Clayton King, the leader of Crossroads Worldwide ministry, has been appointed the interim senior pastor of South Carolina's NewSpring Church after the megachurch's founding and senior pastor, Perry Noble, was fired for alcohol abuse and other "unfortunate choices and decisions." He spoke to a new class of the ministry’s yearlong coaching workshop. King "has been a friend to NewSpring since the very beginning of our church," it adds. This Week on the Edifi Podcast Network: An Ex-Abortion Nurse, Miracles, John Bevere, Lee Strobel, Why ‘Socialism Isn't Biblical’ and More! In a statement he released Monday, King said he trusting in his faith as he works to lead NewSpring forward. “It was as strange as if someone was telling me I was going to be a ballerina.”. Faculty at Anderson University, Teaching Pastor at NewSpring Church. Teaching Team Assistants. Clayton King Bio. 1. 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NewSpring Church — a fourteen campus megachurch pastored by Brad Cooper, Clayton King, and Dan Lian — located in Anderson, South Carolina has a bit of problem on its hands; one that church leaders are desperately trying to explain away. NewSpring Teaching Pastor Clayton King stated earlier that Noble does not live up to the biblical qualifications of a pastor, though Noble has said that he "never felt qualified" at any time while he was at NewSpring. “I have never met anybody in my life that has the anointing of God on their life like Clayton does.”. However, in my obsession to do everything possible to reach 100,000 and beyond – it has come at a personal cost in my own life and created a strain on my marriage. 43K likes. Money feels more like a curse than a blessing to most people. We’re celebrating Christmas with in-person and online gatherings. One of King’s role models in ministry, he said, is Billy Graham. If you have attended NewSpring for any length of time, you know I've never claimed to be the perfect pastor, or even more, the perfect Christian. Playback Rate. Thornhill, and others who know King, said Monday that they have seen in King a clear calling to preach the Gospel, one that began at a young age. Contact Meredith. Perry Noble Removed As Senior Pastor of NewSpring Church "We are a true team approach to ministry now," King said in a recent episode of his Essential Church podcast. Thornhill said King started a Bible study group at his school, Hillcrest High School, and more than 100 teens showed up to the first meeting. Sign up for the PM Newsletter and get the day’s biggest stories in your inbox. Author & Evangelist. CKM reaches teenagers, college students and adults through events like Summer Camp, our Missions program, and through multiple Mentoring networks. Join over 250,000 others to get the top stories curated daily, plus special offers! Distinguished Professor of Evangelism, Anderson University. Clayton King Pastor at NewSpring Church, Author, Evangelist. Clayton King. “Because of my parents, I’ve grown up thinking that being adopted is the most awesome thing,” King said. One of Kings’ close friends, the Rev. Welcome to New Spring at home Easter Edition. Families were not allowed to gather for the holiday. Contact Dan. While we have never experienced what we are going through now, the past tells us that the passion for freedom runs deep in this nation, and it will not be easily squelched. In an interview last week, King attributed his grounding in his faith to his parents and his love of storytelling to his grandfather, Gene Knight. King’s faith and passion for teaching the Gospel comes in part from his parents. At age 17, he spoke before 8,000 youth at a National Beta Club conference in Dallas, which he said “opened a lot of doors” for him. Jake Thornhill Jr., who served as King’s pastor when King was still in grade school. “After that, all I cared about was preaching and playing football.”. He always brought friends, and he always brought a notebook, said the Rev. A year later it was announced that NewSpring would be led by a team of 4 Lead Pastors (Brad Cooper, Shane Duffey, Michael Mullikin, Howard Frist) and 3 Teaching Pastors (Brad Cooper, Clayton King, Dan Lian) would share the stage on Sundays. King has frequently preached at NewSpring. He was way ahead of his years,” Powell said. Ronnie Powell, said the couple paid off a building project at his church and later offered their closed shop building to Powell if he wanted to start a new church. While in high school, he spoke before thousands of young people through the National Beta Club at national and regional gatherings. He was chosen Outstanding Male Graduate of the Year at North Carolina's Gardner-Webb University in 1995. New NewSpring pastor Clayton King has been a … “Since I became a Christian, I’ve tried to always stay open to whatever God calls me to do,” King said.”I don’t feel adequate or qualified to serve Jesus, which reminds me that it is only his grace at work in me that allows me to do anything good. About three years ago, King and his wife, Sharie, and their two boys, Jacob and Joseph, moved from North Carolina to Anderson so they could relocate Clayton King Ministries to Anderson University. Do you want award-winning journalism with a Christian worldview, delivered to your inbox? Distinguished Professor of Evangelism, Anderson University That group, The Solid Rock Club, still exists at the school, according to the school website. 43K likes. Clayton King Ministries, 308 Kingsley Rd, Anderson, SC, 29621, United States 864-437-8455 info@claytonkingministries.com NewSpring is a life-giving church, marked by the presence of God, activating us to impact others. “I was at the altar, asking Jesus to save me, and at that moment I felt as if God was asking me to preach the Gospel,” King said. NewSpring Church 299 views. Current Time 0:00 / Duration Time 0:00. I have no excuse – this was wrong, sinful and I am truly sorry. TD Jakes … Do you want award-winning journalism with a, Federal appeals court rules against New York COVID restrictions on religious gatherings, Most never married US adults hope to get married someday, despite culture shift: poll, China: Christian who saw her work as 'God's will' sentenced to 4 years in prison for Wuhan reporting, Senate committee report: World Vision failed to vet group that funded terrorists, Unnerved by all these transitions? ... And Pastor Clayton King is gonna be bringing the message today that the special Easter message so get out your notebooks open up your app and get ready for the gospel good news on this Easter morning. Add To List. “Even as a child, he was bold as a speaker — more than most adults were. "Over the course of several months our executive pastors met with and discussed at length with Perry these concerns regarding his personal behavior and his spiritual walk, Perry's posture towards marriage, increased reliance on alcohol and other behaviors were of continual concern. On that night he felt God was calling him into ministry. Later, Powell spoke at King’s ordination service. I have not stolen money. Author & Evangelist. jesus bible peace. Clayton King, Anderson, South Carolina. 