Who We Are
Click on any of these underlined questions or statements to learn more about New Life Christian Ministries.
For a quick summary of who we are, click here.
When do you gather for worship?
What are New Life's mission, vision and values?
Where do the tithes and offerings go?
What should I do if I would like to be married by Dr. Chris Marshall?
What should I do if I would like to have my child baptized/dedicated at New Life?
How do we know our child is ready to participate in The Lord's Supper?
Why “New Life Christian Ministries” (or where'd your name come from)?
Who leads New Life? Elders News
What are the requirements for leadership?
Why shouldn't I be concerned that you are not affiliated with a denomination?
By-Laws of New Life Christian Ministries, Inc.
I have additional questions or concerns.
Would you send us Bibles or other printed materials?
Who We Are
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
Mailing Address: |
Worship: |
The Bridge Community Outreach Center |
Dr. Chris Marshall
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Brad French |
Pat Fecich |
Worship
We worship together at 10 am each Sunday in South Butler Primary School. Come join us! Directions to Worship
Inclement Weather Protocol
New Life will only cancel worship celebrations in the event of an extreme weather emergency. In the event of a cancellation, those on the New Life email list will receive email notification of the cancellation. A voice mail message with pertinent information will be available by phoning pastor of administration Pat Fecich at 724-256-0851. The local radio stations (WISR - 680AM and WBUT - 1050AM) will also list the cancellation.
Leadership Structure
The structure of New Life Christian Ministries is simple. The pastor serves as chairperson of the board of elders and the elders council and as president of the corporation. The board of elders makes the spiritual and business decisions of the congregation. Input is always encouraged from every person participating in New Life. Please feel free to contact any of the church leaders if you need information or have questions about New Life.
Click here to find contact information and details about NLCM's Elders and Deacons.
News from the Elders Council or Board of Elders
Our Purpose
The purpose of NLCM is to worship the one true God: Father, Son (Jesus Christ) and Holy Spirit; to share the new life of Jesus Christ with others through our words and lives, gladly and generously; to equip disciples to worship, share, and serve, always relying on the Holy Spirit to guide, gift and empower us; and to serve in the fellowship, community, region, nation and world with an urgent understanding that lost people matter to God. NLCM shall maintain regular worship services on Sundays and such other times as the Directors determine from time to time. NLCM shall fulfill its purpose in small group settings, consulting relationships, through conferences and retreats and in such other manners as are deemed appropriate by the Directors. The ultimate purpose of NLCM is to glorify God by fulfilling the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).
Statement of Faith
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We believe in one, eternal God, who is manifest in three persons; Father, Son (Jesus Christ) and Holy Spirit.
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We believe in God the Father, who created the universe and all it contains. God has revealed Himself to humanity from the beginning, and has demonstrated both an active love for humanity and holiness, which requires our love and obedience.
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We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is fully human and fully God. He was born of the Virgin Mary, lived without sin, and was willingly executed on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. His bodily resurrection from the dead gained victory over sin and death, promising the gift of new life for each one who receives it in faith. Each person who accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior receives this new life, which is evidenced by a transformed way of living here and now, and eternity with God when this life ends. Jesus is the only way to salvation. Those who don’t receive that gift during this life shall remain eternally separate from those who have. Jesus shall return to earth one day, as He promised, to judge the world and to claim His own.
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We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, who empowers and sustains every believer. The Holy Spirit gives specific gifts to believers for the sole purpose of glorifying God and building up the church and the Kingdom of God. We believe that the Holy Spirit is active in the church today, and that all spiritual gifts manifest in the New Testament church are available to the church today.
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We believe the Bible is “inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT).
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We believe that human beings are born in a state of sin, as a result of the fall of the first humans: Adam and Eve. In order to fulfill the plans and purposes of God for our lives, we must rely on the grace of God made available through Jesus Christ, to restore us to a relationship with God.
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We believe that the ministry of the church is to love God and neighbor and to make disciples of all people everywhere in Jesus’ name. This ministry is the responsibility of all people who have confessed Jesus Christ as Savior and have submitted to His leadership (Lordship) in their lives. While people of good character have interpreted the Bible differently on this matter, both man and women shall be included in carrying out ministry based solely on their submission to Jesus Christ and their gifting for ministry by the Holy Spirit.
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We celebrate two sacraments. The Lord’s Supper and Baptism. The manner in which the Lord’s Supper is to be celebrated and the frequency of celebration are matters for decision by individual Christian congregations. The key matter is that Jesus told us to celebrate the Supper in remembrance of Him and that as we do we proclaim his death until He returns. The sacrament of baptism shall be reserved for those who have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Children of believing parents may be dedicated to God at a service recognizing such. Those coming from other Christian fellowships where infant baptism in practiced may determine whether to be baptized upon their proclamation of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The manner of baptism shall ordinarily be by immersion.
Click here to learn how we strive to accomplish these through spiritual growth.