He is a passionate, purposeful, and practical preacher of God's word and seeks to provide guidance to God's people.

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Pastor Sterns credits his leadership skills to Pastor Donald G. Burgs Jr. where he served 3 years at the Alief Baptist Church in Houston/Katy area.  Pastor Sterns has studied at the College of Biblical Studies and is a Veteran of the United States Army..

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Pastor Sterns is a 24-year veteran with the Houston Police Department.

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In January of 2005, Rev. Sterns was selected as Pastor of the New Hope Community Church, Wharton, Texas where he currently serves as Senior Pastor.  Pastor Sterns has organized the WCPAC (Wharton County Pastors Against Crime) where Pastors in the Wharton County area builds a rapport with Law Enforcement agencies through collaboration.

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Pastor Sterns resides in Sugar Land, Texas and he is a native of Wharton, Texas.  He has been married for 27 years, to his wife Shelia and they have two sons, Andre and Adrian.