| New hope baptist church 5002 s. Central expressway Dallas, Texas |
Dallas' Oldest African-American Witness
Founded in 1873 by African-Americans
Founded in 1873 by African-Americans
| Our Pastor |
| Reverend Dr. Ronald E. Jones Interim Pastor |
The Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Jones, a dedicated, committed, servant of God, is serving as the
Interim Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church for the fourth time. His background as
an Associate Pastor, professional Christian counselor, certified temperament counselor,
certified mediator, experienced negotiator, and parliamentarian, along with over thirty -
one years in executive management, enables him to maximize his skills and talents for
Christian services.
Dr. Jones was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He earned his Baccalaureate Degree
from the Dallas Baptist University, a Master of Science Degree in Human Relations and
Business Management from Abilene Christian University and a Doctorate Degree in
Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University.
In May of 2009, Dr. Jones was re-elected by 83% of the vote to serve his second term as
the Mayor of the City of Garland, which is the 10th largest city in Texas, 83rd largest city
in the United States, with a population of over 228,000.
Dr. Jones was the Assistant City Manager for the City of Garland for five and one - half
years of the twenty - nine years that he served in city government. He had cumulative
oversight of over fourteen departments during his tenure with the City. After his
retirement in May 2005, he served as Management Consultant to the City Manager and
helped set up a Relief Center for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Jones also served
as parliamentarian to the Mayor and City Council, and was a graduate of the first
Leadership Garland Class. Dr. Jones has served as an Adjunct Professor of Business for
ten years at the El Centro College in Dallas.
Dr. Jones is involved in many Christian and civic associations, including the National
Counselors Association; President Elect of Metroplex Mayors Association; the Regional
Transportation Council; the North Texas Commission; the U.S. Conference of Mayors;
the National League of Cities; the North Texas Mayors Super Bowl Committee (2011); the
Super Bowl Relations Action Committee; The National Association of Parliamentarians;
the Kiwanis Club of Garland (past president); past Board Member of the Garland Civic
Theater; The Achievement Center; the New Beginnings Center; the Garland Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association, the Garland Asian - American Task Force; the
Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs; the Garland Area Alliance of Black School
Educators, and is a Life Member of the PTA and the N.A.A.C.P.
Dr. Jones is in demand as a speaker and trainer. He is also a gifted artist, a devoted
husband (married 43 years), in honorable father of two sons, one of which is an attorney,
and the second son is a licensed Minister and former N.F.L. Football player. He has two
lovely daughter - in - laws, six adorable grand-daughters and one grandson.
Interim Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church for the fourth time. His background as
an Associate Pastor, professional Christian counselor, certified temperament counselor,
certified mediator, experienced negotiator, and parliamentarian, along with over thirty -
one years in executive management, enables him to maximize his skills and talents for
Christian services.
Dr. Jones was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He earned his Baccalaureate Degree
from the Dallas Baptist University, a Master of Science Degree in Human Relations and
Business Management from Abilene Christian University and a Doctorate Degree in
Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University.
In May of 2009, Dr. Jones was re-elected by 83% of the vote to serve his second term as
the Mayor of the City of Garland, which is the 10th largest city in Texas, 83rd largest city
in the United States, with a population of over 228,000.
Dr. Jones was the Assistant City Manager for the City of Garland for five and one - half
years of the twenty - nine years that he served in city government. He had cumulative
oversight of over fourteen departments during his tenure with the City. After his
retirement in May 2005, he served as Management Consultant to the City Manager and
helped set up a Relief Center for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Jones also served
as parliamentarian to the Mayor and City Council, and was a graduate of the first
Leadership Garland Class. Dr. Jones has served as an Adjunct Professor of Business for
ten years at the El Centro College in Dallas.
Dr. Jones is involved in many Christian and civic associations, including the National
Counselors Association; President Elect of Metroplex Mayors Association; the Regional
Transportation Council; the North Texas Commission; the U.S. Conference of Mayors;
the National League of Cities; the North Texas Mayors Super Bowl Committee (2011); the
Super Bowl Relations Action Committee; The National Association of Parliamentarians;
the Kiwanis Club of Garland (past president); past Board Member of the Garland Civic
Theater; The Achievement Center; the New Beginnings Center; the Garland Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association, the Garland Asian - American Task Force; the
Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs; the Garland Area Alliance of Black School
Educators, and is a Life Member of the PTA and the N.A.A.C.P.
Dr. Jones is in demand as a speaker and trainer. He is also a gifted artist, a devoted
husband (married 43 years), in honorable father of two sons, one of which is an attorney,
and the second son is a licensed Minister and former N.F.L. Football player. He has two
lovely daughter - in - laws, six adorable grand-daughters and one grandson.
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