Dustin Small

I was born in New Mexico in 1995. Then, my parents moved the family to Arkansas in 1998 and I have called Mountain Home my home for eleven years. I have been blessed with two awesome parents and two great brothers and a sister. I've always had a passion for the outdoors and for the Lord, so Upstream Adventures is the perfect place for me. I enjoy spending time with my brothers, hunting, fishing, and a new hobby - trapping.

"Whatever you do, do it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men." - Colossians 3:23

Glory to God! Happily married to my BEAUTIFUL wife Anna; we are blessed with three great girls - Elizabeth, Kara and Madelyn. We operated Camp Living Stones, Inc., a Christian adventure camp in East Tennessee for ten years before moving to Mountain Home, AR to serve as Recreation Pastor at First Baptist Church. We love the outdoors - hiking, boating, fishing and videoing hunts. Our hearts are set to encourage others to know Christ and His Word and enjoy the abundant life He gives.

"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8

I was raised in the Mountain Home area, graduating from Norfork High School in 1982. The Lord blessed me with my long life partner, Tammy Banning, who was also raised in the Moutain Home area. God blessed us with four children, three girls and one boy. Alicia (23) who is married to Bryan. God blessed them with their first child, Brayden (2), and blessed Tammy and me with our first grandson. Ashton (19), who is married to Brett and Kristen (21). All of our children live in Mountain Home. We have one son, Dustin (14). I have been in Law Enforcement for 24 years and I am an Arkansas State Trooper. I enjoy working with our youth, spending time with my family in the Ozark Outdoors and hunting with my son Dustin.

"Train a child in the ways he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6

I've been married to my awesome wife, Anita, for 22 years. We have been blessed with four children, Colton and Corey (14), Jeremy (13) and Jill (8). Our family loves spending time outdoors, boating, fishing, shooting archery and hunting. I am committed to my family and Upstream Adventures has shown me how to be the leader in my family, my church and my community. Anita and I own and operate Ozark Fireplace Center, Inc. in Gassville, AR.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3: 5-6

A 1986 graduate of Watson Chapel in Pine Bluff, AR. Married to Christie DeeAnn Cox of Mountain Home, AR. Father of three; Carly, Tristan and Joseph (JD). Employed by the Corps of Engineers at Bull Shoals Dam as a journeyman mechanic.

My passion for the outdoors and wanting to serve the Lord is why I'm on board with Upstream Adventures.

"The words of a Man's mouth are deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook." Proverbs 18:4

Born and raised in Mountain Home, AR, brad grew to love bow hunting, turkey hunting, duck hunting, and fishing. Brad attended college at UCA and Dental School in Memphis, TN. He is married to his wife, Cara, and they have been blessed with a beautiful daughter, Whitten. While practicing dentistry in Mountain Home, Brad continues to enjoy the same outdoor activities that he grew to love as a boy.

Born in LA, lower Arkansas, I have been huntin' and fishin' all my life. I graduated in 2000 from SAU Tech in Camden, AR with an Associates in Electronics. That moved me to Mountain Home in May of 2000 to work for Baxter Healthcare as a Technologist. Here the Lord blessed me with a great family, my wife Sheryl and two wonderful daughters, Haley (6) and Maci (2). I am honored to be a part of Upstream Adventures which has helped me to grow closer to the Lord and be a part of a great family at First Baptist Church.

"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10

God has blessed my life with two beautiful girls. Joy, my wife, and Madeline (8), my stepdaughter. I've called Mountain Home my home town since my dad moved the family here in 1977. My parents took us to church every Sunday and Wednesday and are 30+ year members at College & North Church of Christ. Dad retired from the U.S Corp of Engineers in 1999 so I've lived near water my entire life. That really worked out well since my dad and I both LOVE to fish. I also grew up hunting small game and birds like dove and quail. I started hunting deer and turkey about 9 years ago and fell in love with it. I grew up in the church but didn't really get serious about God until my early 30's. Thanks to my wife's faith and encouragment, my faith has increased exponentially and my walk with Christ is stonger than ever before. I feel honored that Eric asked me to be a part of Upstream Adventures and I'm looking forweard to the opportunity to get out and talk to other men about the awesome plan God has for all of us.

" For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." - Romans 1:20

We are originally from Mississippi County and have resided throughout the state in my career in Law Enforcement. We moved to Mountain Home in 1992 from Forrest City, shortly thereafter our family joined the First Baptist Church in Mountain Home. I have been married to Becky for 35 years; we have three children, Jennifer, who is married to Jeff Boogaar (son of John and Carol Jo), they reside in Fayetteville. Laura Beth, who is married to Josh Baker; they reside here in Mountain Home. Our son Justin work for A.D.C. and currently lives here in Mountain Home. We have been blessed so far with three wonderful granddaughters. As you can tell, family means so much to Becky and myself. Our family enjoys many outdoor activities and we spend time with one another engaged in outdoor recreation. I am thankful for the fact that our children are all Christians and active in the local church. I believe that the "Upstream Advnetures" ministry will assist other who are seeking Christ to find Him.

"And after him was Sham-gar, the son of Anath, which slew the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad; and He also delivered Israel." - Judges 3:31