New Testament Assembly Jamaica
Celebrating Our Legacy, Anticipating Our Future
Who We Are
Rooted in Scripture, service, and community since 1954.
The New Testament Assembly was founded in 1954 when a group of visionary ministers, including brothers Alva Edison Peart and Verley Clinton Peart, stepped out in faith to form a fellowship rooted in Scripture, service, and independence. From humble beginnings at Benefit Hall in Port Antonio, NTA has grown into a global family across Jamaica, England, Canada, Africa, the United States, and India.
Founding & Early Years
From Benefit Hall to a growing fellowship across Jamaica.
In April 1954, approximately thirty‑seven ministers departed the New Testament Church of God and organized as the New Testament Assembly under the leadership of Chairman Alva Edison Peart and Secretary Verley Clinton Peart. The first meetings were held at Benefit Hall on Mannings Avenue, Port Antonio. The early fellowship model — gathering for special meeting days — later evolved into our conventions as the work spread across Portland and beyond.
Our Journey
Milestones and moments of faith through the decades.
1954 — Founding at Benefit Hall, Port Antonio.
Late 1950s — Churches established in Port Antonio, Mill Bank, Reach, Nonsuch, Hope Bay, and Kingston.
1960s–1974 — Expansion to England; first UK premises purchased in 1974.
1970s — Canadian work established; Ottawa branch inducted.
1980s–1990s — Churches pioneered in West & South Africa and the USA; work begins in India.
1993 — Unification summit; Rev. M. L. Powell affirmed as International Presiding Bishop.
2024 — 70th Anniversary: “Celebrating our Legacy: Anticipating our Future.”
Heritage Photo Timeline
Global Presence
From Port Antonio to congregations across continents.
- Jamaica (Origins)
- England (16 branches)
- Canada
- West Africa (16 churches, 2 schools)
- South Africa (3 churches)
- United States
- India (new works)
Be Part of the Story
Join us in worship, service, and community as we build on seventy years of mission and ministry.