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 - Veronica McGuire
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Veronica has served as our Church Secretary since May 2021. She and her husband Ron have three children, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Ron and Veronica were married on September 21, 1968. Originally from Louisiana, they have made Texas their home since 1992. Veronica is currently serving on the Personnel Committee and plays the piano or the keyboard for our services as well. |
Financial Secretary - Leslie Drastata
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Music Director - Jim Thomas
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