About Us
About Us
Our Journey
Dr. Aldren Sadler Sr. and Gloria Jean Sadler
The inception of The Church of New Beginnings dates back to 2006, when Aldren Sadler Sr. and his wife, Jean, prayerfully sought God’s direction about starting a nondenominational church in their community of Rockdale County, Georgia. Family and friends enthusiastically supported this vision, and an organizational meeting was held on June 8 at the City of David Covenant Church at 3180 Highway 20, thanks to the generosity of City of David Pastor Charles Hodnett.
In addition to Pastor Sadler and First Lady Jean Sadler, the meeting was attended by the following Godly men and women who shared a desire make an impact in their community:
- Barbara Harrison
- JC Harrison
- Candice Holland
- Felicia Lackey
- Layarette Lucas
- Naomi Jones
- Elijah Perkins
- Lazarus Perkins
- Octavia Rias
- Tracy Jones Perkins
- Jasmine Phillips
- Paul Phillips
- Cynthia Smith
- Reggie Smith
- Theo Smith and two children under the age of 5: Dylan and Chase Lackey.
Without deacons, elders, a choir or even a praise team in place, Pastor Sadler led the first service of the new church on June 18, which happened to be Father’s Day.
Following worship, the church family elected officers:
- Aldren Sadler, Sr. as President
- Jean Sadler as Vice President
- Layarette Lucas as Secretary
- Tonia Jones as Assistant Secretary
- Cynthia Smith as Treasurer
- J.C. Harrison as Assistant Treasurer.
It was on this day that the church was christened The Church of New Beginnings.
The church family quickly got down to work on having a logo professionally created, getting a sign made, drafting by-laws and registering with the Secretary of State as a 501 (c) 3. After four drafts, the buy-laws were completed and adopted in 2008, and the church officially became a 501 (c) 3
In 2009 with the help of Cornelius Foster.
The first Praise Team of the church consisted of:
- Matthew Hall
- Tracy Perkins
- Tonia Jones
- Lazarus Perkins
- Octavia Rivas.
On Monday January 3, 2011, a Hammond A-100 Organ was purchased due to special contributions by members and a large donation by Bro. Wheatford Ashby.
Our current Praise Team consists of the following members:
- Anthony Preston Sr. – organist.
- Austin Sawyer, drummer
Singers:
- Lillie McPhaul
- Sandra Brown
- Mosun Adekunle
- Layarette Lucas
- Ethel Jones
- James Williams
- Daylen Lackey
- Karlos Gibson Jr.
The church’s first Dance Ministry included:
- Layarette Lucas
- Chandler Heard
- Octavia Rivas
- Felicia Sadler
- Candice Holland.
On June 10, 2018, a major turn in our journey began: the City of David Covenant Church turned the property located at 3180 Hwy 20 South Conyers, Georgia 30013 over to Church of New Beginnings International, Inc.
Our mission at Church of New Beginnings is to
Encourage, Educate and Empower each member to
establish an intimate relationship with Jesus
Christ.
