Currently, Dr. Newton serves as the first female and youngest Executive Pastor in Emmanuel Baptist Church’s 143-year history, working under the leadership of the Senior Pastor Rev. Anthony L. Trufant. Her leadership of the Sunday morning 11 a.m. service has seen significant growth, attributed to her enthusiastic and innovative approach to ministry. Dr. Newton is an engaging preacher and teacher who is has a gift for making the word of God come alive for other people. As a creative leader, Dr. Newton is a solutions oriented problem solver who strives to see hurdles as opportunities for innovation. Dr. Newton's commitment to personal and professional growth led her to earn a Doctor of Ministry degree from Emory University Candler School of Theology in 2021, where her research focused on healthy church transitions.

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