The Reverend Russell Jones has accepted the call to be the first pastor of Christ Wesleyan Fellowship of Winn. The care and concern that Rev. Jones and his wife, Raynore Dixon Jones, have exhibited for Winnfield and the surrounding area was a major factor for the new church congregation, who hope to see the area impacted by the positive message of Christ.

A familiar face in Winnfield due to his more than 43 years with the Winnfield City Police Department; Rev. Jones is a Winn Parish native. He was raised by his grandparents, Sam and Alberta Ford. After graduating from Calvin High School, he has attended Northwestern State University, Louisiana College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Louisiana Baptist University. He also served our nation in the U.S. Navy for six years.

Rev. Jones’ experience includes pastor at Christian Fellowship Baptist in Dodson for 15 years, and he has spoken at many different churches in Winn Parish. Rev. Jones spoke at Christ Wesleyan Fellowship on New Year’s Eve 2023 and various other occasions. This led him to spend time in prayer about accepting the call to be the first Pastor of the new church plant.

Rev. Jones plans a program of visitation, personal contact, and counseling to lead Christ Wesleyan Fellowship to be a beacon of hope to Winnfield and Winn Parish. The church is committed to sharing the Gospel, with an uncompromised Biblical stand. Pastor Jones is firmly in agreement with this vision for the church and hopes to see additional spiritual growth soon.

The Jones family includes two sons, Patrick Jones and Lance Holden, one daughter, Monica Kinney, and several grandchildren.

Christ Wesleyan Fellowship meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School and 11 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church at 302 South Bevill Street. Prayer meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.