Pastor Bobby T. Newman
and
First Lady Charmaine Newman
July 31, 1963 to Present
For 45 years, Dr. Bobby T. Newman has been a dedicated and successful pastor of Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located in Compton, California.
Born in Boyton, Oklahoma, he received his early years of education in Oklahoma. After moving to Los Angeles, California at the age of 12, he continued and completed his formal years of education. A graduate of Reed Christian College, he holds a Bachelor of Theology Degree, an Honorary Doctor of Divinity and served as Dean of Students for many years.
Pastor B. T. Newman
"The Joy of Being Remembered"
Genesis 8:1;15-19
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: February 12, 1934
Boyton, Oklahoma
Married 56 years
Wife - Charmaine Newman
Six Children - 5 Sons/1 Daughter
21 Grandchildren/16 Great-Grandchildren
EDUCATION
Graduated from Jordan High School
Los Angeles, California
Received a Bachelor of Art Degree in Theology
Reed Christian College of Religion
Received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree
Reed Christian College of Religion
MILITARY
Served 3 years in the United States Navy
Honorable Discharge
CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE
District: Providence District Association
Positions held:
1st Vice Moderator
Recording Secretary
Teacher/Seminary Leader
State: California State Baptist Convention
(Affiliated since 1965)
Postions held:
President - 1987 - 1992
Vice President at Large (5 years)
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Helped to organize the California State Baptist
Children, Youth & Youth Adult Convention
National: National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.
Positions held:
Vice President of the National Evangelistic Department
Statistician
Member - Board of Directors
SOCIAL & CIVIC DUTIES
School Board Advisor
Ecumenical
Task Force
City Council & Officials Advisor
Adopt-A-School Program Participant
S.E.A. Program
Social Concerns of Southern California
Lifetime member of N.A.A.C.P.
Pastors for Compton
Welcoming Intervention to Healing In Compton (W.I.T.H)
AWARDS
As a leader, role model and mentor, he has received numerous
distinguished awards and honors from:
Governor's Office
IRS
California State Assembly
State of California Senate
City of Compton
City of Lynwood
Compton Community College
California State Baptist Convention
PERSONAL STATEMENT
As an anointed servant of God, I am recognized locally and nationally as a gospel preacher, pastor, bible teacher, organizer and leader. My desire is to share what God has given me to edify the souls of men.
My motto is: "I am HELPLESS without Christ, POWERLESS, without His Spirit, and UNARMED without His Word."
Pastor Bobby T. Newman is author of the Citizens of Zion Baptist Church Procedures and Operational Manual. This manual has been highly requested and implemented by numerous congregations across the country. To purchase a copy of the operational manual, you may contact the church office at 310-638-0536 or send a request to citizensofzion@sbcglobal.net.
Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church
12930 South Lime Avenue
Compton, California 90221
Phone (310) 638-0536
Fax (310) 638-5653
