Event Registration

Click here to donate toward our Camp 51 scholarship fund!

(Choose the Camp 51 fund from the drop-down menu.)

Camp 51 is a SIX-DAY, away camp at Lake Lavon in North TX! 

It is available for kids who have completed 6th - 12th grade.

The cost is $300 per child before June 21st, and $335 thereafter.


PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE HERE, then REGISTER HERE! 


For more information on Camp 51, including packing lists, camp schedules and COLOR WARS, click HERE!


Please contact NL staff emailfor questions about payment and information on available fund-raising and scholarships.

Camp Registration

Click here to donate toward our KKC Camp scholarship fund!

(Choose either Adventure Camp or Camp Lavon from the drop-down menu.)

Adventure Camp is a FIVE-DAY, 8am - 5pm camp, here in Odessa! 

It is available for kids who have completed K - 5th grade.

The cost is just $180. (Ask about discounts for siblings!)


PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE HERE. Choose the fund "Adventure Camp," put your kiddo's name in the "note," THEN REGISTER HERE! (You must create an account or login with your information from last year. Add your kiddos as family members if you are creating an account for the first time.)


Clickable links:

  • PARENT HANDBOOK: What's taught, what the schedule and activities look like, what to bring and what not to bring, etc.


Please contact Daniela emailfor questions about payment and information on available fund-raising and scholarships.

For several years prior to 2005, the Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland, Texas had been feeling God’s call to plant a church.  At the same time, a Christian Church organization out of California (Stadia) was feeling God’s call to unite with the Churches of Christ for the historic purposes of working together to plant a church.  
 
At the same time, Tim and Melinda Halstead from The Woodlands, Texas and Ben and Trisha Wall from Tyler, Texas were feeling God’s call to step out of traditional churches and, in faith, become church planters.  
 
Only God could’ve turned what appeared to be four very individual callings into a common effort in the Permian Basin.  Only God had the wisdom and the power and the resources to bring these four groups of servants together at this time and in this place to accomplish His purpose.

In summer 2005, the Halsteads and the Walls moved their families to Odessa, Texas to partner with the Golf Course Road Church of Christ and Stadia. They planted a new, grace-filled, second-chance church in Odessa, Texas on September 11, 2005.  Since then, there have been inevitable changes in staff; but what has remained is God’s consistent faithfulness.  Our youth ministry is currently being led by a team of adult leaders who effectively minister to our teens. We are actively searching and praying for a youth pastor. Daniela Waycaster joined us in 2019 and serves as our Kids Pastor.  We added Ty Jones to our team in October 2020 as our Worship Minister,  and Derie Tohkubbi works part-time in various areas. With this full complement of staff, and an army of volunteers, it is our goal to reach those in Odessa without a church home- a number which exceeds 50,000 people.

Senior Minister Search

  • Senior Minister
  • Non-Denominational Church
  • Church Size: ???
  • Full Time Position


Summary of Role:


New Life is seeking to hire a new Senior Minister for our Multi-Generational, Shepherd-led congregation...


Primary Responsibilities:


The final job description will be agreed upon between... Below is a general list of job responsibilities, in no particular order, as a reference point.

  • Focus on preaching and teaching.
  • Lead and attend staff meetings and retreats.
  • Cultivate...

Qualifications:

  • Fulfills the character qualifications and duties of an elder as taught in the Scriptures (1 Timothy 3 & 5, Titus 1 & 2, 1 Peter 5).
  • Has the ability and desire to preach and teach.
  • Possesses strong gifts of... leading, teaching, administration, organization, and time management.
  • Is theologically aligned with New Life Church’s Statement of Faith.

Summary of Role:


New Life is seeking to hire a new Senior Minister for our Multi-Generational, Shepherd-led congregation...

Primary Responsibilities:


The final job description will be agreed upon between... Below is a general list of job responsibilities, in no particular order, as a reference point.

  • Focus on preaching and teaching.
  • Lead and attend staff meetings and retreats.
  • Cultivate...
Qualifications
  • Fulfills the character qualifications and duties of an elder as taught in the Scriptures (1 Timothy 3 & 5, Titus 1 & 2, 1 Peter 5).
  • Has the ability and desire to preach and teach.
  • Possesses strong gifts of... leading, teaching, administration, organization, and time management.
  • Is theologically aligned with New Life Church’s Statement of Faith.

