New Life Church offers many programs and ministries. All volunteers and staff go through a Safe Church screening process. If you would like more information regarding any of these programs please contact the church office.

Visionary Elders:

The Visionary Elders work with the pastor and congregation to develop the vision and mission of the church. They meet at least monthly to review the work of the church’s ministries and offer encouragement and direction as appropriate.

Chair: Dirk Kroon

Pastoral Elders:

Most of our pastoral needs are met through our Small Group Ministry. However, in case of additional needs, please call:

Pastoral Elders Administrator: Gary VanArragon

Parents and Newborns: Wendy Doornbos-Pauw

Sick/Hospitalized: Joan Knapper

Baptisms, Weddings, etc: Jamie VanderBerg

Youth Ministry/College and Careers: Dan Veldhuis

Healing Prayer Ministry: Dan Veldhuis

Visits as requested: Joan Knapper

Welcoming New Attendees: Joan Klapwyk

New Members Classes: Joan Klapwyk

Chaplain at Hamilton General Hospital: Ann VanderBerg

Deacons:

The deacons at New Life provide support, encouragement and practical assistance to those in need, work with community and church partners in responding to these needs, and prompt the New Life community to be involved in service and stewardship.

           Chair: Jeff Buisman

Board of Management:

The Board of Management oversees matters related to human resources, property and finances of New Life Church.

          Chair: Diane Stronks

Circle of Chairs:

The Circle of Chairs committee’s role is to review mandates, policies and procedures of the ministries of New Life church to ensure that these are consistent with the vision of the church and to hold each other accountable for the effective operation of the ministries of the church. The committee members are the chairs of the Deacons, Pastoral Elders, Visionary Elders, Board of Management and Worship. The Ministry Coordinator and the Pastor will attend in an advisory capacity.