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What you can expect at New Life
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Staff
Senior Minister Matt (wife Connie)
Senior Minister, Matt Malott
Matt and Connie moved to The Villages from Columbus, Indiana where Matt was Associate Minister at First Christian Church and Connie was Director of Human Resources at a retirement community.
Matt received his Bachelors Degree from Louisville Bible College, Louisville, Kentucky and the Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees from Cincinnati Christian Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to his years in ministry he has taught New Testament, Theology and Ethics at Louisville Bible College and Oakland City University.
Matt and Connie moved to The Villages from Columbus, Indiana where Matt was Associate Minister at First Christian Church and Connie was Director of Human Resources at a retirement community.
Matt received his Bachelors Degree from Louisville Bible College, Louisville, Kentucky and the Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees from Cincinnati Christian Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to his years in ministry he has taught New Testament, Theology and Ethics at Louisville Bible College and Oakland City University.
Associate Minister Bob (wife Joyce)
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Associate Minister, Bob Kapp
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Worship Minister Mike (wife Amy)
Worship Minister, Mike Thomas
Mike and Amy Thomas moved to The Villages from Dothan, Alabama, where Mike was the Minister of Music at First United Methodist Church of Dothan, and Amy was an adjunct vocal professor at Wallace Community College.
Mike received his bachelor's degree in jazz studies from the University of North Texas and has been in the ministry for 25 years, serving in various churches in Alabama and Florida. Mike and Amy have spent many years in the arts community as well, performing in various musical groups, theatre shows, and performing at Disney world. They have 3 children and 1 grandchild: Abby, Lyndsay, Ethan, and Kal-El.
Mike and Amy Thomas moved to The Villages from Dothan, Alabama, where Mike was the Minister of Music at First United Methodist Church of Dothan, and Amy was an adjunct vocal professor at Wallace Community College.
Mike received his bachelor's degree in jazz studies from the University of North Texas and has been in the ministry for 25 years, serving in various churches in Alabama and Florida. Mike and Amy have spent many years in the arts community as well, performing in various musical groups, theatre shows, and performing at Disney world. They have 3 children and 1 grandchild: Abby, Lyndsay, Ethan, and Kal-El.
Secretary, Marilyn
Marilyn Volbruck, Secretary
Marilyn was born and raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota. She was active at the Forest Lake Christian Church for several years. When she married Richard they moved to Anoka, Minnesota and were active in the Coon Rapids Christian Church. Marilyn organized the church library and served as church librarian for years, reflecting her love for reading and books. In 2001 after Dick’s retirement they moved to The Villages and have been active in many community events.
Even though Dick passed away in May of 2023, Marilyn continues to serve with love and commitment.
Marilyn was born and raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota. She was active at the Forest Lake Christian Church for several years. When she married Richard they moved to Anoka, Minnesota and were active in the Coon Rapids Christian Church. Marilyn organized the church library and served as church librarian for years, reflecting her love for reading and books. In 2001 after Dick’s retirement they moved to The Villages and have been active in many community events.
Even though Dick passed away in May of 2023, Marilyn continues to serve with love and commitment.
Secretary, Jennifer
Jennifer Carlson, Secretary
Board of Elders
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Jeff Buford (wife Deb)
Jeff Buford hails from Bloomington, IL and retired in 2012. He and his wife Deborah came to Florida in 2013. They found New Life Christian Church and felt that God had led them to New Life. Jeff was called to be an elder in February 2021.
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Ron DeJong (wife Cheryl)
Confirmed Sunday January 5, 2025
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Lyle Pettigrew (wife Susan)
Lyle and his wife Susan sold their business and moved from Indiana to The Villages in 2018. Lyle is a vocalist in the music ministry and a leader in men's bible study. Susan is a leader of women's bible studies and actively involved in women’s events. Together they have written several Christian worship songs. Lyle was called to be an Elder in 2022.
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NLCC History
On October 2, 2005 the first service was held in rented space in the Seventh Day Adventist Church building. New Life began with about 20 full-time members and 20 seasonal members. Matt Malott has been the minister of the church since its inception and continues in that position.
In the summer of 2006, nine acres of ground on CR 462 near Wildwood was purchased with the intent of it becoming a permanent church location. Plans for a worship center that would seat 300 was presented to the congregation and construction began in January 2008. The first service in the new worship center was held on July 27, 2008.
As the church continued to increase in size, it became evident that more space would be necessary for continued growth. In the fall of 2015 an expansion program was presented to the congregation that featured a new 500-seat auditorium, a suite of church offices and the remodel of the existing building to accommodate educational and fellowship activities. The church overwhelmingly approved the plan. Groundbreaking for the project was held on April 10, 2016, and the first service in the new building was held on September 17, 2017.
While we are grateful for God's blessings in the past, we believe that NLCC's greatest days are yet ahead!
In the summer of 2006, nine acres of ground on CR 462 near Wildwood was purchased with the intent of it becoming a permanent church location. Plans for a worship center that would seat 300 was presented to the congregation and construction began in January 2008. The first service in the new worship center was held on July 27, 2008.
As the church continued to increase in size, it became evident that more space would be necessary for continued growth. In the fall of 2015 an expansion program was presented to the congregation that featured a new 500-seat auditorium, a suite of church offices and the remodel of the existing building to accommodate educational and fellowship activities. The church overwhelmingly approved the plan. Groundbreaking for the project was held on April 10, 2016, and the first service in the new building was held on September 17, 2017.
While we are grateful for God's blessings in the past, we believe that NLCC's greatest days are yet ahead!
