Rev. Craig E. Batson
​Pastor

Pastor Craig was called to Calvary Baptist Church in August 2016. He previously served as Pastor in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida. He was called into the ministry at the age of 16. He was licensed to preach at Westside Baptist Church in Lake Wales, Florida in 1979. After graduating from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee, Craig was ordained to the Gospel Ministry by Dr. Adrian Rogers, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee in 1988.
He married Robyne (Miles) Batson in 1985. Robyne is an elementary school teacher in Arlington. They have three adult children.
Karyne married Will Cross on March 10, 2018. She is an art teacher in Hernando High and a ceramicist. Will is a mechanic. 
Joshua has severe autism and enjoys being with his dad. 
Jeremiah lives in Horn Lake, MS and feels called to missions.

Pastor Craig and Brother Chris
​In Ministry

Bro. Chris Buckner
​Music Director

Bro. Chris Buckner is the Music Director. He joined the staff at Calvary in June 2009. He is married to Brittany Renee and they have three children. (Parker, Dawson, and Emma Grace)
Bro. Chris studies Music Education at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He also works at Rose Construction. He enjoys ministering through music, children, and youth. 

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
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Church and Financial Secretary

Shirley Conlee
​Pianist

​Shirley started playing the piano in church at the age of nine. She played the accordion and sang with her band over WKBL Radio Station. Her husband was a pastor and she has been the pianist in various churches.