KELVIN JACKSON, PSC Chairman - My wife, Tracy, and I moved to Sacramento from Santa Rosa in June 2000 and have been attending New Testament Baptist Church ever since. This Church has been an integral part of our lives; our two daughters, Lindsey and Erin, were both dedicated to the Lord in this Church and we have been blessed to meet some wonderful friends and supportive prayer partners. Since becoming a member, I have served as Chairman of the Brotherhood Ministry, which has allowed me multiple opportunities to serve the Church. My service opportunities through the Brotherhood ministry are too numerous to list individually but they include: facilitate numerous Bible study lessons, actively serve on the Church Leadership Council, plan and coordinate the annual church wide Men’s Retreat, assist the Deacon’s Ministry with home visits and church wide operations, assist the Women’s and Kitchen ministries with food basket distribution, and serve in direct support of most ministries in the Church ranging from security concerns to outreach. I have been blessed to deliver a message from the pulpit and I was also an elementary school classroom teacher for the New Testament Christian School. It is an extreme, and humbling, privilege to now serve as Chairman of The Pastoral Search Committee.
BARBARA JAMES, PSC Secretary - I was born Barbara Ann Cato in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and my family moved to San Francisco when I was a year old. My 6 siblings and I were raised by Christian parents and attended Ebenezer Baptist Church in SF where my 91 year-old father still serves as a Deacon. I have a son, Eric James, two daughters, Karin Green and Andrea Bascochea, and 8 grandchildren. After moving to Sacramento 25 years ago, I worked at McClellan AFB before it closed, then finished up my work career at the County of Sacramento and I retired 2 years ago. I was a member of Murph Emmanuel AME in North Highlands for many years and I loved the fellowship there, but eight years ago I returned to my Baptist roots and joined with NTBC. I have truly been blessed by the ongoing encouragement from the pulpit to attend Bible Studies and Christian Education classes because, as a result, I have greatly increased my time in the Bible, in prayer, in meditation, and in praise; but most of all I’m continuously growing in the knowledge of God’s Holy Word and in my personal relationship with Him. I presently serve in the Christian Education Department and the Pastoral Search Committee. I’m also active in Women of Faith and help with the NTBC Website.
MINISTER MICHAEL CLEVELAND - Minister Michael A. Cleveland is married to the beautiful and loving Kelly Cleveland. He is a member of the ministerial staff at New Testament Baptist Church serving under Pastor Billy Cummings. Minister Cleveland also serves at New Testament in the capacity of Sunday School Superintendant. Minister Cleveland also serves on the NTBC Website Committee, the Brotherhood, and the Christian Education Department, as well as serving as a member of the Pastoral Search Committee. His passions after his Faith and his family are golf, music listening and producing, football, chess, reading, and watching and producing movies. He has been a faithful member at New Testament Baptist Church for approximately 17 years.
JAMES A. EDMONDSON - The passion acquired through his love of Christ, James A. Edmondson joined New Testament Baptist Church in February of 1976, under the leadership of Pastor C.M. Cummings. Bro. Edmondson has served as a member of the Usher Board No. 1, Choir No. 2, and the Brotherhood. After being blessed, New Testament Baptist Church moved to 34th Street, where Brother Edmondson is a member of Sounds of Praise, New Testament Evangelistic Choir, Male Chorus, Vesper Choir and the Prison Ministry. Currently, he is a member of the Sanctuary Choir, Board of Directors, Brotherhood, Bible Study, Prayer Warrior, and Sacramento Metropolitan Choir. Brother Edmondson participated and received training in the following courses: Experiencing God, Master Life, Jesus on Leadership and Family Ties, Mind of Christ, and Revelation Unveiled.
