Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Below are some of the ways we grow together as followers of Jesus. Complete the Next Steps form at the bottom of the page, and we’ll help you find a meaningful next step in your faith.
Wondering who Jesus is or what it means to follow Him? Wherever you are in life or faith, you are welcome here. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a safe and caring community, and we would love to connect with you.
Baptism is an important part of each person’s faith story. It is an outward sign—a step of obedience—taken by a disciple of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in receiving the sacrament of baptism here at New Life Fellowship, taking our baptism class is the first step.
Foundations is a five-session course that signals the first step in your discipleship journey at New Life Fellowship. This course dives into the distinctive characteristics of our church and lays the foundation for how we follow Jesus as a community.
From our worship to our preaching and small groups, everything we do is informed by Emotionally Healthy Discipleship; that is, that our emotional health and spiritual life in Jesus are intricately connected. Our EHD Course will equip you in a way that will deepen and change how you follow Jesus.
Rooted explores formal membership in our community. This class is open to those who have completed the New Life Foundations course, taken either Emotionally Healthy Spirituality or Emotionally Healthy Relationships (both preferred), and live in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT). Discover what it means to be committed to working together for the gospel to reach Elmhurst/Hempstead, New York, and beyond!
Each season, we gather to learn and practice spiritual disciplines as a community, creating a monastic space for the day. These retreats provide our community with an opportunity to spend extended time with God alongside others.
This 4-week workshop provides practical knowledge and tools to equip you to become a better steward of your finances. We explore what the Bible and the culture say about the five financial areas of life (earning, giving, saving, debt, and spending).
Whether you're married or single, we want you to experience relationships the way God designed—purposeful, joyful, and deeply fulfilling. Throughout the year, we offer events, coaching, small groups, and resources that blend Biblical wisdom with practical tools to help you thrive in every season of life.
Are you a New Lifer who is looking for Premarital Coaching?
Do you feel called to grow as a Christ-centered leader? The School of Formation (SOF) is a 9-month spiritual journey designed to deepen your life in prayer, self-awareness, racial justice, sexual wholeness, missional presence, and leadership. Led by our Lead Pastor, Rich Villodas, SOF equips you with the spiritual and practical tools needed to lead with wisdom, integrity, and purpose.
Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through intentional steps. Explore the opportunities above and find the practices, learning environments, and community that will help draw you closer to Jesus.