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Favorite Scripture
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1-2 (KJV)
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
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Pastor Gerald E. Bolden
Senior Pastor Servant Leader Veteran Teacher Shepherd
Pastor Gerald E. Bolden is the Senior Pastor and Co-Founder of New Life Christian Center of San Antonio. He is a dedicated servant leader whose life has been marked by faith, service, leadership, and a passion for helping others discover God’s purpose for their lives.
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With more than three decades of leadership experience, Pastor Gerald brings a unique combination of military, ministry, counseling, and organizational leadership to the work of building God’s Kingdom.
MEN’S MINISTRY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Pastor Gerald is committed to building and strengthening men of God to lead in their homes, church, and communities.
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Men's Ministry
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Marriage Ministry
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Leadership Development
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Counseling & Coaching
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Conference Speaker
He equips men to lead with integrity, courage, and a kingdom mindset.
MILITARY LEADERSHIP
Pastor Gerald proudly served in the United States Navy Submarine Force for more than 22 years, retiring after a distinguished military career.
During his service, he held leadership positions as a Chief Logistics Officer and Naval Instructor for Submarine Force Atlantic. His military service included Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and numerous deployments around the world.
The Navy helped shape his commitment to excellence, integrity, discipline, and servant leadership qualities that continue to guide his ministry today.
MINISTRY & CALLING
Pastor Gerald answered God’s call to ministry with a heart to serve, teach, encourage, and equip others.
Throughout his years of ministry, he has faithfully invested in individuals, couples, families, and leaders through biblical teaching, mentoring, discipleship, and relationship enrichment.
He is known for his practical teaching style, compassionate spirit, and unwavering commitment to helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
As Senior Pastor of New Life Christian Center of San Antonio, Pastor Gerald is committed to creating an atmosphere where people can encounter God, strengthen their faith, and discover their God-given purpose.
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Pastor Gerald believes in lifelong learning and personal growth.
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His educational background includes:
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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Master of Science in Human Resource Management
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Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
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His education, combined with decades of leadership and ministry experience, has equipped him to serve effectively in both ministry and community settings.
FAMILY & LEGACY
Pastor Gerald has been married to Pastor Keisha W. Bolden for 36 years. Together they are the proud parents of two adult children serving in the United United States military who are married to spouses serving in the military as well. They are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren. Pastor Gerald considers family one of God’s greatest blessings and is passionate about strengthening marriages, building healthy families, and leaving a legacy of faith for future generations.