Tim Tripp
Senior Minister

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​Tim has been a member of the ministry team at West Side since July of 2015.  He comes with a variety of ministry experiences in the past serving as Youth Minister, Preaching Minister and Family Minister for churches in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio.  He and his wife Lenore both have a passion for helping people.  They both have Master’s Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and have done marriage and parenting classes, seminars and retreats in a variety of settings.  Tim is a pastoral counselor and considers it an honor to walk with people through life’s challenges.  Tim and Lenore are both (1987) graduates of Harding University.  Their Master’s Degrees are from Butler University (1991). They have 3 children, Sam (’92), Anna (’94) and Lizzy (’97).  In May of 2015 Sam married his Harding University sweetheart Carissa to add a wonderful daughter-in-law to the family.

“Sharing the word of God is a wonderful privilege and an awesome responsibility.  I am humbled daily in the opportunity to work with the ministry team and elders and deacons at West Side.  The church family is a loving, big hearted, grace centered, group of Christians, one I will feel blessed to share life with on earth and eternity with in heaven.  If you are looking for an active, engaged church family that is truly the hands and feet of Jesus in the community, then West Side is the place for you as well.”

Josh Clem
Associate Minister

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Josh came to West Side in January 2014 after leaving a career in Advancement to pursue a call to ministry.  Prior to joining our team, Josh worked as an Advancement Officer for Abilene Christian University- representing ACU in San Antonio and Austin, TX.  After graduating from Harding University in December 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Josh worked as a Customer Executive for the Hormel Foods Cooperation- covering the midwest region and living in Cincinnati, OH.  He has also spent time in the non-profit sector, working with Arms of Hope - as the Director of Development and Public Relations for the Boles Home campus; and where he and his wife, Tiffany, spent time serving as house parents for at-risk youth.  After two years in Youth Ministry, Josh transitioned into the role of Associate Minister at West Side; where he supports the elders, deacons, and ministry team, oversees church administration, coordinates our annual summer series, and leads our small group ministry. Josh and Tiffany have been married since August 2001 and have two daughters: Katie and Lily.
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“It is a blessing to be part of such a loving church family and to work with so many talented, servant hearted people.  It’s an honor to serve with a team that is united in our mission to Love, Share, and Disciple; letting the Spirit guide us as we follow Jesus together.  That spirit of unity and collaboration is one of the many reasons I am so excited about what God is doing here."

Zac George
Worship & Outreach Minister

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Zac has dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel through music. He was a member of the singing group Acappella for 9 years touring around the U.S. and the world. Zac has lead worship all over the country and has a passion for leading God's people in worship. Zac also has a passion for relational ministry and the marginalized. In addition to leading the West Side church in worship, Zac is the lead ministry leader of Celebrate Recovery. Zac and his wife Christina were married in December of 2017, Christina is the Foster Care Coordinator at Southern Christian Children's Home and is one of the leaders of Celebrate Recovery at West Side, they have a  son named Joshua and a daughter Sonny Mae on the way in July 2019.

"I love music, and I love leading God's people every week. Regardless of the style, it is a blessing to be a part of a church that loves to worship God and loves to sing. I also love struggling with others, seeing God work in their lives and walking through life with them."

Jake Greer
​College Minister

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Jake joined the West Side ministry team in June 2015. A graduate of Harding University and an Arkansas native, Jake is passionate about engaging college students and helping them live with Christ-like purpose. After serving in Northwest Arkansas for seven years, Jake and his wife, Tasha, have made the River Valley their home. Jake holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and a Master of Ministry from Harding University. Jake and Tasha have been married in July 2005 and have two children: Josh and Lilly.

Aris Ortiz
Hispanic Minister

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​​Aris has been a member of the West Side ministry team since April of 2015. He is originally from El Salvador has worked with ministries in Texas and Arkansas. He graduated from the School of Biblical Studies of Harding University in Bible and Ministry and is married to Carina, who graduated from Arkansas Tech University with degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in English. She teaches Kindergarten at the Dardanelle School District, Arkansas. They have three children: Aristides Jr.(94’), Jonnathan (96’) and Albertt (04’). Aris has collaborated in jail ministries; helped establish new Spanish congregations in Searcy, Clarksville, Dardanelle and Russellville Arkansas; and, has participated in mission efforts in Belarus, Nicaragua, Mexico and El Salvador.

“Preaching the Word of God is a special call from God. It’s a work that has great blessings and also great responsibilities with great challenges that only with a strong Faith in the Lord, can it be reached. Teaching the Word is powerful, because with that, you will guide the minds of people to recognize a Divine authority that will transform lives, traditions and beliefs to a simple and humble way of life in obedience to God by the Word of Truth. Christ is the center of the message. Salvation is the purpose. Preaching forgiveness of sins and the promises of eternity in Heaven, is God’s main concern before death is reached. Eternal condemnation will be the consequence if the gospel is not obeyed.” We are so blessed to have this opportunity to worship God under the same roof at West Side with a group of people that want to please God.

Mark Hixson
Youth Minister

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