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Our History

In the beginning of the year 1990 the Lord led Bro. Jeff and Sis. Lynn McKee to move to Benton County and start a church. It all started with a bible study and 7 people attending at Bass Bay in Big Sandy, TN. From there they began to look for a church building. Rushing Creek Baptist offered a one room church located on 69a and so began “New Beginning Ministry”. It was a small building with no running water and an out house. But God was in it and the first year the church grew to 30 members. The first Baptism was held on Feb 20, 1991 at Crooked Creek with 8 baptized. Having out grown the building it was time to move again. Land was purchased at 8125 Hwy 69a and was dedicated to the work of the Lord and building began. In Oct 1991 the building was completed with the church service having 35 members. By May 1994 the church grew to 135 and phase two began (finishing lower level for fellowship hall, 4 class rooms and bathrooms). In 2002 the church grew to 200 members and stage 3 began (extending the sanctuary and fellowship hall along with new offices in the front of building and adding 3^rd level with 3 rooms for food pantry).  We joined the Church of God and Pastor was ordained as a COG Minister and the church name became “New Beginning Church of God”.  In 2004 Pastor Jeff was ordained as “Bishop” in the Church of God. With a vision to reach out to the community we purchased the old junior high building in Camden and named it “New Beginning Annex South Campus”. Renovation began and in 2007 the chapel opened with Sunday 8:30am service for those who worked. Work in progress continues to date with the gym now opened for youth activities and concerts. This year 2010 the lower level of building is underway for a women’s shelter and a weight room for fitness. Renovation will continue until the building is completed. With the vision in sight New Beginning continues to seek God on ways to reach out to Benton County and provide a safe environment for youth and county activities.