist College and a Master’s in Education from East Texas State University. Rev. Nix earned his Master’s of Divinity from both the Perkins School of Theology and Southern Methodist University. He is married to Susan, his bride of 43 years. They have three sons and eight grandchildren. Beyond the local church, Rev Nix ministers to individuals in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, which he has done for over 20 years.

Randy’s interests include carpentry, guitar playing, traditional country and gospel music, crossword puzzles, yard work, and reading murder mysteries. Oh, and Razorback sports! Go Hogs!

Pastor Jack Bedford was ordained to the gospel ministry while attending Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX. He also attended the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Extension Department while pastoring in San Angelo, TX.

Since moving to the Natural State in 1971, Pastor Jack has served several churches in Northwest Arkansas, including University Baptist Church (Singles Pastor) in Fayetteville, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rogers, and Rocky Branch Baptist Church at Beaver Lake, where he serves as Pastor Emeritus.

“Vicki, and I have known about the ‘unique’ and beloved Elkins Community Church since the early 1970’s; and I consider it a blessing and privilege to be one of their pastors. I have an appreciation and love for the other two pastors with whom I share the ministry. We work together to lead this church and share a love for this congregation and community.”