| 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 granddaughters and one grandson.
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 granddaughters and one grandson.
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