And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. (Jeremiah 3:15)

Jim and Tammy Whitley 

​Jim Whitley was elected pastor of New Beginnings Apostolic Church of Bryant in June of 2017, after leading the church from the inaugural service on January 1, 2017. An Arkansas native, Whitley has been a nurse for more than 25 years and has been in nursing leadership roles for over 15 years. Jim serves on the Quorum Court of Saline County. 

​Tammy Whitley, a local bank executive, is the wife of Jim Whitley and serves the church in numerous leadership roles, particularly coordinating special events that links the church with the community. 
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Church ​Phone Number: 501-213-0032
Pastor Jim's Cell Number: 501-317-0654
Email: [email protected]​

Jim and Tammy have two sons, Logan graduate of Henderson State University and Luke, who is attending Henderson State University, he is involved not only academically and athletically but also serves the campus with his leadership in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. ​

Tim and Trisha have three sons: Bradley, Robert, and Aaron.​

Tim and Trisha Barnett

Tim Barnett has served as Associate Pastor since the church was established, January 1, 2017, officially being elected to the position in June 2017. Tim graduated from Apostolic Bible Institute with a Bachelor’s in Theology.  He was a Youth Pastor at the Apostolic Faith Church in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, for 10 years.  In the Bryant area, he was a Children’s Pastor for three years and an Administrative Pastor for three years before becoming the Associate Pastor at New Beginnings.

Latrisha (Richardson) Barnett graduated from Apostolic Bible Institute with an Associate’s Degree in Theology and specializes in children’s ministry and grief recovery.  She headed the puppet program at Apostolic Faith Church in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, for 10 years and has been a children’s minister in the Bryant area for six years before becoming the Sunday School Superintendant at New Beginnings.

Dennis and Janett Bledsoe

Dennis Bledsoe has been in ministry for over 35 years. He was appointed Associate Pastor in 2019.  For the last 35 years, Bro. and Sis. Bledsoe have severed as Children’s Evangelist, Youth Pastors, and Assistant Pastors in California and Arkansas. Bro. and Sis. Bledsoe were the Pastors of Calvary Apostolic Church of Benton, before following the Leading of the Lord to merge their church with New Beginnings Apostolic Church of Bryant.

Bro. Bledsoe is currently the Arkansas State Presbyter for The Associated Brotherhood of Christians. He has the oversight of six churches in the State of Arkansas.

Janett Bledsoe has been a Sunday School teacher, Ladies Auxiliary and Pastor's Wife for the last 35 years. She currently is ministering through her Ladies Bible Study on Thursday Nights. She also serves as the Director of Bereavement Ministries.

The Bledsoe's have a son (Joel) and a daughter (Rebecca). Joel is married to Kendra Bledsoe with two boys: Noah Whitley and Kayden Bledsoe. Rebecca is married to Jeffery Primm with three children: Zoie, Logan, and Easton.

Bro. and Sis. Bledsoe are affectionately known to all as Bro. B and Sis B.

Bro. Bledsoe's Phone number: 501-326-5411
Email: [email protected]

​Jeff and Rebecca Primm

Jeff and Rebecca Primm were named Youth Pastors in November 2023. 

Jeff and Becca both taught Sunday School at Pentecostals of El Dorado for five (5) years before moving to Bryant where they were the youth pastors at Christ is the Answer Fellowship for eight (8) years.  Jeff has his minster's license through Associated Brotherhood of Christians (AB of C).  

Jeff and Becca have been married for seventeen over (17) years and have three (3) children: Zoie, Logan, and Easton.

CRYSTAL AND SHAWN REGAN

Crystal and Shawn have a daughter, Jewell, who is a graduate of University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) and a son, Jackson, who is a junior baseball player at Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia).

Crystal Regan has been in music ministry for over 15 years. She has served as Music Minister since the church was establish on January 1, 2017. Crystal also serves on the Praise Team for the Associated Brotherhood of Christians. For the last 8 years, Crystal and Shawn have severed as Adult Small Group Leaders. 

Coach Shawn Regan has been a Sunday School teacher and Board Member for the last 8 years. He is currently ministering through Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Bryant High School where he has taught for the last 14  years. He also serves on the Regional Board for the International Sports Federation and the Board of Trustees for Three-18 Ministries. 

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New Beginnings Church Support Staff

Each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace...
(1 Peter 4:10)

Nathan Miller serves in church leadership and as a member of the praise and worship team. His wife, Lauren, is a member of the Praise and Worship team, as well as serves on the church leadership team as the church financial assistant and on community outreach committees. They have two children: Liam and Mason.

Allen Trotter serves in church leadership and as Lead Musician with the Praise and Worship Team. His wife, Dee, is a church secretary and serves on several outreach committees. They have two children: Walker and Lyric.

Brenda Grubb serves as the church secretary. She has been married to her husband Scott for many years.