Calvary Baptist Church

Bro. Jackson Heflin was born in Edmond, OK, on July 10th, 2002, to Aaron and Becky Heflin, the grandson of Edwin and Nancy Heflin (Candler). His dad became the pastor at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Ardmore, OK, shortly after he was born. In 2009, God moved the family to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, OK, and that same year he was saved. God began preparing Jackson for a life of service and ministry as he led worship during Sunday Evening services, with the youth group worship team on Wednesday Nights, and at church camps (including Bogg Springs in Wickes, AR and Cedar Hills in Binger, OK). Jackson announced his calling to ministry in 2019 and began preaching at Landmark and other surrounding churches. 

After graduating High School in 2020, God led Jackson to Magnolia, AR, to pursue a degree in Instrumental Music Education at Southern Arkansas University (SAU). While there, he became a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was active at the Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship (MBSF) ministry on campus. A need soon arose for a worship leader at Calvary, and God had prepared Jackson to fill that role. He became Music Director at Calvary and also led worship at the MBSF during his time in college. In 2024, he became Associate Pastor as he took on various other responsibilities - including teaching with the youth group - and he graduated from SAU after the fall semester. Jackson has since continued to serve as Associate Pastor as he leads worship, teaches Sunday School, and fills in the pulpit as needed. He also works as a Band Director at the Magnolia School District. 

During his time in college, Jackson met Leah Morton - a fellow MBSF student and member at Calvary. They married on June 10, 2022, and have been blessed with two children. Elliott Nye Heflin, their son, was born on March 7, 2024. Their daughter, Bonnie Miles Heflin, was born on January 29, 2026. He continually thanks God for his family, who continue to be a tremendous blessing to him. 

Jackson is also honored to have served in various other capacities, including writing music for Vacation Bible School and serving as a Music Director for the American Baptist Association at the national level.