Our pastors
Husband and wife, side by side.
Dr. Heldin C. Gordon and Dr. Sctonda Kelly Gordon lead New Season Divine Ministries together.
Senior Pastor
Dr. Heldin C. Gordon
Pastor Heldin Carlton Gordon came to Augusta from Lucea, on the northwest coast of Jamaica. He is a gospel artist, singer, songwriter and musician; in his own words, music is his passion.
On Facebook Live he hosts 15 Minutes with Jesus, a short Bible talk, sometimes with his wife as his guest. In 2026 he completed his own chaplaincy training, with a certificate from the Institute and Higher Ground Ministries, the Chaplain Ministry Program of the Disciples of Christ Bible College & Seminary, and a chaplain’s license from the United Ecumenical Communion of Christ Chaplains Association.
Apostle & Overseer · Chancellor & President of the Seminary
Dr. Sctonda Kelly Gordon
Apostle Sctonda oversees New Season Divine Ministries and serves as Chancellor and President of its Theological Seminary & Chaplaincy Institute, where she trains pastors, chaplains and Kingdom leaders.
She is also the program director and an on-air personality at WNRR Gospel 1380 AM & 93.3 FM, where she hosts The Sctonda Kelly Gordon Show every weekday morning, also seen at noon on WBPI-TV 49. In 2021 the Stellar Gospel Music Awards named her Gospel Announcer of the Year, and in 2024 a two-day celebration in the CSRA honored her 32 years of ministry and media.
A teaching by Apostle Sctonda
Seven spiritual lessons about seasons.
Every season has a purpose in God’s divine plan.
- 1
Every season has a purpose
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
God allows different seasons to develop our faith, shape our character, and prepare us for greater assignments.
- 2
Every season requires discernment
“…of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do…”
1 Chronicles 12:32 (KJV)
Seek God’s wisdom to understand the season you are in, and respond according to His direction.
- 3
Every season requires faith
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe…”
Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
Faith helps us trust God even when we cannot see the outcome. Believe, obey and keep moving forward.
- 4
Every season offers an opportunity for growth
“…the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
James 1:3–4 (KJV)
Challenges and trials can strengthen us, develop patience and produce spiritual maturity.
- 5
Every season requires patience
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
Do not give up. Stay faithful. The harvest will come in due season.
- 6
Every season reveals God’s faithfulness
“It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning…”
Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV)
No matter the season, God’s grace, mercy and provisions are new every day.
- 7
Every season is subject to God’s sovereignty
“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings…”
Daniel 2:21 (KJV)
God is in control of all times and seasons. Trust His timing and His plan for your life.
Your season is not your final destination.
What you are going through is a part of the process that God is using to position you for what He has next.