Baptism

We believe baptism is how we “go public” for Jesus.  The Bible teaches that when you’re ready to accept Jesus’ free gift of grace, you’ll want to change the way you live, ask Him to forgive you of your sins and to become the leader of your life.  Your response is celebrated in the act of baptism, which is being immersed in water.  This is a symbol of dying to your old way of living and being reborn to a new life, cleansed and pure.  Romans 6:1-4; Acts 2:38. If you have questions about baptism please call the church office at 432-272-5556.

Praise & Worship

We want our worship to be a time of praising God. We work hard to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable to express their heart with freedom. We often clap, raise our hands and, in general, respond in gratitude to God’s mercy, grace and goodness. We just want to love out loud for Jesus! And don't be surprised if you hear a song or two from Christian radio!

Communion

Communion is the time we set aside each Sunday to stop and reflect on Jesus and the gift He freely gave us when He died on the cross.  That gift is the forgiveness of our sins because of His sacrifice.  Communion is available to all believers who have gathered with us to honor Jesus. We offer safe, convenient, individually prepared wafers and juice.

  • Worship

    Worship is an attitude of spirit.
    Worship should be a response to truth.  
    Worship is an expression of praise from the depths of our hearts toward a God who is understood through His Word.  To truly worship God, we must understand who He is and what He has done, and the only place He has fully revealed Himself is in the Bible.

    Since worship isn't about what we do, but how we do it, then we have no rules telling us
    whether we should sit, stand, fall down, be quiet, or sing praises loudly while in worship.  Those are the things that are decided by the church.  The most important thing is that we worship God in spirit (in our hearts) and in truth (in our minds).  At New Life, you will find a blend of many types of worship. 


    If you are interested in be a part of the worship ministry at New Life Church, please email us at worship@newlifeodessa.org

  • Church Plants

    When the church began in Acts 2, it mainly stayed in Jerusalem for several years growing larger in the temple courts and expanding from house to house. As the Jewish persecution increased, we find in Acts 7 that many church members fled Jerusalem and took their churches with them outside of Judea into Samaria. When the Apostle Paul was converted by Jesus from being a persecutor of the church to a preacher in Acts 9, he was tasked with planting churches all over the known world.  New Life Church is committed to continuing to obey Jesus' word like the New Testament Church of Acts did by planting more and more churches. 

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So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone,  in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord,  in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.   Ephesians 2:19-22

Student Minister Search



    • Student Minister
    • Non-Denominational Church
    • Church Size: 250 with average attendance of 150 per Sunday
    • Full Time Position


    Summary of Role:



    New Life Church is seeking to hire a new Student Minister. This person will serve as the primary leader in all areas relating to Student Ministry (6th-12th Grade). Our desire is to find a Student Minister who is passionate about reaching the next generation and accomplishes that by finding and raising up great leaders to impact students.


    Primary Responsibilities:


    Below is a general list of job responsibilities, in no particular order, as a reference point.

    • A person with a heart for God, a desire to teach, and a love for God’s people.
    • Provide leadership and coaching for Student Ministry Volunteer Team.   
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with Student Ministry Leaders.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with students and their families.
    • Oversee logistics of Student Ministry, including lesson plans, communicating with volunteer leaders, safety and security, vision, facility and technology, and regular follow-up with visitors and those missing.
    • Be excellent at volunteer recruitment and developing a healthy leader culture, including discipleship, leader training, and leader appreciation initiatives. 
    • Work with other New Life staff to champion healthy families and identify opportunities to better equip, encourage, and partner with parents.
    • Manage the Student Ministry budget. 
    • Work closely with other New Life ministries to provide additional support in church wide events as needed.
    • Oversee the upkeep of the Student Ministry area. 
    • Has the ability and the heart to continue and train a student worship team.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.


     

    Qualifications:

    • Fulfills the character qualifications and duties of an elder as taught in the Scriptures (1 Timothy 3 & 5, Titus 1 & 2, 1 Peter 5).
    • Leads with Joy and passion.
    • Is a hard worker.
    • Possesses strong gifts of leading, teaching, administration, organization, and time management.
    • Is theologically aligned with New Life Church’s Statement of Faith.





    APPLY HERE