Pastor Christopher J. Murry
Rev. Christopher John Murry was born September 5, 1973 in Chicago Illinois to Pastor John Murry Jr. and Wanda Murry he is the eldest of two children. He is a third generation preacher following in the footsteps of his grandfather Rev. John Murry Sr. and father Pastor John Murry Jr. His spiritual foundation began at the tender age of four being baptized at the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago Illinois under the leadership of Dr. Stephen J. Thurston, former President of the National Baptist Convention of America Inc. Rev. Murry has been the beneficiary of powerful spiritual leadership beginning with his grandfather his father and also by his Pastor Rev. Dr. Stephen John Thurston to whom he was licensed (1997) and ordained (2003).
Rev. Murry is an experienced vocalist, songwriter and musician performing with the likes of Stellar Award nominated Kim Stratton, Stellar Award Nominated group New Direction, Stellar Award winning producer and song writer Percy Gray, Adrian B. King and Reverence, William Smith Jr and the Renewed Voices for Christ to name a few…but it is his passion for the proclamation of the word of God that is truly extensive, under the tutelage of Dr. Stephen J. Thurston was he given the mandate through God to preach His word with joy, enthusiasm, exuberance and excitement but most importantly sound doctrine and to accomplish this objective in season and out of season. It is with this passion and commitment that he has received an associates degree in theology from Slidell Baptist seminary and is currently in pursuit of his bachelors in theology from Andersonville theological seminary.
Rev. Christopher Murry is the husband to the lovely Charon Murry they are the proud parents of four adult daughters and a set of 16 year-old twins Christen Jahn’e and Christopher John II. Rev. Murry’s pastoral experience spans 13 years a over the past 6 years served as the pastor of the Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church in Muskegon Heights Michigan. On April 2, 2016 GOD saw fit to elevate Pastor Murry to the New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Warren, Mi, where he now serves as senior pastor.
First Lady Charon Murry
Lady Charon the fragrance of New St. Paul was born and raised in the historical Hyde Park area lock-in the south side of Chicago Illinois.The roots of her spiritual walk with Christ stems from the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church where The Rev. Dr. Stephen Thurston is the pastor. While serving there and expressing her love for Christ she did so by participating within the music ministry. It was also at the New Covenant MB Church where she met her soulmate, her husband of 20 years, Pastor Christopher Murry.
Lady Charon has always had a passion for people, with an exceptionally gravitating soft spirit that comforts those she comes in contact with. This gift was honed and often utilized while she employed as a Service Advocate for Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 10 years. Lady Charon has since expanded her true calling into empowering Women. Participating in ministries such as “Sister 2 Sister” and “The Love Ministry” to name a few. The opportunities within these ministries have provided food and clothing for those less fortunate to meet their physical needs. Along with one on one interactions designed to raise the spiritual consciousness of women, to help reveal the worth in them, to extinguish any doubts of who they are and what God desires for them to be regardless of age and circumstances. She prides herself in wanting to see the best in others and helping them achieve their best selves.
Beyond her role as a 1st Lady in ministry she relishes in the role of a Proverbs 31 woman she understands the role of the Proverbs 14:1 woman as wife to Pastor Christopher John Murry and Mother to their children helping to bring balance and stability to their home. Lady Charon creates another aspect of her balance by enjoying the liberty of fashion and the refreshing outward expression it generates.
Lady Charon is committed to her home and the work of The Lord in any capacity that God has gifted her to share in. She continues to remain dedicated to serving alongside her husband as he preaches and teaches to the masses. Her heart revolves around being a down-to-earth, kind-hearted woman one who shares the love of Christ that one will feel when around her. New St Paul’s 1st Lady Charon is a true woman of virtue.