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​​I have been the Pastor of First Newark Baptist Church since 2008.  I am grateful that God called me here.  I love being the Pastor here!

I have been married to Angela since 1989, and God has blessed us with three wonderful children.  Our oldest daughter, Meredith, is married to Ryan West.  They are the parents of two little boys, Myles and Brooks.  In addition, they have two other special young teenagers -a brother and sister - that have come to live with them, Suzzanna and Sonny.  Our son, Ethan, is married to Cassidee, and they are the parents of Coleson and Ellie Kate.  Our youngest daughter, Emily, is college student at this time.  I love them all!

​It is my desire to see people become fully devoted followers of Christ.  May God be glorified through the ministries if First Newark Baptist Church.
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!