Eldership

 

Elder RandyElder Randall “Randy” Burton

works full-time as a Sales Representative Driver and serves at NewBeginning as Worship Leader. Elder Randy’s five-fold calling is Pastoral. Because his calling is pastoral doesn’t necessarily mean he is a pastor in title or responsibility. It means that he loves people and has a genuine heart of concern for their well-being and spirituality. Elder Randy will be seen encouraging people, hugging them and blessing them with his warm smile. Elder Randy married LaGina Carter in 2002. He is the father of five children: Kaylah, Kennedy, Zachary, Jireh, and Joi. Having found true peace in God, Elder Randy’s favorite scripture is Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

 

Elder OpheliaElder Ophelia Jones 

works full-time as an 8th Grade Lead Teacher of Language Arts in the Cincinnati Public Schools and serves at New Beginning Covenant Church. Elder Ophelia’s five-fold calling is Apostolic, the office that set things in “order”. Elder Ophelia will be seen helping people prioritize their lives in different areas: spiritually, strategically, with time management and with family. Elder Ophelia married John T. Jones, Jr. in 1978. They are the parents of two adult children, Jonathan and Jocelyn. Because God has indeed been faithful to her, Elder Ophelia's favorite scripture is Jude 24-25: "To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen."

 

Elder RemusElder Remus Jones

works full-time as a Life Coach and serves at NewBeginningCovenantChurch. Elder Remus’ five-fold calling is Prophetic. A prophet does not speak on his own account, but what he hears the Lord saying at that moment. The prophet speaks to a person’s future and present situation. Elder Remus will be seen passionately releasing the Word of God to His people, speaking to their future and direction and encouraging them during the trials of their lives. Elder Remus married Sherry Heard in 2004 and they are the parents to one daughter, Niya, and with God’s blessing, will have their second child in the near future. As a man who has learned that deeds must accompany faith in order to produce good success in all situations, Elder Remus' favorite scripture is James 2:26: "For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead." 

 

 

                                  Elder Michelle Langford

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Elder BenitaElder Benita Quinn

works part-time for New Beginning Covenant Church as Family Care Assistant. Elder Benita’s five-fold calling is Apostolic. The five-fold office of the Apostle sets things in “order". Elder Benita will be seen assisting people to bring order to wandering thoughts, settling those who are troubled in their emotions and speaking peace to those who have lost hope.  As a spirit-filled single woman, Elder Benita praises the Lord daily for redemption and renewal as she is reminded in her favorite scripture, Psalms 103:1-5: "Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits - who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."

  

Elder EllenElder Ellen R. Wyatt

works full-time at the University of Cincinnati as Program Director of Campus Services and serves at New Beginning Covenant Church. Elder Ellen’s five-fold calling is Teacher, but she is not a traditional classroom teacher in the school system. Elder Ellen will be seen instructing, mentoring, encouraging and sharing God’s word with His people in a loving and caring way. Elder Ellen’s desire is to teach people how to take God’s word and apply it to everyday living. She is married to Robert Wyatt; combined, they have 6 adult children. Believing and knowing that there is a reason for everything we go through, Elder Ellen’s favorite scripture is Romans 8:28:  "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."