May 1st
The pastor search committee would like to announce a new member of the committee, based on the original process used to select the committee. Nicole Austin will be joining and will also be serving as the secretary of the committee. Nicole and her husband, Brandon, have been active members of our church for the past several years and have served our church in various capacities. Nicole was raised in a Christian home in the area, attending and being saved through the ministry of a Southern Baptist church in our county. Welcome, Nicole! Tim Brown will begin serving as chair of the committee.
The committee would like to also thank church members who submitted pastor search surveys during the recent survey period. These have already provided valuable information for our committee's search process. Please continue to pray for the committee for the Holy Spirit to communicate clearly with all committee members and for the committee to work on God's timing to select the Pastor God has already selected for New Salem Baptist.
The Pastor Search Committee
April 29th
The pastor search committee extends condolences to Cathie Copeland and her family in the passing of Dwight Copeland. We will continue to pray for each member of the family in the coming days, weeks, and months. Dwight has been an integral member of the pastor search committee and served as its chair. Dwight displayed the characteristics of what it means to be a Christian in his leadership of the committee as he led with a servant's heart. He led with wisdom, love, patience, a strong work ethic, and loyal dedication. Each of us is very grateful for his leadership, character, and integrity.
In Loving Memory of Dwight D. Copeland
A Faithful Servant to God, His Family, and His Church
The Pastor Search Committee
February 26th
The pastor search committee is pleased to announce that Mike Woods has accepted an offer to be the interim pastor at New Salem. Mike retired from First Baptist Church-Powder Springs in 2021 after serving for 40 years there. Mike holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Reigion from Shorter College and a Masters of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Mike and his wife Myra have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mike will begin his ministry at New Salem Sunday, March 2nd. There will be a meet-greet reception after the morning service the following Sunday March 9th. Mike will be serving in the interim pastor role until such time as a senior pastor is called. We know that you will give Mike and Myra a warm greeting and that you will be praying for him and his ministry.
The Pastor Search Committee
January 13th
One of our goals as a pastor search committee is to keep the church congregation fully informed of our progress. We are currently in the process of interviewing candidates for the position of interim pastor. As we do this, it has been a tremendous blessing to speak with men who have dedicated their lives to the service of God's work. It is also gratifying to know that these men are willing to help our church as we go through a transition phase. We, as a committee, promise to do the best that we can, but as the same time lean wholly on the Lord, not on our own understanding.
The Pastor Search Committee,
Tim Brown, Dwight Copeland, Charlie Johnson, Adam Starnes, Robby Steltenpohl
Pastor Search Committee members:
Tim Brown
Charlie Johnson
Adam Starnes
Robby Steltenpohl
Nicole Austin
