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PASTOR: DR. CALVIN NEWSOM SR.
Born June 22, 1963 in Columbia, MS to Mr. Ned and Dorothy Newsom. He was the first of eight siblings. He attended the Columbia Public School System for grades 1-7. He attended the Marion County School System for grades 8-12. He graduated in 1981 from East Marion High School in the top 10 of his class.
On June 27, 1982 he preached his first sermon at Friendship M.B. Church of Columbia, MS under the leadership of Dr. L.Z. Blankinship Sr. In August 1982 he started night classes at Mississippi Baptist Seminary of Jackson, MS. He later transfered to Harper Baptist Seminary of Magnolia, MS. He graduated in 1990 with his Bachelor of Theology. He went on to continue his studies at Harper Baptist Seminary. In 1993 he graduated with his Masters of Theology. In 1998 Harper Baptist Seminary bestowed upon him the Honorary Doctorate of Divinity.
In 1989 he was led to Harmony M.B. Church, where he was chosen to be their pastor. He remained the under shephard of their flock until July 1992. In November 1992 he was lead to John The Baptist M.B. church, where he was chosen to be pastor. This was his second church as its' leader. He is presently serving as the under shephard of this flock.
He is a County Supervisor for Marion County MS. The people of Marion County have trusted him to lead in this capacity for several terms. He is also an instructer at Harper Baptist Seminary Satelite Extention located in Marion County MS.
He is a family man who loves God,Family,Hunting, Fishing, and Football. He played football ( Linebacker and Running Back ) at East Marion High School under the legendary MS Hall of Fame Coach Leslie Peters. He is married to Mrs. Elaine Anderson. He has 5 children: Christian, Yolanda, Shanda, Calvin Jr. and John.
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