I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee in a Church of God in Christ (COGIC) church and was baptized at the age of 10. From an early age, I knew God was present in my life. While I always believed in God and had a relationship with Him, my walk with the Lord deepened significantly in 2013. I experienced the work and presence of the Holy Spirit in a more personal way, which strengthened my faith, transformed my perspective, and helped me develop a deeper dependence on Christ in every area of my life.

My husband, Brandon, and I have been married for 14 years and will celebrate our anniversary on June 30. We have two wonderful children. Jeremiah is 11 years old and will be entering 7th grade at Granite Ridge Middle School. He enjoys playing the piano and participating in club track and field. Avery is 9 years old and enjoys club cheer, playing the piano, and singing. Much of my time is joyfully spent supporting their activities as both a track mom and a cheer mom.

Our family first attended NewCov from 2018 to 2020. During the pandemic, we visited other churches, but God ultimately led us back to NewCov in 2024 because it truly felt like home. Since returning, I have enjoyed serving through Vacation Bible School, a greeter and the Marriage Ministry. I have also been blessed by participating in Wednesday night services, Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study, and completing the GriefShare ministry program.

I am grateful for God’s faithfulness throughout every season of my life and for the opportunity to serve Him, His church, and others as He continues to grow and shape me in my walk with Christ.

I feel truly blessed to be part of the NewCov family. I am married to my wonderful wife Debbie Cochran and we share 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren.

Together we are deeply grateful for God’s faithfulness, guidance, and love through every season. We have attended New Covenant Community Church for 29 years and the relationships and experiences we’ve found here have been a true blessing.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to serve in several areas, including Friday Morning Mens Prayer, table leader for Wednesday night Connect Groups, Sunday morning prayer, prior deacon for our church and as a board member for the Evangel Home. We also had fun working with High School Ministry for a couple of years. It has been a joy to serve alongside so many faithful people.

NewCov has been a wonderful church home for us, and I am so thankful for the friendships, encouragement, and spiritual growth we have experienced here. I look forward to continuing to grow in faith and serve alongside this church family in the years ahead.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me.

I go by Bill, Billy or Willy (depending on relationship). My full name is William Sawtelle Choate, Jr. I work in advertising here in Fresno and have been with the same company since 1980. My loving wife of 43 years is Jann Choate. We have have two adult children, baptized with us here at NewCov. Our daughter Kristen’s family attend NewCov as well. Her husband Miles currently serves in the high school ministry and their two children are in Kid’s Church. Our son, Billy, III, his wife and their five children, (yes, five!) all love the Lord and attend Oak Hills Church in Clovis.

Jann and I served in Kid’s Church from 1994 to 2024. I helped create and design the original Kid’s Church experience in the portables including Heir Force One.

• Jann and I love the Wednesday night services and sharing the studies in our small groups.
• I love the small town feel of Newcov and the positive community outreach of Christmas Tree lightings, Touch a Truck, Trunk or Treat and more.
• I love seeing young families attending, who have grown up out of our Kid’s Church experience.
• I run into former students and enjoy hearing their favorite memories of
lessons that have stuck in their minds and hearts.

My name is Kurt Archer, and I have been blessed to call NewCov my church home since 1997. For nearly 30 years, NewCov has been an important part of my family’s life and faith journey.

My wife, Gweynn, and I have been married for nearly 32 years. We have three adult children, Kyle (30), Katie (28), and Kaleb (25), all who grew up at NewCov and continue to be a tremendous blessing to our family.

Professionally, I own a few local businesses and serve as Vice President of a national company. These experiences have strengthened my leadership, organizational, and servant-hearted skills, which I strive to use both in my work and in my church service.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving in youth and children’s ministries, a table leader for NewCov’s Friday morning men’s Bible study, I have participated in Wednesday night small groups for several years, and I have served multiple terms on the Deacon Board, including as Board President. I also enjoy cooking for men’s events and staff gatherings – sharing a meal is one of my favorite ways to build fellowship and community.

I am grateful for the many ways God has worked through NewCov in my life and in the life of my family. It would be an honor to continue serving our church family as a member of the Deacon Board.