Pastor Ronnie E. Walton, Sr. has served as pastor of Jubilare Evangelistic Ministries since its conception in March 1993.  This ministry has been a driven purpose in his life for many years with a tenacious commitment to pastor a church that reaches out to those in need of spiritual guidance.   He accepted his call to the ministry in 1975, at St. John Baptist Church in Sacramento, California, under the leadership of the late Pastor William E. Hights.

Pastor Walton served as pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Reno, Nevada from 1979 through 1981.  He had the privilege of  teaching various classes at the California State Baptist Congress of Christian Education; California State Youth Convention; Billy Graham’s Association; Youth for Christ; Sacramento Youth Authority; Ione California Prison, and conducted home bible study for the former Sacramento Gold Miners Football Team.  In June 1997, Pastor Walton had the privilege of sharing the gospel at the International Crusade in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.  He is a member of the United Pastors’ of Sacramento, the Natomas Net and involved on an ongoing basis in various community projects.  In 2005, he was one of myriad speakers at DaySpring Fellowship Conference in So. California, annually hosted by Dr. Frank and Mrs. P. Bunny Wilson.  

He earned a BA Degree in Communication Studies from California State University and an AA Degree in Communications Media from Consumes River College in Sacramento.  He acquired additional biblical knowledge from Simpson Bible College and Golden Gate Bible College.

Pastor Walton was born and reared in Sacramento, California and the family continues to reside in this area.  He is married to the former Dorothy Brown and they are proud parents of two son, two daughters, a nephew and grandparents of seven grandchildren.

 

Assistant Pastor John Groover is a native of Claxton, Georgia and reared in Metter, Georgia. At nineteen years of age he attended Savannah State University in Savannah Georgia. Upon completion of his first year at Savannah State, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. His tour stationed him in Sacramento, California, where he became acquainted with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At that point in his life he made a choice to espouse biblical teaching as his design for living. In Sacramento, 1978, Minister Leon Ralph ordained John Groover into the ministry.

It was also in Sacramento that he was introduced to the former Jackie Browning and honored to have this lovely lady become his wife. From this union they are blessed with two daughters and a son.

Assistant Pastor Groover earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice in 1977 from California State University, Sacramento, and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in chemical dependency from National University in 1988. He is an integral component of the Christian educational presentations to include church and community organizations.

Assistant Pastor Groover united with Jubilare Evangelistic Ministries in 1997 and has served as Assistant Pastor since 1998. He awards all praise and glory to God for past, present and continued blessings.