Pastor: Barry Minty

Barry was born in Tonyrefail, South Wales and became a Christian at the age of 17 years (1962). Following a short career with the British Army he went on to become a well respected 'Tool Setter' within the Engineering Industry. 
Barry served as the Assistant Pastor at Welwyn Garden City AOG Church for 12 years before moving to Devon. 
In 1992 Barry was appointed Pastor of Newton Abbot Christian Centre and was Ordained as an AOG Minister on the 15th April 1996. 
Barry is married to Christina and has a daughter, Nanette, son Anthony, and two grandsons, Freddie and Dudly. All of whom live in the local area. 
Barry's hobbies include motorcycling and engineering. 

Mission Statement:
"Our aim is to give every man, woman and child the opportunity to understand the gospel and to provide a place where they can grow in ministry for the glory of God.”

What we believe:
This Statement of Faith is not intended as a creed for the Church, but as a basis of unity for Assemblies of God ministers and churches. The phraseology in the statement is not claimed to be either inspired by God or covering all Biblical truth, serving simply to show that these are considered the essential doctrines upon which we unite in fellowship.

We believe that the Bible (i.e. the Old and New Testaments excluding the Apocrypha), is the inspired Word of God, the infallible, all sufficient rule for faith and practice. [2 Tim. 3:15-16, 2 Peter 1:21]

We believe in the unity of the One True and Living God who is the Eternal, Self-Existent “I AM”, Who has also revealed Himself as One being co-existing in three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. [Deut. 6:4, Mark 12:29, Matt 28:19, 2 Cor. 13:14]

We believe in the Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Miraculous Ministry, Substitutionary Atoning Death, Bodily Resurrection, Triumphant Ascension and Abiding Intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ and in His personal, visible, bodily return in power and glory as the blessed hope of all believers. [Isa. 7:14, Matt. 1:23, Heb. 7:26, 1 Pet. 2:22, Acts 2:22, 10:38, 2 Cor. 5:21, Heb. 9:12, Luke 24:39, 1 Cor. 15:4, Acts 1:9, Eph. 4:8-10, Rom. 8:34, Heb. 7:25, 1 Cor. 15:22-24, 1 Cor. 51-57, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, Rev. 20:1-6]

We believe in the fall of man, who was created pure and upright, but fell by voluntary transgression. [Gen. 1:26-31, Gen. 3:1-7, Rom. 5:12-21]

We believe in salvation through faith in Christ, who, according to the Scriptures, died for our sins, was buried and was raised from the dead on the third day, and that through His Blood we have Redemption. [Titus 2:11, 3:5-7, Rom. 10:8-15, 1 Cor. 15:3-4] This experience is also known as the new birth, and is an instantaneous and complete operation of the Holy Spirit upon initial faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. [John 3:5-6, James 1:18, 1 Pet. 1:23, 1 John 5:1]

We believe that all who have truly repented and believed in Christ as Lord and Saviour are commanded to be baptised by immersion in water. [Matt. 28:19, Acts 10:47-48, Acts 2:38-39]

We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit as an enduement of the believer with power for service, the essential, biblical evidence of which is the speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. [Acts 1:4-5, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 11:14-16, Acts 19:6]

We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of Christ in the Church today. [1 Cor. 12:4-11, 1 Cor. 12:28, Eph. 4:7-16]

We believe in holiness of life and conduct in obedience to the command of God. [1 Pet. 1:14-16, Heb. 12:14, 1 Thess. 5:23, 1 John 2:6]

We believe that deliverance from sickness, by Divine Healing is provided for in the Atonement. [Isa. 53:4-5, Matt. 8:16-17, James 5:13-16]

We believe that all who have truly repented and believe in Christ as Lord and Saviour should regularly participate in Breaking of Bread. [Luke 22:14-20, 1 Cor. 11:20-34]

We believe in the bodily resurrection of all men, the everlasting conscious bliss of all who truly believe in our Lord Jesus Christ and the everlasting conscious punishment of all whose names are not written in the Book of Life. [Dan. 12:2-3, John 5:28-29, 1 Cor. 15:22-24, Matt. 25:46, 2 Thess. 1:9, Rev. 20:10-15]

Youth Work:
Tom Hayes is the NACC Youth Leader. Tom organises a number of weekly youth meetings as well as other youth events throughout the year. Check out the church calendar for details.

If you have not been to one of our youth meetings before, and you are thinking of comming along, please can you complete one of our [Parental Consent Forms] and bring it along with you. Thanks.

Friday Nights between 19:30hrs and 21:00 hrs (Term Time Only)
YGU is open to all Secondary School & Sixth Form students. Come along for fun and friendship, join in the games or just chill-out! Check out the church calendar for details of whats on each week.
Monday Nights between 19:30 hrs and 21:00 hrs 
Deepa is a discipleship and Bible Study Group for Secondary School & Sixth Form Student looking to learn more about Christianity and move into a deeper relationship with God (Bring your Bible!).

Sunday Youth Service: Sunday Mornings concurrent with main service (10:30 hrs to 12:00 hrs) 
Our Youth are integrated with the main service throughout the worship time but during the sermon they move to one of our side rooms for a dedicated Youth Service led by Tom Hayes. The Youth Service is open to any Secondary School & Sixth Form Students, whether you are a regular member of the church or just visiting us.

Sunday School:
Newton Abbot Christian Centre has an active Sunday School, led by Mrs Joyce Hayes. Joyce has been teaching children at NACC for over ten years, providing them with a sound foundation in Jesus Christ before they move on to our Youth Section. Joyce says: "I have wonderful memories of my childhood Sunday School days and just hope that the children I teach will remember learning about Jesus with the same fondness".

The Sunday School children participate in the main service for the first 20 minutes, before moving into their own room for the remainder of the morning service. Joycve teaches the children through various Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music and Films.

All church members involved with helping with our Sunday School are vetted by the Church Council and CRB Checked.

House Groups:
NACC has a number ofexcellent 'House Groups' at various homes around the Newton Abbot & Teignbridge areas. House Groups provide our members with the opportunity for fellowship and bible study during the week. If you would like to attend one of the House Groups, please talk to Pastor Barry Minty, he will advise you of the most appropriate group and venue to suit your particular needs. For times and dates of neetings, please see the Church Calendar.

Bible Study:
Every Wednesday evening between 19:30 hrs and 21:00 hrs Newton Abbot Christian Centre has a Bible Study. Sessions are normally led by our Assistant Pastor, Anthony Wharrior-Minty. Anthony graduated from Mattersey Bible College in 1996 with a BA (Hons) Theological Degree and is currently studying for his Masters with the Open University. Anthony has a real gift for teaching and a passion to help fellow Christians gain a greater understanding of the scriptures. Meetings are informal and are open to anyone who wants to learn. Please check our Church Calendar for more details of weekly meetings.

Prayer Meetings:
Church Prayer Meetings are held weekly (Sundays at 09:45 hrs, before the morning service and Friday lunchtimes between 12:30 hrs and 13:30 hrs), and also on the first Monday of each Month. Please check the Church Calendar for further details. Prayer Meetings are led by Pastor Barry Minty and are open to everyone. Whether you are a regular at the church or just visiting the area, we would love to see you and share fellowship with you.

Registered Charity:
Newton Abbot Christian Centre is a registered charity (Reg. No: 1050314), under the Charities Act 1993.
Church Secretary: Mrs Jenny Breeze
Church Treasurer: Mr Sean Smith