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New Light Christian Center Church |
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Ira V. Hilliard, a native Houstonian, was called at the age of nine to preach God's Word. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, a Master of Divinity and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humane Letters and Doctor of Philosophy from Friends International Christian University.
Ira Hilliard married the beautiful Bridget E. Harrison on October 4, 1975. In June 1998, Bridget was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Friends International Christian University.
Dr. Hilliard founded New Light Church World Outreach and Worship Centers, Inc. in 1984, with only 23 members and now New Light Christian Center Church, "One Church in Multiple Locations" has over 20,000 members. New Light Christian Center Church currently has two Houston locations, and is currently expanding with the opening of New Light Church Tabernacles in surrounding locations in the greater Houston area. Dr. Hilliard also has established extension locations in Austin and Beaumont, Texas. New Light Christian Center Church has a nationwide television ministry, a drug rehabilitation center, it's own satellite network, an Aviation Division, Daycare, and Elementary school. The ministry employs over 260 employees.
Together, Drs. Ira and Bridget Hilliard have committed to take God's Word to a hurting and lost generation. Their destiny is to build into God's people, PURPOSE, POWER and PRAISE. Their continued compassion for people and diligence in God's assignments will always be rewarded. |
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