Elder Jasper L. Norwood: A Journey of Faith and Service
Elder Jasper L. Norwood's spiritual journey began in January 1994 with a profound acceptance of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. This pivotal moment marked the start of a lifelong commitment to faith and service. Following this, he embarked on a transformative path by attending a new member's class at Refuge Temple Church in Buffalo, New York. After completing the class, Elder Norwood felt a divine calling to serve in the outreach ministry, guided by the Holy Spirit. His initial ministry focused on reaching out to various communities, including the homeless, streets, nightclubs, nursing homes, and prisons. He was also dedicated to witnessing to unsaved family members and others in need. His primary mission was to introduce God's Plan of Salvation to those seeking guidance. In March 2005, Elder Norwood embraced his calling as a Minister of the Gospel at Revelation Baptist Church in Buffalo, New York. This major milestone was followed by another calling in July 2006, leading him to serve at Freedom Baptist Church in Selma, Alabama. From May 2016 to 2018, he served as an Associate Minister at New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. During this time, he deepened his commitment to serving others and spreading the message of faith.In 2021, Elder Norwood relocated to Gainesville, Florida, joining the First Missionary Baptist Church serving in the Outreach Ministry. Elder Norwood currenlty resides in Ocala Florida.