PINEY BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF
Joe Deaton, Minister of Music
At the early age of 6, Joe began playing and singing in his church. He served as church pianist by the age of 8. Joe has been blessed to serve in many churches over the years as a pianist, choir director, and Minister of Music. Joe received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Arkansas State University. Joe has a wonderful wife, Ashley, and three amazing sons: Jack, Eli, and Finn.
Contact him at joedeaton@hotmail.com
Larry Spalding, youth MINISTER
Larry joined Piney Baptist as a 7th grader. In 1990, at the age of 27, he became the youth minister.
Larry and his late wife have two children. A son, Travis (Katie), a daughter, Courtney (James). His current wife is Cindy whom he married in 2022. Cindy is the director of the Teen Girls Ministry, known as Holy Grounds.
Larry has 3 bonus sons, Weston (Nicole), Micah (Mo) and Landon (Tehya). He has 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Larry and Cindy enjoy spending time with and ministering to the youth of Piney. Larry’s hobbies include hunting, four-wheeling, and working outdoors.
Contact him at youthministerpbchs@gmail.com
STEPHANIE Goodman
children's Minister
Stephanie has been a school teacher since August 2003 and has proudly served in the Hot Springs School District since 2010.
She knows that God blessed her with the gift of teaching. Teaching is her gift, her passion, her mission.
Stephanie joined the Piney family as the Children’s Minister, where she is dedicated to creating a safe, loving, and faith-filled environment for every child. Her goal is to walk alongside the children helping them find their purpose in this world. Her heart for children shines through all she does.
She is the proud mom of Rachel (Tyler), Samantha (Hunter), and Graham. She is also Honey to Avery (10), Emery (7), Rosie (4), and Bailey (3).
Contact Stephanie at childrensministerpbchs@gmail.com
rick albaugh,
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Rick has lived in Hot Springs since he was in grade school. He graduated from Lake Hamilton High School, served in the US Army, and attended Garland County Community College earning a degree as a paramedic. He worked here in Hot Springs until his retirement in 2015. Rick married Marcia in 1974 here at Piney Baptist Church. They raised their 3 daughters here at Piney. Rick was ordained as a Deacon here in 1984. He started working as the church custodian in 1995. Rick feels that his ministry at Piney is being a Prayer Warrior and making our church facility clean, safe, and secure for the Lord.
Contact him at caretakerpbchs@gmail.com
PAUL MURPHY, PASTOR
Paul was called to be the pastor of Piney Baptist Church in October 2022. He was called to ministry while in college and earned his Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in Christian education for many years at schools in El Dorado, AR and Sherwood, AR, primarily teaching Bible and History. Paul is also an ACPE certified chaplain in Pastoral Care. Paul married Kerry in 2014. They have three children: Emery, Theodore, and Raleigh. If Paul has any spare time, he enjoys cooking, reading, and anything science fiction.
