Mariam Newton, MSW LCPC, Licensed Ordained Minister, LWC
Executive Director & Pastoral Counselor
Phone:
352-234-3608
Email:
About Mariam
Mariam earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Psychology and a Masters of Social Work from Saint Leo University. She is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and a Licensed Ordained Minister. New Ways is the personification of a personal vision and goal that Mariam has been working towards for over 25 years. She is SO excited to see it happen.
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Mariam has been happily married to her high-school sweetheart for over 30 years. They have 4 kids. And 3 more that technically aren’t theirs that they claim and just welcomed their first grandbaby! Mariam and Todd also brought dozens of foster children into their home over the years. Mariam worked for the American Red Cross in her twenties, and has been in ministry for over 10 years. She was a youth pastor for 8, ministry director for 2, and children and family minister for over a year.
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If you’ve ever met Mariam, you know that she is a hugger, loves to thrift and shop, and loves Jesus.
Credentials & Experience
May 1997
1999 - 2002
2014 - 2023
May 2023
May 2023
2022 - 2024
January 2024
January 2024 - Present
Earned her bachelors in General Psychology from Saint Leo University
Worked in social services with the American Red Cross and case management for the Child Abuse Prevention Center in Pinellas County.
Entered the world of ministry and served as Youth Minister for 8 years, Director of Ministries for 2, and Children & Family Minister for over a year at Pine Grove Baptist Church of Trenton, Florida.
Was ordained as a Licensed Ordained Minister through Lighthouse Word Church of Chiefland, Florida.
Earned her Masters of Social Work from Saint Leo University.
Works in local schools and private practice as a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI).
Is licensed as a Pastoral Counselor with the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) and became a Clinical Supervisor Trainer for the NCCA.
New Ways CC, Inc. formally opens and she begins operating as the Executive Director for the non-profit organization, a Pastoral Counselor with clients, and a Training Supervisor.