The Beginning of New Beginnings Community Church in Fallon, NV
New Beginnings Community Church was started in the hearts of two men, Russell Hucks and Rodney Williams who had a vision of God moving in the Fallon community. Birthed in a field, a few believers gathered for prayer, worship and sharing Gods word. Others that shared the same vision showed up and the group moved to a barn! New Beginnings birthed in a barn with humble people yearning to become connected through relationships with each other and God. Still more people yearning for more of God showed up and filled the small barn to capacity.
It was obvious, the small group needed more room and that’s when God showed up in a miraculous way, providing a beautiful small church that was looking for people and a pastor. Pastor Russ and Pastor Rodney walked through the door God opened. Their vision was the same. Connecting through RELATIONSHIPS, Healing through RECOVERY and Discipleship through RELEVANT teaching. The vision has never wavered. Every service begins with anointed worship, presentation of the gospel through bible-based teaching, and ending with time at the altar meeting the needs of people.
New Beginnings Community Church, born in a barn now in a church and recently grew to a place needing two services! God is moving in a wonderful way. NBCC has a mission of reaching beyond the church walls into the community building relationships, healing through recovery and discipleship through connect groups.
It’s exciting to see what else God has in store for a body of people hungry for a deeper walk with Jesus.
Our Team at New Beginnings Community Church
Pastor Russell and
Lourdes Hucks
Russell & Lourdes Hucks
Pastor Russ Hucks was born and raised in Clanton, Alabama. He joined the Navy while still in High School and departed for bootcamp upon graduation in 1986. He served for more than 26 years, including four tours in Iraq, a humanitarian mission in Indonesia following the tsunami, and numerous additional detachments and deployments. He was promoted 13 pay grades, highly decorated, and awarded numerous medals, ribbons, and accolades. It was in the Navy, He met the love of his life, Lourdes in 1987. They were married in 1991 and have two children and three grandchildren.
He enjoys continuous learning and is currently working on a “Doctorate in Ministry” from Asia Pacific Theological Seminary. Educational Accomplishments include:
- Master of Arts Degree in Christian Leadership (Summa Cum Laude) from SUM Theological Seminary, El Dorado Hill, CA
- A Bible & Theology Degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Canyon Hills Bible College, Bakersfield CA
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Management of Processional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
- Associates of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland, Campus Park, MD.
Pastor Russ and Lourdes have been involved in ministry since 1998 serving as Campus Pastors, Associate Pastors, Christian Education, and Marriage Ministry Directors including developing and facilitating several marriage conferences and over thirty marriage classes. They truly have shepherds’ hearts, love people, and are visionary concerning the local church. Lourdes enjoys cooking and demonstrates an undeniable gift of hospitality. Pastor Russ has been Licensed, Ordained, and in good standing with the Assembly of God since 2012.
Pastor Rodney and
Bonnie Williams
Rodney and Bonnie Williams
Rodney & Bonnie Williams are founders of Springs of Redemption Ranch located in Fallon NV which is a long term Christian recovery program for men of all ages using the Bible, the 12 Steps and a relationship with Jesus as a foundation for an abundant life. Their vision is to see lives changed and healed through the power of the Holy Spirit.
They are ordained ministers and currently pastor at New Beginnings Community Church.
They began their ministry in Silver Springs NV where they worked full-time in a recovery program for men of all ages as well acting as associate pastors at the church there.
They moved to Fallon NV in 2017 and founded Springs of Redemption Recovery Ranch. During this time, they started a Celebrate Recovery Program which they led for 3 years.
God moved on their hearts to launch out into New Beginnings Community Church and continue to minister to the community through their unique and talented ministries.
Ron and Paula Marrujo
Worship Ministry
Ron and Paula Marrujo
Ron Marrujo was born in Ruidoso, New Mexico and has lived in Fallon, Nevada since 1981. He graduated from Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada with an Associate of Arts degree in 1978, from Bethany University in Santa Cruz, California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ministerial Studies in 1981, and from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Masters degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology in 1995. He is a long standing Licensed and Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God.
He served as an Associate Pastor and worship leader from 1981-2000 and as the worship leader at the Nazarene Church and the Fallon Naval Air Station Chapel between 2001 and 2019. He was an Academic Counselor at the Fallon campus of Western Nevada Community College from 2000-2015 and has been in private practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1998. Ron has served on the Board of the New Frontier Treatment Center for many years and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board
He has been married to Paula Marrujo since 1978 and they have a daughter. His interests include music and a variety of sports.
Pastor Bob and Linda Bridges
Care Ministry
Bob and Linda Bridges
Pastor Bob Bridges was born and raised in Michigan. At the age of 20, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. In 1984, he graduated from Bethany Bible College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ministerial Studies. He has been Licensed and Ordained as a minister with the Assemblies of God since 1983. He has served as Senior Pastor in Ely and Yerington; and as Interim Pastor in Hawthorne, Topaz, Silver Springs, and Fernley.
Bob currently serves with the Northern California-Nevada District of the Assemblies of God on the Pastoral Care Team; and with the Disaster Relief Team. He is part of SeedOne Ministry, a construction-based team ministering to smaller churches in the District. He also serves as a volunteer Chaplain to the Fallon Police Department.
Bob has been a bi-vocational pastor. He continues to do roofing and construction, and in 2021, he retired from a career in Law Enforcement. Bob enjoys being active in the gym.
In 1980, Bob and Linda were married. They have two married sons and one daughter, all raised in Fallon. They have four grandchildren. Linda has ministered alongside Bob as worship coordinator/playing keyboard, and office administration. They are thrilled to be a part of New Beginnings.
Bob says, “For most of my Christian life, I have focused on connecting people to one another and to ministry within the church. I am looking forward to making those connections as I serve in the Care Ministries at New Beginnings.”
Jennifer and Grayling Thomas
Children & Youth Ministry
Jennifer and Grayling Thomas
Jennifer was born in Michigan and has lived in Northern Nevada for 25 years. She attended Western Governors University, City University of Seattle, and Florida Institute of Technology where she holds a Master of Education with post graduate work in special education and behavior analysis.
Jennifer is a board-certified behavior analyst and licensed elementary and special education teacher in the state of Nevada. She is currently in private practice serving children with special needs in Fallon and west central Nevada. Jennifer’s passion and calling is to work with children and youth across settings focusing on their spiritual, social-emotional, and academic growth and success.
Jennifer and Grayling moved to Fallon in 2018 to a small hobby farm and share 4 children and a granddaughter. Grayling is also a licensed teacher with the state of Nevada and together Jennifer and Grayling own a growing clinical practice serving children with neurodevelopmental differences. Jennifer is currently working towards her ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God.
Diana Kent
Office Administrator
Diana Kent
Diana was born in Idaho, moved to Sacramento where she resided for 20 years. She and the love of her life (Richard) moved to Paradise Ca and resided there until 2017 when they moved to Fallon NV.
She gave her life to Jesus Christ when she was very young and worked in numerous positions within the Church of God and then Assembly of God. She used her musical abilities as well as her office skills to help enhance the churches she attended.
She attended Lee University, Wenatchee Valley College, and Obtained her Broker License in Real Estate in 2007. She held multiple management positions in Bank of America from 1985-2000. She then changed her career and obtained her broker license in Real Estate in 2007. She and her husband moved to Paradise CA where they opened their own Brokerage with a Realty World Franchise operating a successful business until they retired and moved to Fallon NV in 2017.
She is presently working as New Beginnings Community Church secretary, with oversight of social media and website