Affectionately known as Pastor ‘E’; is a leader, a teacher, and a man of praise & worship that loves God and God’s people. Growing up in Little Mountain of Hope MB Church, he was like a son to his Pastor, the late Bishop Slayton Palms Jr. Bishop Palms saw something great in him and began to groom him in ministry. Pastor Newson preached his first sermon at the young age of 13 for their Men’s Day titled “Following the Vision to Build”, referencing the scripture Ecclesiastes 3:3. Bishop Palms was a great teacher and mentor to him.

Pastor Newson faithfully served Bishop Palms and Greater Mountain of Hope for over 35 years. He has held many positions in the ministry such as Youth Leader, Youth Minister, and Sunday School teacher. But the assignment that gave him the most honor was being an Armor Bearer to Bishop Palms, a role in which he dedicated himself to taking care of his leader until the passing of Bishop Palms in December 2020. After the passing of Bishop Palms, Pastor Newson began to seek the Lord for direction in his life and in 2021 he was licensed and ordained in the gospel. Since accepting the position of Pastor of Greater Mountain of Hope; he has focused on rebuilding the ministry and outreach in the community.

Pastor Newson is a husband, father, and grandfather. He has been married to Lady
Kimberly Newson (Lady K) for over 16 years. Pastor Newson believes that if we can just recognize who we are in God and have faith in Him, we can do great things. His message is “There is Hope for you because you are destined for Greater”.