The Pastor & First Lady Of Greater New Birth Baptist Church

Pastor Charles Ray Terry Sr. was born July 12, 1948 in Rockdale, TX. He is the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Terry Sr. He attended Rockdale ISD Elementary school, Middle School, and graduated from Rockdale High School. He then attended Bishop College in 1966 and in 1969 he was drafted to the United States Army. On March 1, 1978, God saw fit that he preached his first sermon, he was ordained and licensed at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Plano, TX with Rev. C.S. Trimble presiding. Greater New Birth Baptist Church was then organized on June 1, 1978 with only 12 members.

Pastor Terry is married to his soul mate First Lady Elwina Terry and they are the proud parents of 7 children. Pastor Terry has served as the Pastor of Greater New Birth Baptist Church and he continues to lead us in the direction that God has shown him. Here at Greater New Birth Baptist Church we thrive on our diverse, down to earth culture, if you are currently searching for a church home here in the great city of Plano, TX or the surrounding area Pastor Charles Terry Sr. & the Greater New Birth Baptist Church family would like to invite you to come and visit with us in our worship services. We thank you for visiting our website for more information visit our

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