NEW HORIZONS BAPTIST CHURCH
"A place where YOU can begin again..."
Our Pastor
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Pastor R. C. Miller was born on February 23, 1974 in Houston, TX to the parentage of the late Roy C. Gordon and the late Evelyn J. Miller. He is the oldest of three, his siblings are Latara and Roy Gordon, Jr. Early on in his life he found his love for music from his family as well as his own exploration through learning various instruments, which started in middle school and continued as apart of his high school band. In 1992, He founded God's New Generation Community Choir and would also become a musician serving at several churches such as Greater Mt. Pilgrim MBC under the leadership of the late Pastor D. F. Curtis, Mt. Pilgrim MBC under the leadership of the late Pastor Essie Harris and under the current leadership of Pastor Charlie Hall, Jr., Halls Chapel in Brazoria, Texas under the leadership of Pastor Herman Lewis and Macedonia MBC under the leadership of the late Pastor Robert L. Washington, Sr.
Service in the Ministry
He then went on to answer in calling into the ministry and became Licensed & Ordained in the Gospel Ministry August of 1992 at the age of 18. From there he preached his first sermon at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, TX under the tutelage of the Late Pastor D. F. Curtis. Since accepting his calling he has accomplished a number of services as followed:
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Conducted over 30 Weddings of Holy Matrimony.
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Officiating Minister for over 1500 Funeral and Memorial Services.
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Conducts Grief and Anger Management Counseling Sessions.
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Organized and Instructed in Youth & Adult Christian Education workshops and classes in Houston and in Clodine, Texas.
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Served as Youth Minister at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and in the United Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship, under Presidents the late Rev. J. D. Johnson (Riceville Mt. Olive MBC), the late Rev. Kervis Martin (Pleasant Green MBC), and the late Rev. Eddie Thomas (Mt. Pleasant MBC).
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United with Macedonia in 1996 under the leadership of the late Rev. R. L. Washington, Sr. serving initially as Musician, but later, was appointed Youth/ Young Adult Pastor, and later named as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School, under the direction of the late Deacon Charles Washington in 2006.
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Served as Interim Pastor of New Elijah MBC during the illness of Pastor Carl L. Brock, conducting the 8 AM Worship Service and administering the Ordinances of the Church (i.e. Baptisms
and Communion) from February of 2006 until the return of Pastor Brock in November of 2007.
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Ministered in churches in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Florida.
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Preached in the Independent General Association, Houston Metropolitan, and the Ark of Love Association District Session Meetings.
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In 2009, received Bachelor of Divinity from Almeda University of Nashville, Tennessee
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In 2012, received Master of Divinity from Almeda University of Nashville, Tennessee
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Elected Pastor of New Horizons Baptist Church of Bellville, Texas (formerly known as New Direction Baptist Church) in September of 2013.
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As Pastor and Founder of NHBC, the vision that God has given me is to evangelize, empower, and equip the body of Christ with the same love that he has shown to the world by dying for our sins. To build a place of foundation, a place of fellowship, and a place build on faith where God will receive the glory, Jesus the Honor, and Holy Spirit a dwelling place to saturate the next generation in the faith-walk, we call Christianity.
Our First Family
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He later went on to find and marry our First Lady Shemeka Bonds-Miller on June 4, 2006. First lady Shemeka Bonds-Miller is a former teacher, librarian and law assistant. With the skills and knowledge base she has gained from this as well as from years of experience she brings a unique view point and provides the perfect balance to Pastor Miller as well as a healthy contrast. She now devotes her time and attention to the wellbeing and advancement of the church as the Church Secretary as well as being the helpmate of the pastor, supporting him as he supports others. With them are two sons, Minister Shemaun Thomas-Miller and Deacon Jaylin Keeton-Miller.
His oldest son, Minister Shemaun Thomas-Miller, is a proud Cougar at the University of Houston - Main Campus, Hilton College, majoring in the field of Hotel/Restaurant Management. He was also appointed as the Lead Multimedia Specialist which he learned directly from his father. It was also Pastor Miller who guided and advised Minister Thomas-Miller as he began his ministerial journey. Once ordained, he continued to rely on Pastor Miller as his illustration of what it means to be a Man of God.
His youngest son, Deacon Jaylin Christopher Keeton-Miller, is a current student of Colorado Technical University majoring in the field of Broadcasting and Journalism. Although his position as deacon is there, his most loved and cherish position in the church is being the lead percussionist of the Music Ministry at New Horizons. Following his father’s love for music, Deacon Jaylin honed his craft and took up the role of assisting his father in the music ministry and even going on to instruct others. And it was due to this passion for helping others and being a support for the church that guided him to become an official deacon of the church on April 24, 2022.
Hobbies
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During times of rest he enjoys his hobbies such as Gospel Music, Fishing, and Family Time (Movies, Dominoes). He also enjoys refining his crafts and skills in Graphic & Printed Art Design (Funeral Programs, Memorial Videos, and Event Flyers) which he does through his company, Miller Arts Graphics & Design Inc.