pure and simple
This is who we are. Undoubtedly God has created each and every one of us for a specific reason. We believe that God has put together this church one person at a time. This page is dedicated to sharing who we are as a church and who are are as individuals. We want you to feel as welcome as possible. If you have any questions at all feel free to click here to reach out to us.
what to expect
A typical service lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. You will hear from our praise and worship team and then a message from our pastor. Childcare is available. After the service, plan to hang around to fellowship and meet new people.
our staff
pastor bobby bentley
lead pastor
Rev. Bobby Bentley was born in Huntsville, Alabama. The middle child of three boys, he graduated Sparkman High School in 1985. In 1986 Bobby moved to Cullman, Alabama and went into the wholesale grocery supply industry where he served grocery customers across the North Alabama area. On September the 4, 1988, Bobby gave his life to Christ and was radically changed. He began attending Mt. Olive First Congregational Methodist Church in Cullman. Four months later he met Angie Sams. Eighteen days after they met, he and Angie were engaged and they married a little over a year later in February of 1990. In August of that year Bobby heard the voice of the Lord and the Lord said preach! After four months of wrestling with the Lord, Bobby surrendered to the call of ministry. Bobby pastored his first church in September of 1992 and has been a pastor now for over 30 years. He has pastored churches in Tennesee, Alabama and Georgia. Bobby has served in a number of different ministries over the years. These include the Reallife Crisis Pregnancy Center, FCM Education Board, Albertville Ministerial Fellowship, Step Forward Global Ministries, Taylor County Campmeeting, Division of Church Ministries Board of Directors and others. Bobby has shared the Gospel in Mexico, Belize, Haiti and Lebanon and at Ohio Christian University.
He and Angie are the parents of three children. Nathan, Justin
(Haley) and Madison (Craig) and a grandaughter Briella. Their oldest son Nathan is special needs having been diagnosed with Autism as
a child.
The Bentley's love church, family and are avid College Football fans.
He and Angie are the parents of three children. Nathan, Justin
(Haley) and Madison (Craig) and a grandaughter Briella. Their oldest son Nathan is special needs having been diagnosed with Autism as
a child.
The Bentley's love church, family and are avid College Football fans.
pastor vic peacock
associate pastor
Pastor Vic Peacock was born and raised in Alma and graduated from Bacon County High School in 1991. After high school, he started work for Pike Electric, where he worked for 23 years. Vic now works as a funeral director for Crosby Funeral Home and currently serves as Coroner of Bacon County.
Vic married Kristi Crosby in 1998 and together they have two girls, Ashton and Abbie. Vic gave his life to Christ in 1997 and accepted the call to preach in 1999. He received his ordination in the Congregational Methodist Church in 2002 and has served as Associate Pastor of New Vision since 2000.
Vic married Kristi Crosby in 1998 and together they have two girls, Ashton and Abbie. Vic gave his life to Christ in 1997 and accepted the call to preach in 1999. He received his ordination in the Congregational Methodist Church in 2002 and has served as Associate Pastor of New Vision since 2000.
glenda boatright
administrative assistant
Glenda has been the Administrative Assistant for New Vision since 2004. She is married to Ray Boatright and has two daughters and
five grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys walking and swinging outside. She has been a member of New Vision church since it
was founded.
Glenda oversees finances, membership and reporting for New
Vision Church.
five grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys walking and swinging outside. She has been a member of New Vision church since it
was founded.
Glenda oversees finances, membership and reporting for New
Vision Church.
pastor andrew newberry
youth pastor
Pastor Andrew Newberry was born in Alma, Georgia. He graduated from Bacon County High School in 2012. He graduated college in the spring of 2014, with a Locomotive Electrical degree. In 2016 he began his career in the locomotive Industry working for Progress Rail Services in Patterson, Georgia. In the summer of 2005 He commited his life to Christ while attending Church Camp in Norman Park, Georgia as a member of New Vision Church. In the fall of 2016 Andrew met his wife Sierra and in 2019 they were married, Andrew also rededicated his life to Christ that same year. Andrew then began to pursue his calling in the ministry with Sierra by his side. He became an exhorter with the Church of God in August of 2021. Andrew and Sierra have one son, Bryson, that was born in May of 2021. The Newberry's love their church, their families and are avid sports fanatics.
our core values
1. the trinity
We believe that the one God exists as three persons relating. The Father, the source of all life, shares His life, begetting the Son, and His life as the Spirit proceeds from the Father and Son. The three are unitedin substance, equal in the sense of being God, and are distinct in their personhood.
2. the scriptures
The Bible is the word of God, written by holy men of old as they were enabled to communicate God's truth without error. We therefore believe that the scripture is infallible and inerrant in its original autographs. The scripture is our rule of faith, and a revelation of God Himself. Written over a period of 1500 years by as many as 40 authors, the scripture is authoritative in matters of faith, doctrine, and practice.
Follow Our Bible Reading Plan Here
Follow Our Bible Reading Plan Here
3. salvation
Salvation is the process by which God forgives sin, renews man to quicken a soul dead in trespasses and sin, and draws a soul to sanctification. Full salvation indicates a full redemption from all the effects of sin. Guilt, separation, death, and depravity all must be dealt with in salvation. Thus, the work of Christ is sufficient for all our needs. This salvation is grounded in the love of God, provided by the atoning work of Christ, and applied by the active work of the Holy Spirit.
4. life enternal
God created man to know Him intimately. Originally, God breathed into man His own breath, or life. Man, after the fall, was deprived of the Spirit, or life, of God. Salvation is the re-breathing of that life into the soul of man. That life, the very breath of God, is the basis of what the scripture means by eternal life. Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent." (John 17:3) Knowing God in an intimate sense is to experience His life and therefore can be experienced in this life. Eternal life continues in heaven as we experience God in a new way - face to face. Eternal life, therefore, starts now and continues in eternity forever. Those who finally reject the offer of salvation in Christ will spend eternity separated from God and condemned to suffer in hell for eternity.
New Vision Church is a member of the Congregational Methodist Organization. Click here for more information about our organization.