Citizens of Zion Senior Pastor and Wife
Rev. Bobby Newman Jr.
and
First Lady Claudia Newman
My Calling is to lead the Members of Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church by preaching, teaching and encouraging the members to develop their spiritual gifts and talents for the Glory of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that men might be saved, their faith might be increased and they may grow spiritually.
Born
December 9, 1952
in Los Angeles, Ca.
Marriage
Wife- Sis. Claudia Dean- Newman- 1982
Family
7 Children
19 Grand Children
3 Great Grandchildren
Hobbies
Fishing, Cooking, Reading, Movies
Education
Graduate of Compton High School
Graduate of Caleb School of Theology
Spiritual Development
Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church
(Formerly 103rd Street Baptist Church)
Compton, Ca.
1962-1971
Junior Deacon
Ambassador for Christ
Junior Choir Member
Baptist Training Union (B.T.U.)
1963
Baptized at 103rd Street Baptist Church by Pastor B.T. Newman Sr.
1971-1979
Wilderness Experience
1980-1982
Trustee
1983-Present
Teacher of Seminar No. 1 New Members Department
1984
Vice Principal Vacation Bible School
Director of Junior Laymen Department
Deacon on Trail
Ordained as Deacon
1994- Present
Administrator of Evangelism Department
Ministerial Experience
Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church
(formerly 103rd Street Baptist Church)
Compton, Ca.
1986
Called to the Ministry
1989- Present
Ordained as a Minister
Preached and public worship
visitation to sick, shut in, nursing homes
hospital, bereavement, institutional visit
funeral Services
Weddings
Baby Blessings
Communion
Baptismal Services
Reception of New Members
Invocations
Benedictions
Bible Classes
Ministerial and Social Counseling
Greetings
Revivals
Teaching Sunday School
Health and Welfare
Jurisdictional Disputes
Pension Plans
Pre-Job Conference
Agreement Negotiations
1995-1996
Remodeled and supervised construction of Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church's Sanctuary, Small Chapel and Building #5
2009
Oversee the remodeling of Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church's N.F. Fisher Fellowship HallConstruction Consultant
Administrative Experience
As Administrator of Evangelism at Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the following ministries are under my leadership and guidance:
1994- Present
Angel tree
Blind Ministry
Dancers Array 'N' Christian Evangelism
Deaf Ministry
Evangelism
Greeters
New Membership Department
Over-Comers Ministry
Prison Ministry
Sick and Shut In
Spanish Ministry
Special Prayer
Spiritual Renewal Conference
Association and Convention Affiliation
Providence District Association, Rev. Sylvester Washington, Moderator
Evangelism Coordinator
Workshop Instructor
California State Baptist Convention
Workshop Instructor
Professional Experience
Laborers' and Plaster Tenders Union, AFL-CIO
Local No. 507
3919 Paramount Blvd.
Lakewood, Ca. 90712
562-421-9346
1971- December, 2010
President, Laborers Local 507
Field Representative
Vice-President
Conduct Union Meetings
Executive Board Member
Delegate to District Council of Southern California
Member, building and Construction Trades Council
Communication and Bills
Budget and Financial Reports
Job fairs
1999- December,2010
Chair Apprenticeship
Sub-Committee for Region two of Southern California
Chairperson, Sub Committee of Brick Tenders of Southern California
Dispatcher
Grievance and Disputes
Procedures for Settlement
Community Involvement
2008 - Present
Welcoming Intervention To Healing In Compton
(W.I.T.H.)
an organization that promotes healing to the City of Compton Through various programs/taskforces that will aid troubled youth and adults to to make and maintain positive lifestyle changes
1990-2004
Counselor- Fred C. Nelles California Youth Authority
City Council Activist - Compton, Long Beach and Lynwood
1990- Present
Provide Assistance to victims of crime
Political Involvement
1997-Present
Lobbying & Political Captain
Poll Watcher
Phone Banking
Campaign Support for the following elected Officials:
* Laura Richardson, Council Person, Long Beach, Ca.
* Laura Richardson, Assemblywoman, California
* Laura Richardson, Congress woman, 37th District
*Jenny Orepeza, Council Person, Long Beach, Ca.
* Barack Obama, President of The United States
* Eric J. Perrodin, Mayor City of Compton, Ca.
* Angela Reddock Esq. Board Member, Los Angeles Community College
Favorite Scriptures
"To fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise."
Proverbs 11:30
"And He saith unto them, Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
Matthew 4:19
Motto
"To God this present age I serve, my calling to fulfill. May all my powers engage, to do my Master's Will."
