Matthew A. Davis has served as the Senior Pastor of New Beginning Church in Houston, Texas since September 7, 2004. He has been led by God to build a sanctuary that everyone would recognize as a reminder of God’s saving grace. He praises God and gives Him all the glory in allowing Him to build a sanctuary in the shape of a cross. The symbol of the cross during biblical days represented shame, humiliation, and murder. However, because Jesus was crucified on the cross, the cross is recognized as a symbol of honor, victory, and salvation. Since January of 2008, Pastor Davis has delivered messages “within” the cross that have caused men to run to the cross. The symbol of the cross is seen upon arriving on the property. As airplanes and helicopters fly over the building, they notice the shape of the cross and are reminded of God’s amazing grace and how Jesus gave His life to redeem the fallen world. Thus, they have adopted the slogan: "Come to the CROSS and Experience a New Beginning” At the New Beginning Church they are, “Reaching Souls by Lifting Jesus” is their motto. (John 12:32)

Pastor Davis graduated from Mississippi Delta College and San Jacinto College with Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Electronics and Instrumentation. He obtained his certification in Biblical Teaching from the College of Biblical Studies. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree from the Encourager College and Seminary of India. In May of 2008, Pastor Davis received his Master of Arts Degree (Christian Education) from Houston Graduate School of Theology.

In 1995 he began his lifelong endeavor of “Turning hearts toward God.” He established Turning Hearts Ministries and Dads of Faith, which include father/child bonding, evangelism, and discipleship. This ministry focuses on ministering in private homes, convalescent homes, homeless shelters, schools, prisons, and on the street. Pastor Davis is the Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Turning Hearts Ministries, Inc. His experiences include mentoring young men and counseling with families to promote educational development and to combat the deterioration of the family. Sharing the Gospel is a book written by Pastor Davis. As an avenue to reach the world for Jesus the Christ, this book has been presented in several translations: Czech, English, Luhya, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili.

He is the father of two daughters – Megan and Macey. He proudly shares the ministries’ responsibilities with his wife, Carolyn, whose musical gifts keep the youth and music ministries afloat.

Be Blessed
-Pastor Matthew Davis