Born in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania , hailing from Jacksonville, Florida . Rev. Dr. John Allen Newman, artist, producer, former talk show host, record company CEO, and senior pastor of The Sanctuary @ Mt. Calvary Church of Jacksonville , is a man of many facets. A much sought after lecturer, preacher, and seminar leader, Dr. Newman particularly likes to address how the Gospel of Christ relates to the whole person. He has ministered throughout the and was a delegate to the World Festival in Moscow, where he preached at the Baptist Church of Moscow.

It is a known fact that Dr. Newman’s contacts go all the way to the Nation’s Capitol. He was North East Florida’s campaign chairman for Jesse Jackson’s bid for president, and is constantly sought after for advice from those seeking office in local, state and national elections.

Another professional organization that has called upon Dr. Newman for his expertise is The National Association of Broadcasters. This organization sought him to advise the media on the most responsible way to deal with the deadly disease AIDS.

Certainly no stranger to the media, Dr. Newman has been the voice of experience for many local and national radio stations. He was once the host of “Gospel Vibrations”, a local video/talk show in Jacksonville . He has been a frequent guest host for another talk show, “First Coast Sunrise” and a devotional speaker for television stations in the area. The talk show, “Real Life, with John Allen Newman”, began airing on Comcast channel 7 every Sunday morning @7AM. On this show, Dr. Newman deals with ‘real life’ issues that face Christians and non-Christisans every day.

He has been quoted in the Jacksonville newspaper as well as the magazine “Golf Review” where renowned black golfer, Calvin Pete referred to Dr. Newman as his spiritual guide. He has appeared in publications such as: The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Orlando Sentinel, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlanta Constitution, The Florida Times-Union, and Jacksonville Today.

Active in the community and a member of various organizations, Dr. Newman holds or has held memberships on the Education Board of the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., the Social Justice Commission of The National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., Board of Directors of Jacksonville Urban League, Duval County School Board Issue Task Force, the Mayor’s Education Council, The Mayor’s Council On Community Reconciliation, the Sheriff’s Advisory Board, Board of Directors of Cornerstone Jacksonville, Advisory Board of McKnight Center of Excellence, Jacksonville Together, and The Board of Directors of the Help Center.

Dr. Newman did his undergraduate and graduate degree work at Eastern Baptist College and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary respectively. He was awarded the Doctoral of Divinity from Virginia Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Virginia .

He is the President & CEO of NAP Records, his works include Straight Out of Brooklyn and Wounded, You’re Welcome”, he records and also produces other artists. He is a published author; his latest book is entitled “I Am The Rose”, which is a must read for women of all ages.