Curtis L. Jones, Sr. has dedicated his life to the service of
others. As Senior Pastor of New Life and Spirit Revival Center (NLSRC) of Erie, Pa, his calling is to lead and position this growing ministry to be a catalyst for those individuals in need of the spiritual and natural healing of God.In fulfilling his calling, Pastor Jones along with his Co Pastor and wife of 41 years, Vickie Jones has established and implemented faith initiatives that exceed traditional institutional boundaries within the religious community. Together they have sounded the clarion call of collaboration among the ecclesiastical and nonprofit communities to harness human, financial and data base resources in the fight against, human offenses, homelessness and other social diseases.
Under his direction, NLSRC convened an annual ecumenical Leadership Dinner attended by ministry, business, community and political leaders; to facilitate awareness and solution finding(s), to thwart the dwindling trend of civility in our city.
As the CEO of Climate Changers, Inc. a 501c (3) non Profit for Reducing Prison Recidivism, he is working with outreach programs in cooperation with state, county and city law officials to improve the “emotional intelligence quotient” (EQ) of inmates scheduled for near term release. As a facilitator of the Total Change Reentry Program, presently operating in the Erie County Prison he is interfacing with inmates while providing counseling, guidance and serving as a point of contact for inmates focused on improving education, or obtaining necessary skills for post release.
As a retired [2006] Chaplain of the State Correctional Institution at Albion, PA, Pastor Jones is impacting his community in every positive way he can. In addition to his duties as President of the Board of Directors of New Life and Spirit Revival Center he has leadership roles as treasure of the City Wide Crusade (CWC), is non-contractually engaged with the Erie Bayhawks D-League Basketball Team as a Chaplain, and currently volunteers at the Erie City Mission. All this while pursuing a Degree in Theology from Christian Life University, and sub-contracting from time to time as a photographer with key local businesses.
Pastor Jones was elevated to the position of Overseer for Christ International Church in 2008; and Bishop of Global Empowerment Fellowship of Christian Churches 1n 2016 further enabling him to be a missing link for the lost. His ministry has touched countless lives and eager souls are being delivered, filled with the Holy Spirit and encouraged to go deeper in GOD.
Pastor Vickie Jones is the Co-Pastor of New Life and Spirit Revival Center in Erie, Pa. Pastor Vickie began a walk with Christ at a very early age and has never strayed from that path. As a vessel of God her prayer has always been that the Kingdom of the Lord be glorified and exalted in all she says and does. An avid worker in
the House of Prayer, she is humbled by the opportunity to minister in service through her cooking; as well as the Church Nursery, Choir, Baptismal, New Membership Classes, Ministerial Classes, Communion Committees and more.
Known throughout the region as a prolific speaker with a zeal for women’s ministry, she co-founded the Women of Wisdom Conference (WOW) in Erie PA. As a result of the conference, many lives witnessed restoration and redirection. Critical to the co-pastor’s style of leadership, Vickie Jones not only believes in meeting the lonely and discouraged individuals at their “point of need”, she has a way of getting there before you arrive. Subsequently, she is an intercessor’s intercessor when it comes to fleecing God for the liberation of His people. As wife to Bishop-Designate Curtis L. Jones Sr, she understands what it means to be a helpmate and supporter in and outside of the home. Together they have parented 14 wonderful children Curtis Jr., Kevin, Michael, Jason, Brandon, Matthew, Marc, Jonathan, Cassandra, Beverly, Rachael, Valencia, Jeremiah, and Sarah. Added to that are 5 beautiful daughter-in-laws; Mannon, Tasha, Mary, Tanisha and Alexis, son-in-laws; Eli, and Andrias, to that 40 beautiful grandchildren which they are so very proud of.
"Changing The Climate" 