Meet the Pastor
Reverend Linda Diane Long
Reverend Linda Diane Long is the Senior Pastor of New Love All Missionary Baptist Church in Eastman, GA.
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Linda Diane Long was born and raised in Adel, GA (Cook County). She studied at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from the New Hope Bible Institute.
In 1975 Linda Diane married her loving and devoted husband, Nicodemus Long Jr. Together they are the proud parents of three sons: Rodney, Nick III, and Desmond. Throughout the years, the family relocated to Greensboro, NC; Baltimore MD; Nashua, NH; Charlotte, NC; Des Moines, IA; and Raleigh, NC.
While in New Hampshire, Mrs. Long was motivated to participate in local politics as a means to improve the lives and circumstances of her neighbors and community. Although some called it a fluke, Linda Diane says it was all God when she was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, becoming the first African American female representative to the State House.
In 2001, after making many promises to serve God with her life, Mrs. Long responded with acceptance of the Lord’s calling upon her life. She would not turn back. She preached her initial sermon, “Are You a Kingdom Dweller or a Kingdom Worker” in Raleigh, NC.
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Reverend Long was ordained on April 17, 2005, by Rev. Dr. Jamey Colts, former Pastor of Greater Bellevue Baptist Church in Macon, GA. While at Bellevue, she served as Special Assistant to Pastor Colts and initiated the D.I.V.A.’s, Young Adult Ministry.
Then in 2009, God directed Rev. Long to Greater Friendship Church in Macon, GA. While at Greater Friendship, her territory was enlarged as she further trained and served under the leadership and advisement of Rev. Dr. Summerow. Rev. Long
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diligently and wholeheartedly served as Minister Liaison to the ministerial staff and with the Pastor Support Ministry. She initiated the Senior Citizen Ministry known as S.A.S. (Seasoned, Anointed Saints), and advanced the Noon Day Bible Study through faithful leadership and support.
In 2016, God placed Rev. Long as Senior Pastor of New Love All Missionary Baptist Church in Eastman, GA.
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As a prayer warrior and intercessor, Rev. Linda Diane Long loves the Lord and is truly humbled by His grace and mercy in her life.
“the JOY OF THE LORD IS TRULY HER STRENGTH”
When you encounter New LoveAll Missionary Baptist Church, you will be embraced with a welcoming and positive environment where you will feel the love of God. Our Sunday’s are filled with high energy that fuels your worship experience.
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We are a church that operates in the fullness of God, guided by the Holy Spirit to cultivate and nurture spiritual gifts. We can’t wait to worship with you! You don’t want to miss out on a powerful worship experience!
- Rev. Long
