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JEREMY & KAsIE ULMER
Lead Pastors

Jeremy and Kasie have served at New Life together as student ministry pastors since 2005, and stepped into a Lead Pastoral role in January of 2020.  Jeremy is a graduate of Abilene Christian University with a business management degree and Kasie is a talented hair stylist. Married in 2005, they have three children, Jackson, John Lowry and Georgia. If you'd like to connect with Pastor Jeremy, please call the church office at 228-388-5183 or email: jeremy@nlfc.tv If you’d like to connect with Pastor Kasie who leads NL’s Embrace Grace Ministry, email: kasie@nlfc.tv

PASTOR JEFF & TERRI ULMER
Founding Pastors

Pastor Jeff is the Founding Pastor of what is now known as, New Life Family Church. Over 20 years ago, in 1999 they returned to the MS Gulf Coast from Texas to continue serving in ministry and to faithfully steward what God was beginning to do here at the dome. Together Pastor and Mrs. Terri share a love for people and the God who loves them. The Ulmers met at Southeastern University, an Assemblies of God school in Lakeland, Florida and were married in 1976. Pastor Jeff was ordained in 1979. They have two grown children, Jeremy and Holly, and five grandchildren, Colby, Cannon, Jackson, John Lowry and Georgia. To contact Pastor Jeff, email: pastor@nlfc.tv 

Bryce and Collean Nettles
Next Generation Pastors  

Bryce, his wife Collean, and their growing family have joined our team as Next Generation Pastors after years of Dream Team serving in ministry. Their hearts are to serve our New Life families and see the next generation come to know Jesus in a safe, and fun way. They may be a house divided by college football teams, but Bryce and Collean agree on many things, such as: coffee, walking Front Beach, football Saturdays, and playing with their little ones, Ellie Bryce, Briggs and Blaze. If you'd like to reach Pastor Bryce and learn more about NL Kids or NL Students serving on the Dream Team, email: bryce@nlfc.tv 

Gavin & Hannah Vice
Worship Pastors 

Gavin joined the NL Family in December of 2019. He is from Hurley, MS where he served on staff at Three Rivers Assembly as the student pastor and worship leader. His heart to serve the local church shows through his leadership in both student ministries and worship moments. Gavin holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary. The addition of his wife, Hannah, and their sweet daughter, EK have made this season of ministry even better! Hannah serves alongside Gavin on the Worship Team and Creative Team. If you'd like more information on how to serve on the Dream Team through worship vocally, instrumentally, or mixing audio, contact Pastor Gavin: gavin@nlfc.tv

MIKE & HOLLY WILSON
Ministry Directors

Holly joined the team in 2003 and serves as Ministry Coordinator at New Life. She loves to serve our NL Family behind the scenes making sure all ministries are staffed with Dream Teams, designing engaging environments for ministry events, efficiently running our admin offices, and keeping everyone fed! Have you noticed, we eat a lot of doughnuts and tacos around the dome! Holly has a heart to see the church grow by ministering to the families who call New Life home. Holly and her husband Mike are both 2001 graduates of Dallas Baptist University and were married the same year. They have 2 very active boys that are involved in sports year round. Mike and Holly are also the parents of Pastor Jeff and Terri’s oldest grandsons, Colby and Cannon. If you’re interested in serving, joining the dream team, helping with events, email: holly@nlfc.tv 

Drew & Hannah Fennell
Creative Directors & Staff Pastors

Hannah is a 2015 graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University where she studied Church Ministry and Business Management. She joined the NL Family in 2014 as Creative Director overseeing all creative arts and social media communications at the dome. Drew joined NL Staff in 2023 as one of our Staff Pastors, teaching Alpha and serving in many capacities. Drew and Hannah married June 1, 2021, and are now a family of 4! They both share a desire to do life with other young families. If you're interested in serving on the Dream Team in a creative way including photography, graphics, video, audio, lighting, design, etc., she'd love to connect! hannah@nlfc.tv  OR If you’d like to connect with Pastor Drew: drew@nlfc.tv

Darnell & Robin Davis
Facility managers & Pastoral Counselor

Robin and Darnell have served together in many ministry capacity together from 1988 - 2017. Under Pastor Jeff’s leadership, they served as worship Pastors at New Life Family Church. Robin and Darnell have four children and five grandchildren. After they retired, Robin and Darnell have continued to faithfully serve at New Life, making everyday a blessing for those who attend as our facility managers. “We believe in a standard of excellence and giving everything to the task we are in charge of, no matter how small. We are honored to be a part of such a vital and growing ministry.”

Robin is a NCCA Certified Pastoral Counselor. Her faith based counseling empowers diverse indiviuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Utilizing temperament therapy as a tool, helps to bring healing to spirit, soul, and body. To schedule a session with Robin, visit: Arukah Center Counseling

SANDI CUNNINGHAM
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Mrs. Sandi has been serving in NL Kids and Preschool leadership for over a decade at The Dome. Any family with young kids has received a loving hug or the gift of personal attention from Mrs. Sandi! Sandi and Ricky have two boys of their own, Keaton and Kameron who attend college at MSU. If you’d like to serve in NL Kids Preschool, connect with Sandi: sandi@nlfc.tv

TERRY MOTT
STAFF PASTOR

Terry and Denise Mott have been attending NL for several years and serving in multiple ministry areas. Worship, Teaching New Believer’s classes, NL Kids and Embrace Grace have all gotten their loving care and attention. Mr. Terry has a heart to disciple new believers and bring them closer to Jesus. He joined the NL Staff in 2023 with a focus on Alpha, our discipleship class that meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm. If you’d like to connect with the Motts, email: terry@nlfc.tv

Dr. Joseph Rivard
Missions pastor

Dr. Rivard joined the NL team in 2023 as our Missions Pastor and we are so grateful! With a truly global mindset and heart to see the nations come to know Jesus, Pastor Joseph has gone around the world and back to build relationships with our missions partners and support them in the best ways possible! His degrees in education and specializations in psychology, ease of communication being bilingual, and heart for upmost excellence in all that he does adds extreme comfort to any missions team while traveling abroad! If you have a heart for Changing the World and seeing the lost find Jesus, connect with Pastor Joseph: joseph@nlfc.tv

Learn more about our Missions Partners: https://www.nlfc.tv/ourmissions

DAVID STEWART
STAFF pastor

Out of the overflow of their own personal testimony, David and his wife, Sarah’s lives are dedicated to walking out daily life with those looking to find true Freedom. May it be breaking bad habits, discovering God’s peace or finding Freedom from addiction, spiritual or physical bondage, David and Sarah are your champions. Join a Freedom Life Group, which is a 12 week class, and see what God will do in YOUR life with a community of support, love, and family. Connect with Pastor David: david@nlfc.tv