Pastor Antoine T. Newsome found and married his rib, and wife of six years, Aisha M. Newsome. Antoine is a proud father of four beautiful children – Toray, Destiny, Alayna and Ayden Newsome. He was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. Antoine graduated from Indian River High School, and continued his education at Stratford University. Antoine has strong roots in the Hampton Roads community, hailing as a entrepreneur and business owner for over eighteen years, and a youth football coach for twenty years – most recently as Head Coach for Hugo Owens Middle, for the last four seasons.

Son to the late Pastor Keith D. Newsome and the late Evangelist Almetra Y. Newsome, Antoine began his journey in ministry at a very young age. He started out as drummer for the music ministry – a passion he carries with him until this day. As a teenager, Antoine became the Minister of Music and held that title when his parents birthed New Life Apostolic Church, right here on 730 Finck Lane. Antoine was eventually called to preach the gospel, and was ordained by his father, Pastor Keith D. Newsome, at the age of 22.

During this journey, at the age 16, Antoine became barber to Bishop Kim Brown, and keyboardist for Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Vacation Bible School. The relationship between Bishop Brown and Antoine continued throughout the years and eventually led to Antoine becoming a member of The Mount in 2007, where he served on the Security Ministry for three years. Antoine is now Senior Pastor at the River of Life Church (New Life Apostolic), preaching God's word in the same house that his parents did not very long ago.

Pastor Antoine believes that God gave him gifts as a natural leader and “people person” to use in the Kingdom. He feels called to bring lost sheep back into the Kingdom of God. To help a “now” generation see how scripture is related to their life today; and how it can lead them to salvation, and their place in Heaven.

First Lady Aisha Newsome is second of five siblings born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana – just 20 minutes outside the City of Chicago, IL. She attended undergrad at Hampton University in Hampton, VA where she obtained her BS in Management Information Systems. She later attended St. Leo University where she was awarded her Master’s in Business Administration. She has enjoyed a professional career in Higher Education Leadership & Administration for over 15 years.

Pastor Antoine and Lady Aisha met in 2010 and married in 2013. Together they have four children – two boys and two girls. Together, they lead the River of Life in the spirit of Christian love and giving to their partners and the community in which they serve.