About The Pastor

Reverend Reginald A. Wells was born on December 2, 1968 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In 1992, he became the seventh pastor of the New Christian Chapel Baptist Church, in Rose Hill, North Carolina. Rev. Wells has led the congregation to a holistic ministry that strives to meet the total needs of individuals, the church and community.

His innovative leadership has led him to survey the needs of the church, seize the goals of past pastors and establish new ministries to meet the needs of the congregation and community.

As a result of his inspired leadership, New Christian Chapel's membership has experienced a tremendous amount of growth.

New ministries have been established through Rev. Wells' "Vision" to adequately address the needs of the church and community. Some of those ministries are comprehensive Bible Study, Academic Support Ministry, Healthcare Ministry, Senior Citizens Ministry, Audio/Video Ministry, Athletic Ministry, Family Skating night and several others. Recently, he led the congregation to construct an Athletic Complex.

The following are a few of Rev. Wells' accomplishments:

Chairman, Duplin County Commissioner
Executive Board Member of the Middle District Missionary Baptist Association
Chairman, Program Committee, General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.
Board Member, First Bank of Duplin County
Former- Executive Secretary/Treasurer, General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.
Former - 2nd Vice Moderator of the Middle District Missionary Baptist Association
Former - Chairman of the Elections Committee, General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.
Former - Member, Board of Directors, Duplin County Home Health and Hospice
Appointed by Gov. Mike Easley, to the Department of Corrections Board of Directors
several other Boards and Commissions

Rev. Wells is married to his very supportive wife, Dr. Roxie Cannon Wells, a Family Practice Physician. They share in the love of one daughter, Jayln Reid.