DEACON DAVID GIBSON - I am a 50-year old African American born in Austin, Texas. I attended public schools and graduated from Lyndon Baines High School, where I was involved in sports -- football and weight training. Once I completed high school, I attended Southwest Texas State University. I majored in Criminal Justice and pledged the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Upon graduation, I worked for the Texas Youth Commission for a few years before moving to California. I worked for the California Youth Authority for five years in Ventura and Stockton CA. I then promoted to Parole Agent with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Sacramento. After 30 years working in the Criminal Justice field, I recently retired as a Parole Agent II. I have been married for 18 years to my wife Terri and we have two sons, Ryan, 16 and Corey, 13. We have been members of New Testament Baptist Church for over twenty years. We were married by Pastor C.M. Cummings. I am currently a Deacon and have been involved in leadership for over eight years. I have attended bible study, men’s retreats, youth activities, church fundraisers, and Vacation Bible School. I have taken classes such as Jesus on Leadership, Experiencing God, and Mind of Christ; also Teachers and Deacons Training classes. I chaired the Youth Department for three years and I support the Drama Department by being involved in church plays. I recently joined the 100 Black Men organization.
ANGELA GILL - Angela first visited New Testament Baptist Church when she moved from her hometown of Mt. Morris, Michigan to the Sacramento area over 15 years ago. Through sound biblical teaching and the guidance of the Holy Spirit she has been blessed to put her servant’s heart to work. As a member of the Usher’s Board she eagerly greets and seats those who come to worship. She can also be found in the churches kitchen preparing meals for fellowship after bible study or other special occasions. She is a substitute teacher for Sunday school and also facilitates spiritual enrichment classes. Education is important to Angela and she is grateful to lead the church’s tutoring ministry. Angela is from a loving family of 9 and was blessed to be raised by Christian parents who generously showed loved to one another and others. Although she has no children she is the aunt to many nieces and nephews and godmother to 3 boys. Angela enjoys the arts and drama and wears many hats at Images Theatre Company in Sacramento, Stage Manager being one of them. She has worked in the technology sector for 16 years as an engineer and is currently a technical program manager at Intel. One passage of scripture that helps to provide direction for Angela can be found in I Thessalonians 5:16-18: Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. She is truly honored to serve on the Pastoral Search Committee.
HAROLD GULLEY, SR. - Bro. Gulley is married to Eunice Gulley and they have a blended family consisting of four children and many grandchildren. Children are Debra Moody, Harold Gulley, Jr., Ginger Durham, Alicia Stanback, and daughter-in-law, Benecia Gulley. Four of the many grandchildren reside in California and they are Justin Williams, Morgan Stanback, McKenzie Stanback, and Taurean Gulley. Bro. Gulley joined church at the early age of 13 in Idabel, Oklahoma. He retired from the U.S. Army and has a second retirement from Sutter General Hospital. Bro. Gulley joined New Testament Baptist Church in 1984. He became active in the Outreach Ministry, attended Usher School, and served as President of the Senior Usher Board. He now serves on the Trustee Board, attends Bible Study weekly, assists the Christian School with catering their fund raisers when needed, and he’s an active participant in Vacation Bible School Security. He has completed Christian Education classes including Jesus on Leadership and Experiencing God. “I truly love the Lord and enjoy Serving and Fellowship with the Followers of Christ.” .
ARDORA D. MCCALLEY - I have been a member of New Testament for almost 15 years. I am a mother of two, and a grandmother of one. But most of all I am a child of God. I love the Lord and strive to serve Him in whatever way He leads. I study the word of God both collectively with the body and on my own. I pray that I will always hear when God speaks and respond immediately. In response to hearing God’s call I serve New Testament by being a part of the Kitchen Ministry, Trustee Board, Discipleship Training Teacher and now the Pastoral Search Committee. I pray that I am open to the Lord to see through His eyes the man that God has already predestined to be our next Pastor. .
STEPHANIE MILES - Sis. Miles’ bio is not available, however, we know that she not only works in the church office, but that she is a member of NTBC and faithfully serves the leadership, auxiliaries, and congregation of this church freely giving of her time after work and on weekends to help where needed. And now she also serves on the PSC team.
CHARLES WARD - Bro. Ward was born on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois and was raised in the deep South. He is a widower and his children are all adults. He works as a Deputy Clerk in Probate at the Superior Court of California. Bro. Ward joined NTBC in the late ‘70’s and serves in several ministries of the Church including the Brotherhood, Bible Study Teacher for Jr. High and High School students, Prayer Leader for Wednesday night prayer services, and he teaches Trimester classes for the Christian Education Department. He is also a Yokefellow (Philippians 4:2) serving with the Deacon Ministry.