About Us

Since 1936, Southside has stood to be a light in the community, a place where everyone is welcomed and at home. When you arrive on our campus, it is our desire that you feel a small, close community atmosphere amidst the large, growing campus. We exist to reach our community in worship and on the web to extend the Gospel in Greenville and throughout the world. We also desire that our members be connected with a small group where they can grow and nurture each through difficult and prosperous times of life. Finally, we strive for growth in the lives of those who are a part of Southside.

Our mission is simple: REACH. CONNECT. GROW.

In February of 1936, God placed a passion on the hearts of 44 individuals for a church in this area of Greenville, and Southside Baptist Church was formed. Under the leadership of R. Z. Mullins, Southside members met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Aldridge until July 19, 1936, when the new building was completed. God has continued to bless over the years through numerous build projects and expansion of our campus from the 150 seat auditorium to our current 500 seat Sanctuary. We are thankful for God's continued hand on us in the past and we continue to look to the future to reach our community.

Scott Ferguson has served churches across Alabama for almost thirty years. Dr. Ferguson holds graduate degrees from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Scott was a practicing veterinarian in the areas around Knoxville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia for almost five years. Understanding the call of God upon his life to be a gospel minister, he resigned from veterinary practice to enroll in a one-of-a-kind theological training program founded by Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama and Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Upon completion of the program, Scott began to serve in full-time vocational ministry. Over the years, he has served several churches across Alabama as a pastor, interim pastor, associate pastor, staff minister and now transitional pastor.

Having a desire to see the Gospel taken to the nations, he has led over twenty-five international mission trips focusing mainly on nations in Africa and South America. As a pastor-teacher, he has been a guest lecturer in several college and seminary classrooms and has served as an adjunct instructor in the Ministry Training Institute of Samford University for several years. Scott has also completed all the required coursework to complete the Doctor of Ministry degree at Southern Seminary. He enjoys sports of all kinds, reading, and spending time with family.

Scott is married to the former Jennifer Diane Skeen of Snellville, Georgia. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Auburn University. A former teacher, coach, and school board member, Jennifer currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Auburn City Schools in Auburn, Alabama.

The Fergusons are the proud parents of six children and grandparents of three fantastic little ones with two more on the way in the Fall of 2025.

As a family, the Fergusons are committed to making disciples locally and around the world.

Will and his wife Jessica have been married for 17 years. They have two children, Austin (13) and Jill (10). They both graduated from Fort Dale Academy and reside in Greenville. They have been attending Southside Baptist Church for 10 years and became members in 2018. Will has been supply preaching for almost 3 years, including Southside. Will earned a Bachelors in Sports and Fitness Management degree from Troy University and is expected to graduate from the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University in May of 2026 with a Master’s Degree in Christian Leadership.

Elizabeth Bozeman has attended Southside Baptist Church since she moved to Greenville, Alabama in 2002 and later became a member in 2011. She actively participated in the Children's and Youth Ministries, including plays, choir, VBS, and the puppet/drama team. After graduating high school, Elizabeth attended Troy University (Go Trojans!) where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2015, as well as her Master of Science in Human Resource Management in 2017.

Upon her return to Greenville, she became actively involved once again at SBC - serving in various areas including: Nursery, Children's Wednesday night Discipleship, VBS Preschool Leader (4-5 year olds), Young Adult Ministry, and most recently as a member of the Children's Ministry Leadership Team. Understanding the Lord's call for her to serve more fully within Children's Ministry, she is currently enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She is pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Childhood/Weekday Education, as well as a Master of Christian Education with a concentration in Family Ministry.

Elizabeth is married to Mitch Bozeman, who is also from Greenville. Mitch currently serves as a Unit Administrative NCO for the Alabama National Guard. The Bozemans will be celebrating four years of marriage in December 2025, and are the proud parents of their handsome one year old son, John Harris, and precious pup, Dobby! Elizabeth feels extremely blessed to continue seeking God's Will for her in this journey while serving at her home church of SBC as the Director of Children's Ministry.