New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is a religious origination that is dedicated to bringing souls to Christ while enriching the lives of our members and community. B.F. Ballard. Over the next thirty-years the church continued to grow under notable pastors as Rev. T.T. Wallace, Rev. Frank Edwards, Rev. Eddie Prophet, Rev. McLeod, and Rev. J. Lewis. During this time period they kept the flame burn
ing and it is still burning today. In November 1951 the Holy Spirit lead the member to choose Rev. Paul Jones as their pastor. Through this leadership the membership flourished, souls were saved and the church developed a financial program. In 1967, feeling the need and being lead by God, Rev. Jones and the church decided to purchase some property and build a new edifice. In 1987 Rev. Jones was laid to rest and Rev. F. C. Holiday was called to lead Gods people. Under his leadership the church continued to grow and the Youth Department and Mass Choir flourished, also we began a Radio and Television Ministry. In August 1992 Rev. Holiday was call to minister in Houston, Texas; therefore, Rev. D.J. Bernard was called keep the fire burning at New Bethel, which is something he did. In 1998 God sent us Rev. Travis Hulett, a man with a vision that is currently being fulfilled. Major accomplishments: re-vitalized youth ministry and children’s church, remarkable growth of Bible Study attendance, remodeling, and beautification of church edifice, providing service to senior citizens of the community, also the organization of a care ministry.
