| New hope baptist church 5002 s. Central expressway Dallas, Texas |
Dallas' Oldest African-American Witness
Founded in 1873 by African-Americans
Founded in 1873 by African-Americans
| Our Pastor |
| Reverend Dr. Ronald E. Jones Senior Pastor |
Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Jones, a dedicated, committed servant of God, was recently elected to
serve as the thirteenth senior pastor of the historic New Hope Baptist Church, the oldest
African American Church in Dallas, Texas organized in 1873 by African Americans. Rev.
Jones served as Interim Pastor on four different occasions and in many other capacities at
New Hope prior to being elected as the senior pastor. His background as associate pastor,
professional Christian counselor, certified temperament counselor, certified mediator,
experienced negotiator, and parliamentarian, along with over thirty one years in executive
management, enables him to maximize his skills and talents for Christian service. In
addition, he has served as “advisor’ to several churches in their pastoral search.
Rev. Dr Ronald Jones was born and raised in Dallas and graduated from James Madison
High School in 1962. He earned his Baccalaureate Degree from Dallas Baptist
University, a Master of Science Degree in Human Relations and Business Management
from Abilene Christian University, and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Christian
Counseling from Cornerstone University.
Dr. Jones was elected as Mayor of the City of Garland in 2007. He is currently serving his
third and final term as the Mayor of the City of Garland which is the 10th largest city in
Texas and 86th largest city in the nation with a population of over 228,000. Mayor Jones
was the Assistant City Manager for the City of Garland for five and one-half years of the
29 years that he served in city government. He had cumulative oversight of over 14
departments during his tenure at the City. After his retirement in May 2005, he served as
management Consultant to the City Manager and helped set up a Relief center for the
victims of Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Jones also served as parliamentarian to the Mayor and
City Council. He is a graduate of the first Leadership Garland Class. He also served as
an adjunct professor of business for 10 years at El Centro College in Dallas.
As a servant leader, Rev. Dr. Ronald jones is involved in many Christian and civic
organizations which include: National Christian Counselors Association, National
Association of Parliamentarians; Regional Transportation Council Board member;
North Texas Commission Board of Directors; U.S. Conference of Mayors Transportation
Committee and International Affairs Committee; Kiwanis Club of Garland; Garland
Chamber of Commerce; Garland Summer Musicals; Metroplex Mayors (past president);
Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Garland Asian American Task
Force; Garland Area Hispanic Affairs Association; UTD Institute of Public Affairs
Advisory Council; Economic Development Steering Committee; Luna Elementary School
Campus Improvement Team; Garland Landmark Society; and life member of PTA and
NAACP.
Some of his most recent honors and awards include: inductee in Elite News Ministers
Hall of Fame; South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Trailblazer Award;
Maurine Bailey Community Service Award; and the Dallas Baptist University
Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011. Dr. Jones is in demand as a speaker, trainer, and
he is also a gifted artist
Dr. Jones is a devoted husband of 46 years to his lovely wife Dr. Peggy R. Jones. He is an
honorable father of two sons. The eldest son Ronald E. Jones II (Martha) is an attorney
and the youngest son is Retired NFL Player, Daryl Jones (Kamica) who played for the
Giants, Bears, and Vikings. Daryl currently serves as the Director of Youth at Oak Cliff
Bible Fellowship under the pastorate of Dr. Tony Evans and he is working on his
doctorate degree at Southwest Theological Seminary. Mayor Jones and Peggy have seven
granddaughters and one grandson.
serve as the thirteenth senior pastor of the historic New Hope Baptist Church, the oldest
African American Church in Dallas, Texas organized in 1873 by African Americans. Rev.
Jones served as Interim Pastor on four different occasions and in many other capacities at
New Hope prior to being elected as the senior pastor. His background as associate pastor,
professional Christian counselor, certified temperament counselor, certified mediator,
experienced negotiator, and parliamentarian, along with over thirty one years in executive
management, enables him to maximize his skills and talents for Christian service. In
addition, he has served as “advisor’ to several churches in their pastoral search.
Rev. Dr Ronald Jones was born and raised in Dallas and graduated from James Madison
High School in 1962. He earned his Baccalaureate Degree from Dallas Baptist
University, a Master of Science Degree in Human Relations and Business Management
from Abilene Christian University, and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Christian
Counseling from Cornerstone University.
Dr. Jones was elected as Mayor of the City of Garland in 2007. He is currently serving his
third and final term as the Mayor of the City of Garland which is the 10th largest city in
Texas and 86th largest city in the nation with a population of over 228,000. Mayor Jones
was the Assistant City Manager for the City of Garland for five and one-half years of the
29 years that he served in city government. He had cumulative oversight of over 14
departments during his tenure at the City. After his retirement in May 2005, he served as
management Consultant to the City Manager and helped set up a Relief center for the
victims of Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Jones also served as parliamentarian to the Mayor and
City Council. He is a graduate of the first Leadership Garland Class. He also served as
an adjunct professor of business for 10 years at El Centro College in Dallas.
As a servant leader, Rev. Dr. Ronald jones is involved in many Christian and civic
organizations which include: National Christian Counselors Association, National
Association of Parliamentarians; Regional Transportation Council Board member;
North Texas Commission Board of Directors; U.S. Conference of Mayors Transportation
Committee and International Affairs Committee; Kiwanis Club of Garland; Garland
Chamber of Commerce; Garland Summer Musicals; Metroplex Mayors (past president);
Garland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Garland Asian American Task
Force; Garland Area Hispanic Affairs Association; UTD Institute of Public Affairs
Advisory Council; Economic Development Steering Committee; Luna Elementary School
Campus Improvement Team; Garland Landmark Society; and life member of PTA and
NAACP.
Some of his most recent honors and awards include: inductee in Elite News Ministers
Hall of Fame; South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Trailblazer Award;
Maurine Bailey Community Service Award; and the Dallas Baptist University
Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011. Dr. Jones is in demand as a speaker, trainer, and
he is also a gifted artist
Dr. Jones is a devoted husband of 46 years to his lovely wife Dr. Peggy R. Jones. He is an
honorable father of two sons. The eldest son Ronald E. Jones II (Martha) is an attorney
and the youngest son is Retired NFL Player, Daryl Jones (Kamica) who played for the
Giants, Bears, and Vikings. Daryl currently serves as the Director of Youth at Oak Cliff
Bible Fellowship under the pastorate of Dr. Tony Evans and he is working on his
doctorate degree at Southwest Theological Seminary. Mayor Jones and Peggy have seven
granddaughters and one grandson.
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