JESSICA - Key Persons
Pastor Jackson and his wife Leah serve as the Youth Pastors at E.T. and they are a most welcome addition to the Pastoral Team at Evangel Temple.
Jackson and Leah are both graduates of Union Christian Academy in Fort Smith where they were both standout athletes and model students actively serving in ministry on and off campus. Prior to coming on staff, the Keith's were serving in the local church in Youth Worship Ministry and active in Evangelism across our region.
Our Worship Pastor, Jessica Hill, is a graduate of Ozark High School, Arkansas Tech University with an Associate's degree in Business Technology and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith with a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership, Jessica has completed ministry training through the Arkansas School of Ministry and is a Licensed Minister with the Assemblies of God.
For the past 20 years, Jessica has served on worship teams as a Worship leader and vocalist and most recently serving as a Worship Leader, Youth Leader and Small Group Leader. Jessica also brings a wealth of experience with nearly 20 years in the business sector having worked for Bank OZK and UAFS. She is married to Norman Alan Riggins.
Mike and his wife, Celeste, are both graduates of Master's Commission. Celeste received an Associates and Bachelor's degree from UAFS. She recently graduated with two Master's Degrees from John Brown University. Mike is a licensed minister with the Independent Assemblies, and has been on staff with Evangel Temple for seventeen years.
Mike leads the Men's Ministries program. Mike & Celeste help lead our Marriage & Family Ministry in the Worship Center on Sundays at 10 a.m. He is the head of our security. Mike and Celeste have five sons.
Norman grew up at Evangel Temple. His family has served in many capacities at E.T. We're so happy to have him leading our media team!
He and his wife live in Van Buren, AR. One fun fact, he answers to the name Norman or Alan or Norman Alan! He is married to Jessica Riggins.
Job Titles:
- Senior Pastor of Evangel Temple
Reverend Don Hutchings has been the Senior Pastor of Evangel Temple since 1989. During this time, God has blessed the church with thousands of souls saved, and the congregation has grown from 128 to over 1,000. Pastor Don holds a Bible degree from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. His undergraduate and graduate degrees were earned at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.
He is very active in the community, serving 8 years as a City Director, and is a current board member of FCA. Former Governor Mike Huckabee appointed Pastor Don to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee for Judicial District 12. He is an active member of the Noon Exchange Club and Rotary Club.
On December 14, 2006, Pastor Don was given a "Spirit of the Frontier" award by the city of Fort Smith. This award is given to outstanding individuals in Fort Smith who have made a positive difference for good on the life of the community. It is the highest honor the city can give to a citizen.
Pastor Don and his wife, Carol, have been married for 46 years. They have three children - Celeste, Monica, and Evan. They are blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren - Zayne, Noah, Nasseh, Asa, Abram, Owen, Cora and Wyatt.