ABOUT NLCC

TEACHING THEM #1

To LOVE GOD!

TEACHING THEM #2

To LOVE THEMSELVES!

TEACHING THEM #3

To LOVE OTHERS!

OUR STORY

In the vibrant heart of Fontana, California, New Life Christian Church emerged from a shared vision of Pastors Samuel J. Casey and Tamika R. Casey. Guided by the Holy Spirit, they founded the church in October 2013, marking the beginning of a dynamic ministry aimed at transforming lives through faith and action. Their journey into ministry, nurtured under the spiritual leadership of Pastor E. Winford Bell at Mt. Olive 2nd MBC and later under Bishop Jelani F. Kafela at Imani Christian Cathedral, laid a strong foundation for their future endeavors. Pastor Samuel, with a ministry spanning over two decades, and Pastor Tamika, who embraced her calling at Imani and flourished as a Youth Pastor, brought their deep faith and leadership skills to the forefront of this new chapter.

The formation of New Life Christian Church was a divine response to the longing for a community where the transformative power of Christ’s love could be lived out daily. The Casey household became the birthing room for this vision, with seven pioneering families uniting in prayer and commitment to establish a church grounded in the principles of faith, hope, and love. These families, led by the spiritual and administrative guidance of Deacons Ronald and Lena Robinson, Elders Donald and Kim Dozier, Elder Lavar and Eboni Freeman, Anthony and Annabel Vega, Curtis and Elder Christy Robinzine, and Momma Bobbie Casey, were instrumental in laying the church’s foundational values.

The church’s inaugural worship service on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, 2014, was a manifestation of the community’s enthusiasm and support, quickly outgrowing its initial gathering space at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and moving to the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. It wasn’t long before the welcoming doors of our current location opened, thanks to the partnership and support of Rev. Dr. Delroy Brooks of Juniper Avenue SDA, providing a permanent home for our Christ-centered, Word-inspired, and Holy Spirit-led services.

Over the past ten years, New Life Christian Church has been a testament to God’s faithfulness, navigating challenges and celebrating triumphs with grace and perseverance. Our mission, "To Change Lives... Make Disciples!", has been realized through various ministries and outreach programs, touching the lives of countless individuals and families. From hosting vibrant worship services to serving the community as a COVID Vaccination site, from advocating for social justice to providing essential services to those in need, New Life has been a beacon of hope and a force for positive change in Fontana and beyond.

As we commemorate this decade of divine guidance and community building, we look forward with anticipation to the next phase of our journey. Our vision for the future includes securing a New Life Worship Facility/Life Community Connection Center, expanding our outreach, and deepening our impact within the community. This next chapter of growth and service is driven by our enduring commitment to filling the gaps for those in need, creating a legacy of love, support, and transformation.

We are immensely grateful for every member, partner, and friend who has joined us in this journey. Your faith, support, and dedication have been the pillars of our success. Together, we celebrate the past and embrace the future, committed to our mission of changing lives and making disciples, in the hope of creating a world where love and faith know no bounds.

Where we are headed...

As we reflect on the past decade of our journey together at New Life Christian Church, we are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy. Your faithfulness, unwavering love, and dedication have been the foundation of our community, and we cannot express enough how blessed we feel to have been entrusted with your care.

Throughout these years, we have witnessed incredible growth and #STRETCHING in each of you. Your commitment to embracing God's call on your lives, stepping out in faith, and allowing His transformative power to work within you fills our hearts with immense joy. It is truly a privilege to stand alongside you as witnesses to the remarkable work God is doing in and through our church family.

As we stand in awe of God's grace and provision in our lives, we are reminded that the best is yet to come.

“God is preparing us to break free from the limits we have placed on ourselves and to step into His divine purpose for us as a church.”

We believe wholeheartedly that He is positioning us to continue being the church that "Changes Lives... Makes Disciples."

So let us move forward together with anticipation and faith, knowing that God's plans for us exceed anything we could imagine. Let us continue to lean on His strength, trust in His guidance, and walk boldly in the calling He has placed on our lives.

Thank you, dear New Life family, for your steadfastness, your love, and your commitment to the journey we share. With hearts full of gratitude and anticipation, we eagerly embrace the future God has in store for us.

In His Love and Service