Born in Arcadia, LA.  Dr. Nicholson resides in Quitman, LA with his wife Catherine and son, Charles Jacoby.  They have three adult children and five grandchildren.  His hobbies include attending gospel concerts, enjoying sporting events , going fishing, collecting and building library resources, and exploring new places.  During his travels, he has established many lasting relationships and partnerships.

Ministerial Experiences
Entered the music ministry in 1968 at the age of fifteen and began traveling and singing with The Kings of Harmony Jr. quartet.  Founded the Gospel Classic quartet and traveled for several years singing lead, managing and promoting the group.  For more than 40 years he has enjoyed being a gospel promoter for many awarding-winning groups throughout many states.

Licensed for Gospel Ministry in 1994, under the leadership of Rev. A. J. Hester, Sweet Home Missionary B. C., Jonesboro, Louisiana
Ordained--July 4, 1999 under the Leadership of Dr. Herbert Joseph Griffith, President of Caribbean Christian Ministries Inc., Arima, Trinidad.

Has ministered in many cities and several state in America, and in the Caribbean.  Dr. Nicholson has a Shepherd's heart and great love for believers and an evangelistic spirit for the unsaved.  He delights himself in the Word of God and rejoices in the manifestation of changed lives.

Professional Education
Bachelor of Theology, International Seminary, Plymouth, FL
Master of Theology, Slidell Baptist Seminary, Slidell, LA
Doctor of Theology, Slidell Baptist Seminary, Slidell, LA

Positions Held
Founder, Word of Praise Outreach Ministry (special outreach teaching on the importance of praise and worship included with Gospel Concerts for communities, 1982

Interim Pastor, St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, Ruston, LA

Pastor, The New Testament Church @ Grambling, LA, 1998 to Present (Church relocated to Jonesboro, LA in 2015).

Founder, President and Senior Minister, The New Testament Church School of Theology (TNT/SOT), Jonesboro, LA, 2014 to Present.
Founder/Organizer, The New Testament (TNT) Church Evangelistic Ministries, 2021, Jonesboro, LA.



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Faculty Listing

The New Testament School of Theology faculty members are selected for their success in ministry, academic background and concern and care for students.  Here is a partial listing of current faculty members.