The 2025 Hearties Awards Recipients
Faith in Action Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
The Kingdom Kids Award
Bro. A. Rufus & Sis. M. Rufus
The Faith in Action Award is presented during the Hearties to a member(s) who demonstrate boldness, spiritual growth, and a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone in service to the Kingdom. This award honors those who say “yes” to God before knowing all the details—walking by faith, not by sight. Their obedience, courage, and willingness to grow reflect a faith that is not only believed but lived.
Scripture: “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” – James 2:17
The Kingdom Kids Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
The Kingdom Kids Award
The Kingdom Kids Award honors the youth of our church who joyfully participate in teaching, speaking, and serving the body of Christ. With the support and example of their families, these children show up consistently week after week with willing hearts and joyful spirits. They remind us that faithfulness starts early and that God is already using them to bless the church.
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
Sis. L. Stewart
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
Bro. B. Dixon
The Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award, honors a member(s) whoseministry of encouragement uplifts, strengthens, and supports the body of Christ. LikeBarnabas, known as the “Son of Encouragement,” and Lydia, a generous and hospitablsupporter of ministry, this honoree consistently brings comfort, unity, and joy to those around them—often through quiet words, kind gestures, and a faithful presence.Scripture: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact youare doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
The Next Generation Torchbearer Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
The Next Generation Torchbearer Award
Sis. M. Swann
The Next Generation Torchbearer Award honors young adult leaders who carry the flame of ministry with power, vision, and humility. This award celebrates legacy continued, faith lived out, and leadership emerging in a way that blesses the present and builds for the future.
The Spirit of Excellence Award
Barnabas & Lydia Heart of Encouragement Award
The Next Generation Torchbearer Award
Min. Sherry Johnson
The Spirit of Excellence Award, honors an member(s) who serves with diligence, grace,
and unwavering commitment to God and His people giving their very best week after week, year after year. Their leadership, humility, and example inspire others to grow deeper and go higher in their faith and service
G. Gibson
Gwendolyn M. Swann Heart of Service Award, honors the legacy of a woman whose life reflected unwavering commitment, quiet strength, and humble service. In memory of a true servant, this award is given to one who, like the Late, Sister Gwendolyn M. Swann, serves joyfully, faithfully, and wholeheartedly—always willing to do whatever their hand finds to do.
Pillar of the Church Award honors individuals who have stood firm in faith and service since the earliest days of New Heart Fellowship Church. These recipients are more than long-time members—they are Foundational Pillars. Their consistency, wisdom, and quiet strength have helped uphold the ministry for two decades and beyond. Scripture: “Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flouri
Sis. K. Williams
Sis. R. Lewis
Sis. L. Cherry
Rev. K. Ford
Bro. G. Cherry
Sis. S. Johnson
Sis. L. Gipson