Testimonies
Pastor Matt and Ashley Williams
First Baptist Church of Fairborn, OH
Johnathan is coaching Matt as he leads his church through revitalization and updating their bylaws, helping them move toward greater faithfulness and fruitfulness.
Matt shared, ​"There are certain things that only fellow pastors can understand about the privilege and responsibility of being a local church pastor. If a shepherd does not tend to the depths of his own heart and thoughts, he will not have anything left to give to his flock. Pastor Johnathan Newman is a “got the scars to prove it” type of pastor whom God has given the wisdom to skillfully draw out the depths of a pastor’s heart, lay the pieces on the table, and begin putting them back together.
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He is more than my mentor. He is my friend, whom I highly recommend. We all need mentors. But pastors really need them."
Pastor Seth and Sierra Cusson
Gospel Baptist Church in Greenville, OH
Seth received coaching to guide his church through the process of calling a new senior pastor and implementing teaching on biblical church membership.
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Seth said, "In a particularly challenging season of ministry, I needed some external support, and I knew I couldn't face my circumstances alone. I reached out for coaching and was paired with Johnathan. It was such a blessing to have someone with pastoral experience and care who lovingly pointed me to Scripture and gave me practical advice. The coaching I received was instrumental in remaining firmly planted in a difficult season, and by God's Grace, responding to my circumstances not out of fear, but with self-control and a sober mind."
Jackson and Hannah Taylor
Church planting missionaries in Kenya
Johnathan’s coaching helped the Taylors embrace their transition into a new mission agency and new work: planting a church in an unreached people group.
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Jackson shared, "Johnathan was not only a great benefit to our ministry in Africa but also a great blessing to our hearts. His shepherding heart was evident in every interaction we had, whether it was asking for advice or dealing with the struggles of pastoral ministry in general. Johnathan provided us with great insight due to his many years of experience as well as great counsel and wisdom that helped give us direction in ministry in times we did not know what to do. He was able to help us navigate very complex cultural situations by applying the truths of God's Word in a pastoral way. We are indebted to his service and we thank God for the ways He used Johnathan to grow our ministry in Kenya."
