Pastor Jim & Ruby Newton
Jim Newton was Born October 20, 1952 in Ft. Stockton, Texas. Jim grew up in Kingsland, Ft. Worth, and Longview, Texas. Saved at age 9, God began early to develop a heart for ministry. Bro. Jim and Ruby were High School sweet hearts in Longview, Texas and were married on March 12, 1971. Ruby and Jim’s family consist of Susan and husband Juan, Jamee and her husband Jason, and their son, Ben and his wife, Caci and 9 grandchildren. |
Bachelor of Science Degree Christian Education Hyles-Anderson College Crown Point, Indiana Pastoral Counseling Certificate ------- Liberty Baptist University Lynchburg, Virginia ------- Associate pastor for five years Youth Minister Minister to Young Married Outreach Facilitator ----- Started and pastored for three years Calvary Baptist Church Simi Valley, California ----- Started and pastored for two years Grace Baptist Church Carthage, Texas ------- Became pastor in May of 1996 Riverside Baptist Church Riverside, Texas |
Church Secretary - Jasmine Tullos
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Jasmine is our Church Secretary. She takes care of the day to day happenings of our church office. She is the Director of Women on Mission, serves on our church council through the Policy Committee and she is involved in various outreach programs within the church. She and her husband Jim have been married for 9 years. They have 2 children, Jethro and Jozette. Jasmine's husband Jim also serves the church as a sound technician during our services.
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Financial Secretary - Fay Earls
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Fay is filling in as our Financial Secretary. She is
Co-Director of the Crisis Closet and Treasurer of the church. Fay and her husband Fred have been married for 57 years. They have 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and one on the way! Fay's husband Fred serves on our Building and Grounds Committee as well as our Security Team. |
Music Director - Gordon Reese
Gordon is our Music Director. His job includes choosing the music for each service and training the choir for all musical performances. He and his wife Ginger have been married for 32 years. They have 9 children and a number of grandchildren.