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As I reflect on the last 20 years of New Life Church, I am overwhelmed by the faithfulness of God. Twenty years ago, Yolanda and I, along with a small team of people, stepped out in faith and planted New Life Church in the city of Lakewood. We began in a rented Masonic temple with metal chairs, wooden floors, and a simple sound system — but our hearts were filled with faith, vision, and a deep love for God and this city. Even in those humble beginnings, we held tightly to the

After feeling called to find a church closer to home, Janice found a welcoming and prayer-centered community at New Life where people of all backgrounds truly belong. Here, Janice has experienced growth, healing, and a deeper confidence in God’s calling on the church. Read Janice's testimony below: In one or two sentences, what was lifelike before you came to our church? I was going to a great church, but it was in Medina and I lived in Lakewood. The Lord had spoken to my hea

After their previous church closed in 2022, the Rodriguez family found a new home at New Life, where they experienced renewed faith, healing, and a fresh sense of purpose. Through a strong, family-centered community, they’ve grown both spiritually and within their household, finding encouragement and belonging. Read Julian's testimony below: In one or two sentences, what was life like before you came to our church? "Before New Life, my wife Reina and I served at a local inner

As we celebrate 20 years of ministry together, I reflect with deep gratitude—and in awe—of God’s faithfulness. What began over 25 years ago as a word from the Lord became a step of faith in October 2006. There were just 22 of us. No perfect plan—just a vision from God and the faith to follow. Looking back, we now see what we couldn’t then: God was building something far beyond us. In Zechariah 4:6, the Lord reminds us: “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit.” We start