OUR HISTORY AND VISION
The late Bishop Neal Hadley in 1954 wanted to expand the ministry within Washington, DC, so the late Bishop Woodrow Roach, Sr. was sent out with one deacon and a handful of members to begin his ministry. His church was established on Third Street, SW, Washington, DC. The church was known as, “Emmanuel Holiness Church No. 3.” Emmanuel Holiness Church was placed under the charter of the “Church of God and True Holiness” from 1957 through 1969. On September 21, 1969, the church was chartered under the new name, “New Born Church of God and True Holiness, Inc.” On November, 6, 1989, the church moved its location from Washington, DC to 810 Rollins Avenue, in Capitol Heights, Maryland. On Sunday, November 6, 1989, the church along with family and friends joined in the march into the new edifice for its first official service.
Pastor Roach was called into the ministry, and preached his first sermon on Sunday, November 18, 1990. He was ordained Elder on Friday, July 1, 1994. The late Bishop Woodrow Roach, Sr., installed Elder Allen Roach as the Assistant Pastor in 1994. Near his death, Bishop Roach informed Elder Roach that he was anointed by God and that he should take the church and “drive and go forward.” Bishop entered eternal rest on November 20, 1997. On Sunday, November 30, 1997, our Acting General Overseer, Bishop John W. Lee, installed Elder Allen Roach as Pastor and Elder David Gillispie as the Assistant Pastor of the New Born Church of God and True Holiness, Inc., in Capitol Heights, Maryland. As we continue to trust God for guidance and direction, the work of God goes on.
Here at New Born Church of God and True Holiness, Inc., we are committed to continuing steadfast in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers. The Lord has given us a burden for lost souls and therefore all of our ministries here at New Born are focused on reaching the lost. We believe God’s church [the body of Christ] is called to be a light in a dark world, a city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. God’s church is not only called to worship but also sent to serve. Christ tells his disciples in Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
As a result of this call, it is necessary to provide the appropriate facilities and spiritual environment in which God’s people can be nurtured, developed and equipped for their service in His church.
We welcome you to share with us the joy of Christ Jesus in worship, fellowship and the ministry of the Word. We believe you will find New Born Church of God and True Holiness, Inc., to be a church of beautiful balance between the life giving move of the Holy Ghost and the strong foundation of God’s eternal Word. Our vision is simple: BRING PEOPLE TO JESUS CHRIST AND TO MEMBERSHIP INTO HIS CHURCH; DEVELOP THEM TO CHRIST-LIKE MATURITY, AND EQUIP THEM FOR SERVICE IN THE CHURCH AND THEIR LIFE-MISSION IN THE WORLD, IN ORDER TO MAGNIFY GOD’S NAME. To this exciting experience and adventure, we welcome you.
-Pastor Allen L. Roach & the New Born Church Family
