Rev. Dr. Byron P. Wess accepted the call to ministry at Shiloh Baptist Church, Columbus, OH. He was licensed in January 1996 and ordained in November 1998.

Dr. Wess’ academic accomplishments are: B.A. in Theology (Summa Cum Laude), Ohio Dominican University; M.Div., Yale University Divinity School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; D.Min., Eastern University Palmer Theological Seminary.

Dr. Wess has served as: Director of Pastoral Care, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens; Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Philadelphia; Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens; Adjunct Professor, Somerset Christian College.

Along with being Senior Pastor of NewLifeTC, Dr. Wess is also an Adjunct Professor & Associate Campus Dean at Strayed University, Lawrenceville Campus.

Dr. Wess is married to Reverend Millicent A. Wess. They have a beloved daughter, Dyonna.

Dr. Wess is a child of King, called to proclaim the word of God, instruct the people of God, and advance the kingdom of God.