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In Memory of Bishop E.D. Childress

Bishop Childress was born on February 7, 1954 to Hezekiah and Cleoria Childress in Marianna, Ark. Earnie met his wife, Delois, in 1974 and wed in holy matrimony in 1975. From their union birthed seven children and 14 grandchildren.

From an early age he knew the importance of church and family as he was the seventh of eleven children. At the age of 7 he had a visitation from an angel of the Lord, informing him that he was chosen, in this hour, to preach the gospel. At the age of 19, he gave his life to Christ under the leadership of Pastor Alberta Jones in Marianna, Ark.

Bishop Childress and Lady Delois

About us

New Testament

Holiness Church is a

non-denominational church founded by Bishop E.D. Childress in Batesville, AR.

NTHC believes in baptizing in the name of Jesus Christ. God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to pay the price for our sins and bring
us into a relationship with Him. Through Him, we can know the promise of eternal life and experience the joy of knowing God here on earth. We also believe in the power of the Holy Ghost. The uncompromising, unbiased Word of God is preached here at NTHC.

If you are looking for miracles, healings, deliverance, or just a place to worship Him, the doors of NTHC are always open.

Pastor Timothy Childress

Pastor Timothy Childress was born and raised in Batesville, AR. He is the the son of Bishop Childress and Lady Delois. God anointed his hands through the power of a spoken word to play the keyboard and organ when he was a young child. He serves as a keyboard player at his father's church for over 15 years.

After graduating from college at Arkansas Tech University, he moved back to Batesville to learn and gain knowledge of Jesus through the teachings of his father. He traveled to revivals and conferences with his father consistently and faithfully. During this time, he began to preach the Word of God.

In June 2015, the call for ministry became greater for him as his father, Bishop E.D. Childress passed away. Bishop E.D. Childress passed the mantle down to his son the church that he founded. Pastor Timothy Childress became Pastor of New Testament Holiness Church of Batesville.

Bro. Timothy and his wife, Sis. Kim, have been living in marital bliss since September 2009. They are the proud parents of Kimmie, Kambrie, and Timothy Jr.

Assistant Pastor Curtis Scales

Assistant Pastor Curtis Scales was born in Helena, AR and raised in Batesville, AR. He is the son of Lula and Curtis Vance. He was called to ministry under the guidance of Bro. Eugene Releford in 1977 under the Tent Revivals.

Bro. Curtis joined the Army in 1988. After leaving the Army, he joined the National Guard at Batesville.

He was ordained in 1991 as an Evangelist to take the Word to a dying world.

After the passing of Bishop E.D. Childress, Pastor Timothy asked Bro. Curtis to become the Assistant Pastor at New Testament Holiness Church.

Bro. Curtis and his wife, Sis. Rose, of 28 years continue to support NTHC through ministry and counseling. They are the parents of D.J. and Alesondria Scales.