Church Leadership
Pastor Phena M. Long
Phena M. Long serves as Pastor of the New Beginnings SDA Church. A proud Georgia Peach, Pastor Long is known for her hugs, southern hospitality, outgoing personality, and delivering powerful and relatable sermons.
She loves to golf, the Atlanta Falcons, spending time with her family and friends, but above all else, she loves God and Jesus Christ and strives to spread the message of God’s love to as many people as possible.
Her tagline: “I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about SOMEBODY, that can save ANYBODY!”
Alexis Dixon:
Clerk
Alexis serves New Beginnings as its church clerk. Known for her attention to detail and organization, Alexis works to make sure the business of New Beginnings is done and to a very high level. Her hobbies include traveling, gardening, and arts and crafts.
Wayne Dixon:
Communications
Deacons
The Happy Hour
Wayne serves New Beginnings as its communications leader, head deacon, and primary host of The Happy Hour (Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting). Known for his outgoing personality, Wayne supports New Beginnings’ technology efforts. He loves photography, traveling, and gaming.
Tracy Grimes:
Sabbath School
Tracy serves New Beginnings as its Sabbath School Superintendent. Known for her reliability and dedication to leading New Beginnings through church study, Tracy is an integral part of New Beginnings’ efforts to grow closer to God through the study of His word and church lessons. She loves reading, arts and crafts, and trying new recipes.
Cheryl McPhaull:
Hospitality
Safety Officer
Special Events
Cheryl serves New Beginnings as its Hospitality leader, Safety Officer, and Special Events Coordinator. Known for her southern hospitality, Cheryl strives to ensure that New Beginnings is a safe and welcoming place for everyone. She loves interior designing, traveling, and swimming.