Our Story
New Life Church began in 1996 when a group of people had a dream of planting a new church in the growing Lincoln-Way area. Ever since its founding, New Life has been a faith community that seeks to grow in life with God. We are wholehearted in our desire to know Jesus more clearly, to love Jesus more deeply, and to follow after Jesus more closely in this world. We believe that God has called us together to be His people and that He is calling us to share His love and blessing with our community.
Vision
A grace-filled community reflecting the heart of God.
Values
Centered in Christ.
Rooted in love.
Serving our Neighbors.
Rooted in love.
Serving our Neighbors.
Beliefs
At New Life we believe that we have inherited an ancient faith that goes back to the earliest Christians. Together with Christians all across the world, we hold the historic Apostle’s Creed to be a beautiful summary of our core beliefs.
Roots
New Life is a diverse group of people from all walks of life, and we have our roots in the Christian Reformed Church.
Meet the Team
Jacob Fopma
Youth Ministry Director |
Kristin DeBoer
Interim Worship Coordinator |
Don Oltman, Maintenance
Nate Schabes, Sound/Tech
Justin McClain, Sound/Tech
Church Council
Administrative TeamKim Kooistra
Tim Krygsheld Jim Sluis Judy Bultema |
Shepherding TeamDistrict 1: Jenn Huizinga, Elder
(A-C) Bob Erfft, Deacon District 2: Susan O'Donnell, Elder (D-I) Chad Busker, Deacon District 3: Mike Espinoza, Elder (J-P) Andy Raatjes, Deacon District 4: Tim Huiner, Elder (R-Z) Bill Gora, Deacon |