About Us
New Rock of Faith Church, Inc. was organized on July 16, 1984. At that time, only seven people were present (Bro. Joseph A. Thomas, Jr. & Sis. Betty W. Thomas, Bro. Lowell Joseph, Sis. Mary Davis, Bro. L.C. Jack, Sis. Theresa Jack, and Sis. Lee Esther Blaney). The ministry was named as such on that very same night with Bro. Joseph A. Thomas, Jr. becoming its first pastor of the ministry.
On July 23, 1984, the ministry rented and moved to the building at 1413 Martha Street. The building was purchased in February 1987. As membership continued to grow, the church building itself underwent several building renovations under the leadership of Pastor Thomas along with the help of its members and close friends from 1994-2005. The church’s gym/ multipurpose building was purchased in 2010 and underwent major renovations as well.
Pastor Thomas was elevated to the office of Bishop, Apostle, and Chief Apostle over the years. He also helped organize the Convention of the Covenant Churches where he was elevated as the Presiding Prelate of the organization in 2016. Chief Apostle Joseph A. Thomas Jr. was called into eternal rest in March 2019. His youngest son, Dr. Joshua Thomas was elected pastor six months later.
Under Dr. Thomas’ new leadership, the church continues to experience growth and spiritual transformation. The church is currently undergoing an expansion phase as a result from Hurricanes Laura & Delta 2020.
In 2021, the church officially help launched and founded the New Rock of Faith Community Foundation (dba The R.O.C.K. Foundation) an independent comprehensive outreach organization with the sole purpose of providing assistance and resources to the community (includes, but not limited to, nursing homes, homeless shelter, school/ educational supplies, food pantry, and medical assistance).
Both the ministry and outreach organization continue to enjoy the growth, success, and increasing networks. We also continue to become a beacon of light unto the community with a passionate call to lead, evangelize, assimilate, and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ until He returns.
New Rock continues to break the barriers, thrive, and “D.R.I.V.E.” by way of the Holy Spirit!
- Pastor Joshua Thomas
Dr. Thomas is the youngest of six children born of the late Chief Apostle Joseph and Evangelist Betty Thomas. He grew up and became the church's minister of music in 2007.
A 2004 alumni of Sam Houston High School, Dr. Thomas continued his studies at McNeese State University where he obtained his Associates Degree in General Studies in 2009, his Doctor of Chiropractic & Bachelors Degree in Human Biology and Public Health from Texas Chiropractic College in 2011. Dr. Thomas went on to obtain several post graduate certifications and training regarding his chiropractic career.
Dr. Thomas accepted his calling into the ministry in 2019. He studied and graduated from The Lord's Outreach School of Theology of Lake Charles with several degrees (including Doctor & PhD of Theology, Doctor of Divinity, Masters Degree in Christian Counseling, etc) and became the 2020 Class Valedictorian as well.
Dr. Thomas is happily married to Lady Natalie Thomas since 2015 and has three daughters (Lia, Maddison, and Jalayah).
