About Us

The Arkansas Baptist Foundation (Foundation) is an incorporated agency of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (Convention) for the purpose of serving the churches, agencies, institutions and ministries of the Convention as well as the greater body of Southern Baptist believers in Jesus Christ. This purpose is preeminent and defining and shall serve as a guide and framework through which the Corporation’s mission, vision, activities, efforts and policies are construed, interpreted and carried out.

The Foundation is a charitable organization exempt from income taxation under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). Contributions to the Foundation are deductible for income, gift, and estate tax purposes under (170)(c), 170(b)(1)(A), 2055(a), and 2522 of the Code. Responsibility for governing the Foundation is vested in the Board of Directors comprised of Arkansas Southern Baptist church members who are elected for a three-year term by the Convention.

The main mission of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation is to serve, advise, and encourage the over 1,400 Southern Baptist Churches in Arkansas. As we celebrate 75 years of ministry, we have chosen to celebrate not only God’s provision but also God’s people, specifically those called to serve as staff at the Foundation.

Our staff members are gifted in various ways. Daily conversations cover anything from governing documents, estate planning, financial securities, and ministry accounting. The Foundation is grateful for conversations with church leaders and for each opportunity to SERVE, ADVISE, and ENCOURAGE. What can we do for you?