Our Pastor
Pastor George E. Hurtt accepted the Lord’s call to ministry in 1995, while under the pastoral leadership of Dr. James Jennings Sr., Senior Pastor of the New True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, MI. In 1998, Pastor Hurtt graduated Cum Laude from the University of Detroit Mercy with both a Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies. He finished the requirements for the latter degree at the historic Oxford University in Oxford, England where he studied Reformation and Renaissance Studies under renowned theologians, such as Dr. Alister McGrath.
After returning from England, Pastor Hurtt earned a Master of Health Management and Policy degree from the University of Michigan. This enabled him to become a commissioned officer in the United States Navy.
Upon moving to Southern California, Pastor Hurtt laid aside a promising military career to attend the Master’s Seminary to prepare for full-time ministry. He graduated from the Master’s Seminary with a Masters of Divinity in May 2006. On September 29, 2008, he accepted the calling at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, as the new pastor. Pastor Hurtt prayerfully accepted God’s call to be the next shepherd to lead Mt. Sinai.
In 2022, Pastor William Turner Jr. resigned from his position as Senior Pastor of New Revelation Baptist Church. Pastor-elect George E. Hurtt was appointed to the pastoral position. He was appointed on February 27, 2022. God has indeed, favored New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church with another dynamic, scripture-based leader.
Pastor Hurtt led the Church with wisdom and grace, attentively observing the church, its members, and its operations while remaining steadfast in preaching the gospel. He introduced a biblical seminar after service on first Sundays and launched a church newsletter to enhance communication within the congregation. Additionally, he implemented a yearly church theme along with annual biblical goals to deepen spiritual growth. He sponsored students for the S.T.E.A.M. camp and led a trip to the holy land. On May 11, 2024, Dr. George E. Hurtt was awarded his Doctor of Ministry degree from Memphis Theological Seminary. As he entered his third year, he introduced a five-year Bible reading plan to guide the church in a collective journey through scriptures.
However, when the Eaton Wildfire struck, all church plans were put on hold. Without hesitation, Pastor Hurtt sprang into action, establishing Faith Beyond the Flames—a mission dedicated to serving those affected by the devastation. Under his leadership, the New Revelation Baptist Church became a vital Resource Center, offering relief and support to those in need. Partnering with Mt. Sinai Church and other organizations, through Pastor Hurtt the NRBC Resource Center extended a beacon of hope, ensuring that wildfire victims found solace, aid, and encouragement. Through the Church Resource Center, the community was welcomed with open arms, finding strength and unity in the face of adversity.
The NRBC Resource Center, along with its partners, distributed vital supplies, ensuring that no one faced this hardship alone. Efforts included:
- Clothing and essential supplies
- Grab-and-go meals served three times daily
- Gift cards for immediate financial relief
- Gas and car giveaways to aid transportation needs
- Laptop giveaways to support education and work recovery
- Grants and financial assistance
Beyond emergency aid, Pastor Hurtt & NRBC Resource Center emphasized rebuilding together, creating programs focused on long-term healing and restoration:
- Health and wellness recovery initiatives
- Senior fellowship gatherings for community support
- Family Fun Day to restore joy and connection
- Fire Victim Assistance Centers, offering guidance from FEMA, SBA, and financial resource teams
- Town hall meetings to address community concerns and foster unity
- A special Super Bowl party and other events to bring people together in fellowship.
Through these efforts, Pastor Hurtt and the New Revelation Church provided not only material aid but also a renewed sense of hope, faith, and resilience, demonstrating the true power of a united, faith driven community. Now, under the leadership of Pastor Hurtt, we can focus on our next milestone of Church renovation. The spiritual, educational, social, and economic requirements of the whole person have always been at the center of our ministry and still serve as the compass for our church today, as we look back on the previous 64 years. We are sure that we have come this far by faith, relying on the Lord's direction. It is important for us as a church to follow the leadership of our Pastor, while we are engaging unprecedented waters. With God guiding our pastor, along with the Holy Spirit, we shall press on with our journey, never wavering from our goal: "Until the whole person is served, our mission remains."