GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
New Beginnings Praise & Worship Center has a dynamic pastoral staff which is varied in their leadership abilities, gifting, talents, and teaching. This helps with the variety of people who need leadership
and support in their lives.
Pastor Barry Knight
FOUNDER/SENIOR PASTOR
Pastor Barry A. Knight is the founder and senior pastor of New Beginning Praise & Worship Center which started in June of 1998. Pastor Knight was ordained in April of 1987 and his passion is teaching and training to build a strong community with strong leadership.
Pastor Knight is also founder of South Metro Community Center which is located on the 20 acre campus of New Beginnings. As president of Kingdom Builders Network which is an affiliation of 18 churches in the southeast, he is dedicated to building relationship with other leaders in the Body of Christ.
Pastor Regenia Knight
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
preaching, teaching, church administrator, all women’s ministry, special events, worship arts, children and youth ministries. Founder of “Pretty Dress Foundtion."
Pastor Lawrence Batiste
ASSISTANT PASTOR
facility use and operational oversight.
Pastor Shirley S. Lynch
ASSISTANT PASTOR
member’s follow-up care and
ministry support.
Pastor Don Rose
ASSISTANT PASTOR
community outreach, evangelism, missions and special activities.