Staff

Senior Pastor: Rev. Brad Ferguson

Rev. Ferguson is originally from New Brunswick, Canada. Having completed his B.S. degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax Nova Scotia, he moved to Wake Forest, NC in 1984 and enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Seminary. He completed a Master of Divinity with Religious Education degree in 1987. While in Seminary, Brad met the former Dianne Alston of Raleigh, NC and they were married in 1987. Brad has done additional training at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC in the area of pastoral care and counseling and at Lifeway Christian Resources, Nashville, TN in the area of leadership development. He has served three different churches in the Raleigh area over the past 18 years.

Brad enjoys working out at the gym, golfing and ice skating. Brad and Dianne have three children, Nathan, Aaron and Jacob.

Rev. Ferguson can be reached by calling the New Beginnings Church Office at 754-2987 or by email: pastor@nbshallotte.com

Minister to Students: Chris Surigao

Chris is orginally from Kailua, Hawaii but grew up the later years of his life in Durham, NC. Chris and his family are so happy to be near the beach and to be with a community of believers as awesome as New beginnings. Chris graduated from Campbell University Divinity School with his MDIV in 2000. Chris has been involved in Student Ministries for over 10 years. Chris' hope for his students is that when the dust settles and the days are over they know and believe the truth of Jesus Christ, that He came to save us and His ways are the best way to live.

Chris and his wife Courtney have 3 children, Makoa, Kala and Alana

Chris can be reached by calling the Church Office at 754-2987 or by email: chris@nbshallotte.com