For the glory of God,
in the gospel of grace
New Life is the English Ministry congregation within Saesoon Presbyterian Church. We were founded in 2002 upon seeing a need for the Gospel of the Lord Jesus to reach the children of immigrants and the city of Sydney. Our community is firmly rooted in multiple streams of cultural identity, which is a unique part of what makes New Life a testimony to God's grace and providence.
Those that call New Life home range from infants and children to retirees, university students to young adults, newlyweds to families with children. Everyone is welcome, and we would love to have you call us home too.
Lead Pastor
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Pastor Young
Pastor Young had his life changed when he was saved by Jesus in his mid-20s at New Life. He marvels at God’s plan in bringing him back where it all started, to share the good news of God’s grace. His passion is for making big ideas understandable, and making large gatherings more personal. Since it’s easy to get lost in a crowd, he would love to get to know you when you come along to New Life!
Pastor Young is happily married to Borra, and they have a son, Jonas. Young and Borra both like to play games, watch movies, and talk about Jesus.
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Ministry Directors
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Kevin - Community Bridge
The Community Bridge’s role exists to act as a bridge between New Life and our mother church, Saesoon through administration, communication, and community coordination.
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Jin & Zoe - Fellowship
Fellowship's prayer and goal is for God's love to overflow in us and guide our hearts, intentions, and actions as we lead a culture that glorifies God as a family-like community. Our main method of doing so is through organising and running events with Christ-centered intentions behind them.
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Stella & Calvin - Praise
Praise Team exists to serve the congregation of New Life in worship through music and song on Sundays, camps, and other church community events as a means of praising and glorifying God together.
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Karen & Jeesh - Creative
Creative’s purpose is to aid our community in connecting to God and each other through mediums such as live streaming, design, social media, photography, and videography. We aim to communicate the Word in a visual medium.
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Jeriel & Ann - Prayer
Ministry of Prayer’s vision is to nurture a deep, intimate relationship with God, led by the Holy Spirit and anchored in His Word, where joy in His presence is overflowing. We aim to create a space where prayer is as essential as breathing, both individually and collectively by interceding in vulnerability, fostering a praying culture that authentically cares for God's Kingdom and one another.
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Hana & Jae - Family
Family Ministry is all about building Christ-centred communities under the covenant of marriage. Family ministry exist to help bring together (and welcome any new!) all the married couples and families at New Life, so that we can grow together in building stronger marriages and stronger family relationships for the glory of God in the gospel of grace.
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Richard - Witness
A witness is one that bring attention to something other than themselves, and as Christian witnesses we're called to bring attention our Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ. Witness Ministry exists to encourage New Life in sharing the good news with those that are yet to receive the wonderful gift of grace. We'd love to walk with you in fulfilling the great commission by living out the greatest commandment.
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Irene & Anita - Children's
Children's ministry facilitates a service for the children of New Life concurrently with New Life's service each week. We teach kids about Jesus through the Bible, worship songs and dances, and small group discussions, so that they grow as disciples who trust and obey Him.
Our main goals are:
1. Teach and nurture an understanding of who Jesus is to the children of New Life
2. Allow the parents of New Life to worship freely for a short period of time each week.Our service is for kids aged from two years through to primary school, with the expectation that children will then attend Saesoon’s high school ministry (PG).
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John - Discipleship
God calls us to follow Him and make disciples of all nations. Recognising that we only receive salvation through Jesus, we strive despite our shortcomings to take up our cross and live for Him. Discipleship Ministry exists to provide the environment for this journey at New Life, fostering growth in Christ through weekly Life Groups, Men’s and Women’s ministries, and our high school mentoring program.
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Peter & Julia - Sunday
Sunday Team is here to support New Life by working with our wider ministries to collectively assist in the smooth running of Sunday service, and help drive a more welcoming culture by facilitating meaningful connections with both our existing and new members.