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our mission

leading people into a fully devoted relationship with jesus christ

We accomplish this mission in 3 ways

we gather

Every weekend, we get together. You’ll find these gatherings warm and engaging, with energetic music, practical Bible teaching, and a community full of authentic faith. Whether you’ve been a Christ follower for a while or you’re just discovering Christianity, you’ll learn what it means to be like Jesus.

we grow

Being like Jesus means spiritual transformation. It’s at the heart of Jesus’ last words to His followers: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Because of this, we are unapologetic about calling people to follow Jesus Christ in a real, everyday, and practical way. We believe spiritual growth happens best in community not isolation.

we go

Jesus made clear that our responsibility as His followers was to “go and make disciples of all nations.” This is why we so strongly believe that the church isn’t a building or a program. We believe that each of us is called to transform the culture. We do this through practical acts of service with community partners--at home, in our neighborhoods and communities--and around the world.

abide in christ

belong in community

care for outsiders

leadership

Troy Jones

Lead Pastor

pastortroyjones@nlchurch.com

Jana Jones

Executive Pastor

jjones@nlchurch.com

Eric Baca

Executive Pastor

pastoreric@nlchurch.com

Cal Carpenter

Executive Pastor

ccarpenter@nlchurch.com

Brian Jenkins

Theology Pastor

bjenkins@nlchurch.com

Randy McMillan

Director and Head of School

randy.mcmillan@rentonchristian.org

teaching

Troy Jones

Brian Jenkins

Jonathan Rainey

Eric Baca

Chelsey Beeson

elders

APRIL ALEXANDER

CHUCK MARKARIAN

DALE ROTH

DARRELL SCHINDEL

DON HOFFMAN

ROBYN THIMSEN

SID O'BRIEN

VANCE BAKER

our timeline

1926

Edith and Ellen Brandt

The Brandt sisters had a burning desire to reach Renton for Jesus. New life started in the Hansen bicycle shop in.

1939

A Growing Church

A passion for children drove new life to develop an innovative ministry that quickly grew, requiring us to build a new facility only a couple years later!

1976

HARDY AVENUE CHURCH-BUS MINISTRY

The bus ministry brought children to church so they could experience the love of Jesus. One of those kids was a very young Pastor Troy!

1982

BREAKING GROUND

20 years later, we needed another building. The new facility on Maple Valley Highway allowed us to reach more people.

1995

THE CHURCH ON MAPLE VALLEY HIGHWAY

After years of work and praver the new church building is completed on Maple Valley Highway.

2010

A NEW AUDITORIUM

Over 4,000 people were in attendance at the first Easter service in the new auditorium.

2020

DRIVE-IN STAGE

During the pandemic the pastors of New Life preached outdoors in the rain, wind, heat, and snow.

2020

NORMANDY PARK CAMPUS

The former Burien campus found their new home in Normandy Park with a new campus pastor!

2021

KENT HOPE CENTER

The former Kent campus was transformed into a hope center with the help of our partners at Vine Maple Place.

2023

COVINGTON CAMPUS

The Covington Campus launches to reach families in the surround areas of Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond. A 20 year dream finally comes to fruition.

our
beliefs

+ Visit the NLChurch Office
+ Our Theological Framework
+ about the bible
+ about the holy spirit
+ about jesus christ
+ about god
+ about humanity
+ about the christian life
+ about healing
+ about salvation
+ about the second coming