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Today, Clayton King takes us to Luke 24 … “They always communicated to me that it was a special thing, that God placed me in their home.”. Author of 14 books. “When I preached that night, I knew that was what I was born to do,” King said. Noble admitted to and apologized for alcohol abuse. Jane and Joe King, who lived on a farm in Fountain Inn and owned their own electric motor repair business, adopted King when he was a couple of weeks old. Progress: 0%. King is the leader of Crossroads Worldwide ministry, an occasional guest speaker at the Anderson church, and a close friend of Noble. Noble was removed July 1, but the decision was made public Sunday. Bio Topics Videos Books Reviews Posts Clayton King Videos. ️Did you know you can give online or in the NewSpring app? Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Anderson University professor/evangelist named to position at NewSpring Church. About Clayton King. He first met King while speaking to a Greenville County parks and recreation football team on which King was a player. Remaining Time-0:00 . I simply need to address an issue that has gotten out of hand in my life.". Teaching Pastor at NewSpring Church in Anderson SC. Thousands of churches across the country were shuttered, others had to hold services outdoors or restrict capacity indoors. Get unlimited digital access for only $4.99 per month. Play. "Clayton will do … Clayton King preaching on the topic of hell at NewSpring Church. Clayton King Teaching Pastor. "Though we know you may want more details to satisfy your curiosity, [but] to do so would not be helpful to Perry or his family as they take these next steps," he said. "Perry Noble is no longer the Senior Pastor at NewSpring Church… As for what is next for us, Clayton King is going to step in as Interim Senior Pastor," the church, with a weekly attendance of 30,000, says on its website. Founder and President of Crossroads Summer Camps, Crossroads Missions and Clayton King Ministries. Executive Editor of Youth Worker Journal . Anderson University professor/evangelist named to position at NewSpring Church. "I wish this were a joke, a part of a sermon illustration…however, it's true," Noble said in a statement, posted on the church's website. Husband and daddy. Please click here to learn how. "The church officials gave me confidence today in the way they handled a very difficult situation. President of Clayton King Ministries. Many Americans are rightly upset that the freedom to worship — the foundational American freedom — has been curtailed. In the wake of Perry Noble’s termination as senior pastor at South Carolina’s largest church, NewSpring Church’s leadership wasted little time extending a call to Clayton King as the interim senior pastor. ", He also said, "Neither Lucretia nor I have committed any sort of sexual sin. A native of South Carolina, Clayton mapped out the beginnings of Crossroads Summer Camp (our very first event) in his college dorm room. The naming of Clayton King as NewSpring's interim senior pastor "will help during the coming weeks," Duduit said. In fact, King was preaching and teaching the Gospel when he was barely a teen. ... Clayton King - Duration: 45:47. Executive Editor of Youth Worker Journal . Clayton King was the teen who sat on the front row of his church when he showed up to worship services on Sundays. 45:47. The church also instituted a team of elders composed of a few "owners" from different NewSpring campuses. Clayton King Ministries is a non-profit organization that exists to preach the Gospel and make disciples. Reflecting further on his journey, Noble posted on Monday: In this message, Clayton King teaches us that making a bold move is how we step into the life we’re promised in Jesus. Home ; Subscribe Manage Login Logout; News; Sports; Orange and White; ... Clayton King hired as interim senior pastor of NewSpring Church in Anderson. I have not been looking at porn and there was absolutely no domestic abuse. The 14-location megachurch is now much healthier spiritually and financially, according to the church's Teaching Pastor Clayton King. Perry has made some unfortunate choices and decisions that have caused us much concern," NewSpring Executive Pastor Shane Duffey said during Sunday worship. I have joked that you should not attend NewSpring if you are already perfect because I will mess you up! Teaching Pastor Clayton King says the new approach to leadership has made the megachurch healthier. "While this is the most difficult and painful decision we've had to make, unfortunately it was necessary. 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He also founded Clayton King Ministries and Crossroads Worldwide, a youth organization that works with churches to provide mission opportunities to youth. NewSpring Church to Replace Perry Noble With Clayton King as Interim Senior Pastor. Daniel Lian Associate Pastor. Mute. The interim pastor of South Carolina's NewSpring Church talks about the challenges of restoring and reinventing a successful church. King would go on to attend Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, where he graduated in 1995. Due to this the executive pastors confronted Perry and went through the steps of dealing with sin in the church as outlined in Matthew 18," said Duffey. Teaching Pastor at NewSpring Church in Anderson SC. When he was 14, King was saved at a youth rally, he said. Stream Type LIVE. https://newspring… To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. “He was a very rambunctious teenager, who exemplified what it meant to be sold out for Christ.”. And I think it helped that Clayton will fill that interim role.". "Great Are You Lord" Covered By NewSpring Worship - Duration: 5:20. Clayton King For over thirty-three years, Clayton King has been preaching the gospel all over the world. The family later joined the church. But after talking with his family and his pastor, he preached his first sermon at Crossroads Baptist Church in Greer on March 27, 1987. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. That was my way of telling you that I am traveling on a journey each day alongside each one of you to try to take my next step to become more like Jesus. I never had a problem drinking alcohol socially, but in the past year or so I have allowed myself to slide into, in my opinion, the overuse of alcohol. Since the early 1990s, Clayton King has been preaching on occasion at Anderson University’s weekly chapel services. Loaded: 0%. It's part of being human. 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