INTERIM Pastor

Dr. Emil Turner

Talk to him at church on Sundays or Email him.


I am a Louisiana native who has been in Arkansas for more than 25 years. I served as Pastor of churches in both Louisiana & Arkansas. For 17 years I served as the Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Since retirement I have led several churches as an Interim Pastor. My wife Patti & I love to fly fish. That's me with the cap. 

Worship/Youth Pastor

Jeremy Prine

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I was born and raised in Stuttgart, AR, where I attended Southside Baptist with my family.  I accepted Christ at the age of 13 while attending an Area Wide Crusade in Stuttgart.  After moving with my family to DeWitt, our family soon found a church family at New Life Fellowship of DeWitt. I soon surrendered to the ministry and was licensed and ordained.  Through High School I became very involved with the youth of NLF and even began leading worship and leading Bible studies for the youth.  I eventually began working on staff with NLF throughout my senior year and began getting my first experiences in ministry.  I received my Bachelor’s of Music and Worship Arts Degree from Ouachita Baptist University and am now serving here at Southside! Came on staff in summer 2009 as Youth Intern, then hired part time to lead Contemporary service and Minister to Youth.  Was hired full time in Summer of 2012 as Worship/Youth Pastor.  Married to beautiful wife Kalen, and has 3 children (Brooks, Millie, & Denver).

Church Secretary & Head of Maintenance

Diane & Archie Prine

She may be reached at the church office or Email her.

I have lived in Stuttgart all my life and attended this church when I was a little girl.  I graduated from SHS in 1968 and married Archie Prine Oct. 3, 1970.  I gave my life to Christ when our two sons, Bret and Branden, were babies right here at Southside Baptist Church on August 12, 1979.  We have been here faithfully ever since and what a blessing this church has been to our lives!!!  We had the best Sunday School teachers ever, Dale and Marian Dickson!  I retired from Riceland Foods after 36 1/2 years and came to work here as Church Secretary in September, 2006.  I am so thankful the Lord sent me here to work because I truly feel I am doing His will for my life.  Thank you for the opportunity. 

Nursery Aide

Cecily Anderson