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.

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 Parks
​Senior Pastor

Nicole Schabes
​Office Manager

Melinda Green
New Life Kids Director

Jacob Fopma
Youth Ministry Director

Miranda Schabes
​Interim Worship Coordinator

Don Oltman, Maintenance
Nate Schabes, Sound/Tech
Justin McCarthy, Sound/Tech

Church Council

Administrative Team

Judy Bultema
Jenn Huizinga
Tim Krygsheld
Jim Sluis

Shepherding Team

District 1:    Barb Campbell, Elder
(A-C)               Andy Raatjes, Deacon

District 2:    Susan O'Donnell, Elder
(D-I)                Bill Gora, Deacon

District 3:    Mike Espinoza, Elder
(J-P)                Alison Ceci, Deacon
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District 4:    Tim Huiner, Elder
(R-Z)                Bob Tkoletz, Deacon