About
People first. That's the whole story.
Who we are, who leads here, and what we believe, in plain language.
Our story
New Life Church began with a simple conviction: that Las Cruces needed a church where anyone could walk in and find family. From day one our mission has been the same three sentences we still say every Sunday: Love God. Love People. Build the Kingdom.
That last line grew beyond our walls. Out of New Life came The Kingdom Movement, a movement equipping churches and uniting leaders to reach cities together.
Who we are
New Life is a non-denominational church. We don’t belong to any denomination or outside organization. In what we believe, we are Apostolic; in how we experience God, we are Pentecostal. Wherever you’re coming from, you’re welcome here.
Leadership
The people you'll meet
Real humans, not headshots on a wall. Say hi on Sunday. They mean it.
Pastor Chris & Lori Foster
Lead Pastor
Pastor Chris has served as the pastor of New Life Church since 1998. With over 40 years of pastoral ministry experience, he has a deep passion for teaching the Word of God with clarity and power, leading authentic worship, and helping believers walk in the victory and freedom found in Jesus Christ. He and Lori are blessed with three children: Lance, Lincoln, and Leah. They remain fully committed to seeing New Life grow stronger in faith, community, and Kingdom impact right here in Las Cruces.
Beth Tini
Counselor
A certified mental health and wellness professional and pastoral counselor, Beth supports individuals, couples, teens, and families through life’s hardest seasons, with faith-integrated care for those who want it.
David Gladen
Worship Director
Beliefs
What we believe
The essentials, without the seminary vocabulary.
The Bible
God’s inspired word, our foundation for faith and life.
Jesus
Fully God and fully man; His death and resurrection make new life possible.
The Holy Spirit
Present and active, empowering believers to live like Jesus.
The Church
The family of God on mission together, every member a minister.
Come meet everyone in person.
Sundays · 10:15 AM Morning Mana · 11:00 AM Worship & the Word · 1500 Isaacks Lane, Las Cruces, NM 88007