CLARK
WHITNEY.
Clark Whitney, pastor, author, and professor

PASTOR. AUTHOR. PROFESSOR.

FAITH FOR
REAL LIFE.
LEADERSHIP
THAT LASTS.

I’m Clark Whitney. I help people live with conviction, lead with courage, and point the next generation to Jesus.

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ROOTED IN SOUTH ARKANSAS.
REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION.

ONE CALLING.
MANY WAYS TO SERVE.

PASTORIMMANUELEl Dorado, Arkansas PROFESSORLIBERTY UNIVERSITYJohn W. Rawlings School of Divinity DAILY DISCIPLESHIPTHE BIBLE BANDKeep the Word close.

01 / THE BOOKS

WORDS TO LIVE BY.

For the people you love.
For the leader you’re becoming.

MAKE ROOM FOR THE WORD.

Devotional journals for your daily walk with God.

START HERE, FREE21 days in the Gospel of John.Get the devotional
Side by Side — South Arkansas Tales & Straight-up Bible TeachingFROM IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH / EL DORADO, AR

02 / THE PODCAST

GOOD STORIES.
GOD’S TRUTH.
LET’S RIDE.

SIDE BY SIDE

South Arkansas tales and straight-up Bible teaching. Join me for stories from the people and places that make this corner of the world special, paired with truth for whatever life brings your way.

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Clark Whitney at his office in El Dorado
CLARK WHITNEYPASTOR. HUSBAND. DAD.

03 / GET TO KNOW CLARK

JESUS. PEOPLE.
THE NEXT GENERATION.

That’s what gets me out of bed in the morning.

I’m a third-generation pastor, a husband to Aaryn, and a dad to three. Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of pastoring Immanuel Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, and teaching in Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.

God saved me at six and called me to ministry in college. That calling has taken me from student ministry in Tennessee, Georgia, and Arkansas to preaching, writing, and equipping leaders for a life of faithful service.

My heart is simple: care for people, preach the Word, and help the next generation follow Jesus. Off the clock, you’ll find me with my family, hunting, reading, grilling, or working in the garden.

EQUIPPED TO SERVE

B.A. Ouachita Baptist University
M.Div. Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.D., Christian Leadership Liberty University

THE PEOPLE CLOSEST TO US
DESERVE OUR BEST PRESENCE.

FAITH BEGINS AT HOME.

04 / SPEAKING & TEACHING

A MESSAGE THAT
MEETS PEOPLE HERE.

Biblical truth. Practical application.
A heart for the people in the room.

Request a speaking date
Clark speaking with students at a church gatheringCHURCHES / CAMPS / SCHOOLS / LEADERS

LET’S SERVE YOUR PEOPLE.

I’d love to hear what God is doing in your church, school, or community. From student camps to leadership gatherings, my aim is to help people take their next faithful step.

FAITH & DISCIPLESHIP

Knowing the Word. Following Jesus. Living it out.

FAMILY & FATHERHOOD

Showing up for the people who matter most.

LEADERSHIP & THE NEXT GENERATION

Character, courage, and a life that makes a difference.

RECENT ENGAGEMENTS / SUMMER 2026

MORE PLACES I’VE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO SPEAK
  • Arkansas Baptist Foundation
  • Arkansas Baptist State Convention — Explore Your Call
  • Arlington High School, Arlington, TN — FCA
  • Bonaire Middle School, Bonaire, GA — FCA
  • Camp Harris, Minden, LA
  • Central Baptist Church, Springhill, LA
  • Christ Church, El Dorado, AR
  • Christ School, Warner Robins, GA
  • Church of the Upper Room, Quito, Ecuador
  • Crawford County High School, Roberta, GA — FCA
  • Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett, TN
  • First Baptist Church, Centerville, GA
  • First Baptist Church, Covington, TN
  • First Baptist Church, Floyd, AR
  • First Baptist Church, Searcy, AR
  • First Baptist Church, Siloam Springs, AR
  • Flint River Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Day
  • Forest Home Baptist Church, Kilgore, TX
  • Greenwood High School football team, AR
  • Houston County High School football team, Warner Robins, GA
  • Huntington Middle School, Warner Robins, GA — FCA
  • Immanuel Baptist Church, El Dorado, AR
  • Laguna Beach Christian Retreat, Panama City Beach, FL
  • Perry High School, Perry, GA — FCA
  • Perry Middle School, Perry, GA — FCA
  • Pinecrest Baptist Church, Cordele, GA
  • Siloam Springs High School football team, AR
  • Siloam Springs Middle School, AR — FCA
  • Second Baptist Church, Arkadelphia, AR — Student Ministry
  • Second Baptist Church, Warner Robins, GA
  • Searcy Rotary Club, Searcy, AR
  • Southern Arkansas University Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Magnolia, AR
  • University of Memphis Baptist Collegiate Ministry
  • Veterans High School, Kathleen, GA — FCA
  • Veterans High School football team, Kathleen, GA
  • Warner Robins High School football team, GA

05 / KEEP THE WORD CLOSE

A SMALL BAND.
A DAILY
REMINDER.

Wear it. Tap it. Get in the Word. The Bible Band puts Scripture, a short devotion, prayer, audio, and a Bible reading plan one tap away.

No app. No login. No subscription.

Meet The Bible Band
The Bible Band in six reversible colors

FROM BIBLE HOUSE GOODS

THINK DEEPLY. SERVE FAITHFULLY.

FOR THE CHURCH’S
NEXT CHAPTER.

Research and writing at the intersection of ministry, leadership, and the next generation.

WHITE PAPERThoughts on Artificial Intelligence and the ChurchMINISTRY RESEARCHTurning the Tide: Addressing Church Decline through Teenage Leadership DevelopmentDOCTORAL DISSERTATIONFactors Leading to Student Ministry Retention in Mid and Large Sized Southern Baptist Churches

LET’S START A CONVERSATION.

YOUR PEOPLE.
YOUR PLACE.
LET’S TALK.

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