The playground at Terry Elementary School, located at 10800 Mara Lynn Rd. in Little Rock, is seen in the foreground while Immanuel Baptist Church, located at 501 N. Shackleford Rd., is visible in the background on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Kyle McDaniel)
Attendance at Immanuel Baptist Church is down sharply and concerns about the congregation's future are widespread as the church remains divided over the leadership of Lead Pastor Steven Smith, multiple deacons said in recent interviews with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and at a Feb.
