Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Our Pastor & First Lady
Dr. Kerry L. Newburn
- Senior Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Rockford, IL since 1993.
- Certified Marriage & Family Counselor ~ Louisiana Baptist University
- Business Management Degree – University of Texas, Arlington
- Completion of Old & New Testament Content & Value
- Louisiana Baptist University
- Received Honorary Doctorate Degree – November 16, 2003
- Logos Christian College & Graduate Schools – Jacksonville, Florida
- Moderator, Progressive Baptist District Association, Rockford, IL
Evangelist Arthenia Newburn
- Born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
- Graduate of Grand Beauty College in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
- Retired from Bergner’s in Rockford as a Fragrance Consultant.
- Served as instructor for the Minister’s Wives Division in the Rockford and Vicinity District Association.
- Presently serves as an active minister within Bethel Church and as an instructor for both Women’s Bible Class and Sunday School.
Pastor Kerry L, Newburn and wife, Arthenia have been married 40+ years and have three sons, one daughter and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ministry Leaders
Arthenia Newburn
Associate Minister
Anderson Barbary
Associate Minister
Loren Young
Associate Minister
Clifford Webb
Associate Minister