I was baptized when I was about ten years old, but I did not truly understand what it meant to become a Christian. I was baptized simply so that I could be made a member of a church. It was not until a few years later that I became aware of what it took to become a Christian – faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone! It was then that I trusted in Christ and he gloriously saved me!
I was called into the pastorate in 1999, and since then I have had the privilege of serving four different churches. I have been pastor here at First Newark since 2008. It has been a joy to serve here, and I have seen God bless in many ways.
My wife, Angela, and I have been married since 1989, and we have three wonderful children. Meredith is our oldest and is married to Ryan West. Both Meredith and Ryan are musically gifted. Ethan is our middle child, and he loves gospel music! He sings with a group called Lifesong, as well as occasionally singing with the family. Emily is our youngest. She sings with the youth praise band and loves acting.
I graduated from Thomas County Central High School in 1984. I have a Bachelor of Theology degree from The Baptist College of Florida and a Master’s Degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
It is my desire to see people become fully devoted followers of Christ. May God be glorified through the ministry of First Newark!
I was called into the pastorate in 1999, and since then I have had the privilege of serving four different churches. I have been pastor here at First Newark since 2008. It has been a joy to serve here, and I have seen God bless in many ways.
My wife, Angela, and I have been married since 1989, and we have three wonderful children. Meredith is our oldest and is married to Ryan West. Both Meredith and Ryan are musically gifted. Ethan is our middle child, and he loves gospel music! He sings with a group called Lifesong, as well as occasionally singing with the family. Emily is our youngest. She sings with the youth praise band and loves acting.
I graduated from Thomas County Central High School in 1984. I have a Bachelor of Theology degree from The Baptist College of Florida and a Master’s Degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
It is my desire to see people become fully devoted followers of Christ. May God be glorified through the ministry of First Newark!
I was born and raised in Lenox, Georgia (North Cook County). Although I grew up in church, I didn’t surrender my life to Christ until September of 1999 at the funeral of a childhood friend. I realized that although I had “walked an aisle” and “said a prayer” there was never a transformation in my life.
Not long after I gave my life to Christ, He led me to a small country church in Adel, Georgia where I grew closer to Him. I was involved in working with the youth group (mostly leading worship) and began to feel that God was calling me to full-time ministry. I finally surrendered to the call of ministry, specifically to be a shepherd to students.
I went to Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Georgia where I graduated in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with a concentration in Student Ministry. I was ordained as a minister in October of 2014.
I have been the Youth Pastor at First Newark Baptist Church since June 2014. I am excited to see what God is doing at this church and in the Youth Ministry. I look forward to seeing what He will continue to do here.
Not long after I gave my life to Christ, He led me to a small country church in Adel, Georgia where I grew closer to Him. I was involved in working with the youth group (mostly leading worship) and began to feel that God was calling me to full-time ministry. I finally surrendered to the call of ministry, specifically to be a shepherd to students.
I went to Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Georgia where I graduated in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with a concentration in Student Ministry. I was ordained as a minister in October of 2014.
I have been the Youth Pastor at First Newark Baptist Church since June 2014. I am excited to see what God is doing at this church and in the Youth Ministry. I look forward to seeing what He will continue to do here.
I was born in Thomasville, GA. I have been married 29 years this year to Randy Wilcox. I am blessed with a wonderful family: Kyle Wilcox, Ashley Wilcox, Stephen & Jenna (Wilcox) Coffee and further blessed to be called “Jeje” by my 4 year old granddaughter, Katie Belle Coffee. We are members at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church.
It has been my pleasure to work at First Newark Baptist Church since God led me here in August of 2004. I look forward to continuing to serve Him here!
It has been my pleasure to work at First Newark Baptist Church since God led me here in August of 2004. I look forward to continuing to serve Him here!
