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​I have had the privilege of being the pastor of First Newark since 2008.  I love these folks!  I am grateful that God called me here.

I also love my family!  I have been married to Angela since 1989, and God had blessed us with some great kids.  Our oldest daughter, Meredith, is married to Ryan West, and in 2017 God brought a little boy, Myles, into their lives.  Our son, Ethan, is married to Cassidee, and they also had an addition in 2017, their son Coleson.  As any grandparent can attest, Myles and Coleson are such a blessing and joy to our family!  Emily is our youngest daughter, and is a student at Columbus State College.  I am one blessed man!  

​It is my desire to see people become fully devoted followers of Christ.   May God be glorified through the ministry of First Newark!
My wife Tara and I have been married for 7 years and have a beautiful daughter Collins. We both grew up in the Thomas and Grady county area. We enjoy the outdoors and spending time with our families. We have been truly blessed that God has called us to minister to students.

Over the last several years, I have been involved in various student, and college ministries. In March 2019, I accepted the call to First Newark Baptist Church as Associate/Student Pastor.  I am very excited about the future that God has in store for the student ministry. We want to see students make radical life changes in Jesus and prepare them to radically change this world for him.  I want to invite all students and families to come join us at First Newark Baptist Church. 
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I was born in Thomasville, GA.  I have been married 31 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 7 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!