Bert Newtown is an Organizer with Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH). Newton participated in the work of MHCH for 19 years and then was hired by MHCH in his current position. Newton has led successful campaigns for housing justice in the Pasadena area.

Newton is ordained through Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference and was an Associate Pastor at Pasadena Mennonite Church for seven years and continues to be recognized by that congregation as a Ministry Associate, representing the church in the community. 

Newton also worked for 15 years as a Housing Specialist and Case Manager in an intensive program for adults with severe mental illness who have experienced homelessness and incarceration. 

Bert is the author of Subversive Wisdom; Sociopolitical Dimensions of John’s Gospel and produces a podcast, Bible Study; Parody and Subversion in Matthew’s Gospel.