Church History

New Life Christian Fellowship was formed by bringing together two Vista Del Mar Baptist Church (VDM).

In the spring of 2007, a committee of 7 members was formed… 3 members of each congregation plus Pastor Jonathan Markham, who was senior pastor GBF and interim pastor of VDM. Their mission? To determine if it was the will of God for a new church to be born from the joining of GBF and VDM. At the first meeting of this group in March, the idea was greeted with unanimous enthusiasm. Immediately the process began in earnest to outline the path and procedure necessary to form this new church.

On Sunday, September 16, 2007, New Life Christian Fellowship emerged as a new community of faith with a powerful sense of call from God to share the good news of Jesus and serve the community Pacifica, the Coastside, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond.

NEW LIFE MISSION

Our Vision

We exist to encourage people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

We want to be a church that is known in Pacifica. We love our community. We seek to make a difference by  serving in any way we can. We are Sent and Sending Others to Be Disciples and Make Disciples Everywhere we go!
We even look at every opportunity to go and serve in other parts of the world. New Life church members  are always particularly concerned about reaching out to the most vulnerable.

What We Believe

We are called to “go into all the world” and share the good news of Jesus.

About God

There is only one true God, who eternally exists as three distinct persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who exclusively share in the creation and control of the universe, forgiveness of sin, and judgment.

About the Bible

God is the author of the Bible. It was written by humans, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. As God’s treasure of perfect instruction, it is the only source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.

About People and Our Need

Humans were created in the image of God to live with Him in perfect harmony. When Adam disobeyed God’s instruction, the harmony between God and humans was broken. Disobedience of God’s instruction is called “sin”. Because of Adam’s sin, each of us has a sinful nature and are separated from God’s perfection. Through the physical death, burial and rising from the dead of his perfect son Jesus, God has provided a way to restore the harmony so each of us can live with Him forever. All who accept Jesus as Lord by faith, are forgiven and spiritually born into permanent membership of the family of God. Anyone who does not accept forgiveness through Jesus will suffer for eternity outside the presence of God.

About the Church

The Christian church is made up of all people who have accepted Jesus as Lord through faith. Believers are united in Christ by the Holy Spirit and share the message of eternal hope that Jesus paid for everyone through his sacrificial death and resurrection. New Life Christian Fellowship, as part of this church, is a Biblebelieving group of people seeking to grow more like Christ and to serve Him through the Holy Spirit.

About the Christian Life

The Christian life is a progressive, unique, and individual process in which each of us is at a different point. You are welcome to worship and fellowship with us wherever you are in this process. We encourage you to bring your doubts, uncertainties and questions when you come.

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Core
Values

Core Values

At New Life Christian Fellowship we hold these values as central to the fulfillment of our call to live for glory of God and the good of our neighbors by the power of the Holy Spirit.

• We value a fellowship where a personal relationship with God is primary.

• We value a fellowship where we prioritize providing a place for those who do not yet know Jesus to meet Him and build a relationship with Him.

• We value a fellowship where prayer is foundational to every ministry and activity.

• We value a fellowship where the attributes of “family” and active hospitality are clearly evident.

• We value a diverse fellowship where everyone is welcome, valued and safe.

• We value a fellowship where it is possible to openly address doubts and questions as we seek to follow Jesus together.

• We value a fellowship where the Bible is the foundation of our teaching bringing personal and corporate transformation.

• We value a fellowship that is committed to participate in and serve our local community.

• We value a fellowship that participates in the mission of the church locally, nationally, and internationally.

• We value a fellowship where people of all ages are encouraged to share in the ministry of the church.

• We value worship, including music, that draws us into the presence of God and enables us to focus on Him.