Brian Kevin Newman

Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?
The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol
or swear by a false god (Psalm 24:3-4). Brian's life was focused on the journey to the mountain of the Lord and showing everyone he met how to journey to the heart of God. He has triumphed! We rejoice with him.
Dr. Brian Newman had been in Christian Ministry since 1985. He had been the Minister to Adults at Park Cities Baptist Church and was the author of ten books. Above all, he was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend, caregiver, and servant-leader.
Brian Newman had a heart of gold that was poured out through the ministry of service he carried out every day. He worked in churches, but his ministry was never confined to the church walls. Everywhere he walked, he followed Christ's example of serving others and his daily hidden acts of service never went unnoticed in heaven.
He was a great man!
Brian is survived by his wife of 27 yearsDeborah Bowles Newman, his favorite daughter, Rachel Newman, and his favorite son, Benjamin Newman. In addition to his parents, Danny and Jerry Newman of Birmingham, AL, he is survived by four siblings, Allyson Overstreet (Bill) of Tuscaloosa, AL, and their children Buddy & Haley Overstreet and their son V, Erin & Dan Parker and their son Joe, and John Overstreet; Martin Newman of Birmingham, AL and his children Sydney, Martin, and Foster; Lindsey Newman (Barbara) of Birmingham, AL and his children Daniel and David; and Amy Way (Cary) of Auburn, AL and their children, Brandon, Abigail, Anna and Caleb.
Debi's parents, Bob and Norma Bowles and her siblings Rob Bowles (Debbie) and their children, Matt Bowles (Christina) and their children, Austin, Ashlie, and Andrew, Christopher Bowles (Meagan) and their daughter, Cadie, and Jacob Bowles of Florida; Teri Whitney (John) and their children, Philip (Jen), Kristen, and Caleb; Lori Gartner (Walter) and their children Emily Jacobs (Brad), Robbie and Mark of Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a special fund to support marriage and family ministry at Park Cities Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held at Park Cities Baptist Church at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 26, 2012. A memorial service in the Birmingham area is being planned and details will be available at a later date.