Jim Newcomer
Division of Graduate Studies
BJU Seminary
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Education
- DMin, Doctor of Sacred Ministry, Northland International University
- MA, Pastoral Studies, Bob Jones University
- BA, Youth Ministries, Bob Jones University
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About Jim
Dr. Newcomer is the senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church (Ypsilanti, MI), where he has served since 2016.
Born in Detroit, he grew up in Warren and then Clarkston. He entered pastoral ministry in 1994 and previously served as a youth pastor in VA (6 years), a senior pastor in NC (5 years), and an executive pastor in VA (11 years). In addition to pastoral ministry, the Lord has opened the door for Dr. Newcomer to teach pastoral theology and biblical counseling on both the undergraduate and graduate levels in several institutions since 2000.
Dr. Newcomer is a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Additionally, he is a series consultant for Shepherd Press, a founding board member of Grace Biblical Counseling Ministry (VA Beach, VA), and a board member of The Wilds. He also served as a founding board member for Freedom That Lasts.
Dr. Newcomer earned his B.A. and M.A. from Bob Jones University, and his D.Min. from Northland International University. He also completed additional work at Moody Graduate School and Virginia Beach Theological Seminary.