Meet our Pastor
Pastor Gregory Divinity, Sr. is a native of Utica, Mississippi, and is married to his high school sweetheart, Debra Divinity. Together, they are blessed with six children and grandchildren. He is a graduate of Belhaven College, Jackson, MS, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and New Orleans Theological Seminary, New Orlean, LA, where he earned a Master of Theological Studies.
Pastor Divinity honorably retired as a Major from the United States Military after more than 30 years of faithful service to his country. He is the founder and Senior Pastor of New Vineyard Church and also serves as the Senior Administrator of New Vineyard Christian Academy, where his leadership continues to shape both the spiritual and educational growth of the community.
With a deep love for people and a passion for reaching the lost, under his leadership he has implemented numerous outreach ministries, including back-to-school drives, community feeding programs, ministry to the homeless, and initiatives supporting individuals with special needs. Under his vision, New Vineyard has expanded to include preschool, afterschool, and elementary education programs, as well as efforts that address hunger, education, and community development.
Pastor Divinity openly shares how God transformed his life in 1995, an experience that solidified his calling to ministry. He approaches his work with unwavering dedication, gratitude, and faith. His life and leadership are guided by his favorite declaration: “He’s able!”
Our History
New Vineyard Church: Our journey from 2006 to Present
New Vineyard Church, Inc. was established in April 2006 under the leadership of Pastor Gregory L. Divinity, Sr., in obedience to God’s divine calling to create “A Church of Restoration for All Nations.” The ministry began in the home of Pastor Gregory and Debra Divinity at 19 Nelson Circle in Jackson, Mississippi, with 17 members joining on the first day of worship.
By August 2006, the church relocated to the Bradford Place Clubhouse in Byram, Mississippi, where membership grew to 27. In January 2007, services moved to the Rice Acres Campgrounds in Byram, increasing the congregation to 59 members. Continued growth led the church in January 2009 to the Daniel Memorial Baptist Church Family Life Center at 3784 Terry Road in Jackson, Mississippi, where membership expanded to 108.
In January 2013, New Vineyard Church relocated to 315 Daniel Lake Boulevard in Jackson, Mississippi. The following year, in 2014, the church established its permanent home at 4207 Rainey Road in Jackson, Mississippi, where the ministry flourished to a thriving membership of more than 200 members.
In 2021, New Vineyard expanded by opening a second church location at 620 East Main Street in Utica, Mississippi. This campus later launched a Summer Camp and Afterschool Program in 2023. A third church location has since been added in Natchez, Mississippi and is currently undergoing restoration and beautification.
In addition to spiritual growth, New Vineyard has significantly expanded its community impact through educational and outreach programs. In 2014, the church launched its first Vacation Bible Summer Camp at 315 Daniel Lake Boulevard. After moving to Rainey Road, New Vineyard introduced the Licensed Childcare Summer Camp M.A.R.S. Program in June 2015, followed by the Summer Feeding Program that same year. In February 2016, the Licensed Preschool Program (Infants to 5 years old) was added. In August 2020, the Kindergarten through 5th Grade Elementary Academy was established, further extending the church’s mission in education.
Over the years, New Vineyard Church has developed a wide range of ministries to address the spiritual, educational, and practical needs of its members and the surrounding community.
New Vineyard Church continues to expand its opportunities for service and outreach, remaining faithful to its mission of restoration and community transformation. As the ministry discerns and follows God’s direction, the New Vineyard family remains committed to partnering with Him in His work and impacting lives for generations to come.
