If you’re working your way through the website, by now you may have read much of what you would expect to see on a church’s website about its beliefs, meeting times, leaders, and ministry. For example, New Life Community Church...

• Is a non-denominational evangelical church.
• Was started in 1994 in Pastor Kurt’s living room.
• Meets for weekend services in a 16,000 square foot facility in NW Marion, IA.
• Is led by a united plurality of elders/pastors.
• Has a special emphasis in reaching the youth of our community.
• Has a high percentage of members committed to small group fellowship.

A church is a lot like a marriage. You might learn all the facts and figures about the husband and wife, but to really know the couple, you want to know what’s at the heart of their marriage. Why are they married?

We think you might want to know the same thing about a church you contemplate spending your time, talent, and money with — what is the heart of this place. So, the link below is our best attempt to explain the heart of New Life — why “Sacrificially serving Christ with your best friends” is a phrase so often repeated on this website. It will take you awhile to read, perhaps 30-45 minutes, but well worth the time. Because, this isn’t simply God’s desire for New Life — we think it’s God’s desire for all of His people.

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