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Join us for community worship at our Baptist church in Waco Texas every Sunday at 11

Greater New Light Waco
  • Home
  • About
    • About Greater New Light
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Team
    • Pastoral Declaration
  • Events
    • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • NEWSLETTER
  • CHRISTIAN EDUCATATION
    • SUNDAY SCHOOL
    • LightGroups
    • Virtual Bible Study
    • Noonday Bible Study
  • Watch
    • Featured Sermons
    • Watch Live
  • Contact
    • Welcome to GNL!
  • Give
    • Support The Mission

Our Offices and Ministries

Officers:

  • Senior Pastor: Torrence D. Spears
  • Diaconate Chairperson: Deacon William Clayburn
  • Trustee Chairperson: Deacon Michael Gross
  • Church Council Chairperson: 
  • Finance Team Officer: Karen Grant
  • Church Administrator: Carlton Willis

Staff:

  • Assistant to the Pastor for Congregational Care: Reverend Sheila Turner
  • Assistant to the Pastor for Christian Education: Reverend Arthur Hobbs
  • Associate Minister (Intern): Minister Kendall Petteway
  • Minister of Music and Worship Arts: Dr. Sylvia Jones
  • Executive Assistant to the Pastor: FaLina Lagway
  • Director of Public Engagement: Misa Mujevic-Dzodic
  • Church Administrator Liaison: Luciana Sharee Williamson
  • Finance Officer: Karen Grant
  • Facilities and Grounds Manager: Jared Carter
  • Building Steward: Jayveon Lagway
  • Interim Media Lead: Dr. Luxjoria Spears
  • Sound and Lights Engineer(s): Terry Baker/Elon Lindsay
  • Social Media Coordinator: Romina Vidal Martinez

Ministries:

  • His Eternal Light Ministry (H.E.R.): Lady Dr. Luxjoria Spears
  • Prayer and Intercessory Team: Theresa Surley
  • Ambassadors: Deborrah Slaughter
  • Legacies of Light Senior Ministry: Mary Williams & Betty Stewart
  • Lighthouse Kids: Kelcie Griggs
  • Lighthouse Youth: Shannon Mangum
  • Lighthouse U: Jamarcus Ransom
  • Greater Light Orientation and Welcome (G.L.O.W.): Sharee Williamson
  • Men’s Ministry: Deacons Lawrence Washington & Dennis Gross
  • Culinary Team: Lesley Williams
  • Music and Worship Arts: Dr. Sylvia Jones
  • Media Ministry (Interim): Dr. Luxjoria Spears
  • Liturgical Dance: Kelcie Griggs
  • Condolence Committee: FaLina Lagway, Willie Clayburn, Sheila Turner, Betty Stewart

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Greater New Light Waco

925 N 18th St, Waco, TX 76707

(254) 754-1114

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