NEW LIFE CHURCH, COLORADO
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'New Life Church' in Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. is a megachurch, founded by Ted Haggard and currently led by Senior Pastor Brady Boyd. Brady Boyd previously served at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX as part of their Senior Pastoral Team.
Since its founding in 1984 in the basement of Ted Haggard's home — he was then newly arrived in Colorado — the church has grown through a succession of larger spaces, first in a series of strip malls and the like. The old sanctuary at the current location seats 1,500; the current main sanctuary seats 7,500; the congregation is estimated at 14,000 as of 2006. Haggard scandal raises questions about 'superstar' pastors Rachel Zoll The building is decorated with numerous artworks by Thomas Blackshear. Upstairs from the sanctuary is "Woo-Gah Land", the Bible-themed play land for the childrens ministry. Internally, the church uses the small group model of organization.
The church, along with Focus on the Family, established Colorado Springs as a conservative evangelical center in the 1990s.[1] Jeff Sharlet claimed in 2005 that while it is "…by no means the largest megachurch…[it] holds more sway over the political direction of evangelicalism" than any other in America. Soldiers of Christ: I. Inside America's most powerful megachurch, Jeff Sharlet, , , Harper's, 2005
On the Campus of New Life Church resides The World Prayer Center which is responsible for (Real-Time) Prayer for many people around the world. Open 24 hours a day for prayer and worship, The World Prayer Center is home to several ministry internships including theFurnace, YWAM Strategic Intiatives, TwentyFourSeven Worldwide and Desperation Internship.
On August 27th, 2007; the church's Pastoral Selection Committee announced that Pastor Brady Boyd - formerly of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas - was accepted as Ted Haggard's permanent replacement for the position of Senior Pastor of New Life Church. Pastor Boyd spoke at New Life Church during regular services for three Sundays. The congregation then held a vote where a two thirds approval was required to have Boyd installed as pastor. Pastor Brady received more than ninety-five percent approval in the congregational vote.
New Life Worship is the worship ministry of New Life Church. Internationally known, several of New Life Worship's songs are sung in church services across the world, including "Rescue" by Jared Anderson, and "I Am Free" by Jon Egan which has been recorded by several artists including the Newsboys. The Desperation Band is the collective youth bands of New Life Church led by Jon Egan, Glenn Packiam and Jared Anderson.
The New Life Church's bylaws specify a Board of Overseers, for the purposes of disciplining the Senior Pastor while "protect[ing] the hearts of all involved" [1], among other duties. It currently consists of:
★ Pastor Larry Stockstill from Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, LA
★ Pastor Mike Ware from Victory Church in Denver, CO
★ Pastor Mark Cowart from Church for All Nations in Colorado Springs, CO
★ Pastor Tim Ralph from New Covenant Fellowship in Larkspur, CO
★ Pastor Chris Hodges from Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, AL
On November 2, 2006, Mike Jones, a male escort, accused Haggard of paying for sex with him in monthly trysts over the past three years.[2] Further, Jones said Haggard snorted methamphetamine before their sexual encounters to heighten his experience.2 KUSA-TV released voice mails, in which a person purportedly Haggard, said "Hey, I was just calling to see if we could get any more. Either $100 or $200 supply."2 Jones said "supply" referred to methamphetamine.2
Later that day, the ''Rocky Mountain News'' stated Haggard stepped down as pastor and quoted him as saying, "I am voluntarily stepping aside from leadership so that the overseer process can be allowed to proceed with integrity. I hope to be able to discuss this matter in more detail at a later date. In the interim, I will seek both spiritual advice and guidance."[3] Two days later, the Board of Overseerers at the church announced that they had decided to permanently dismiss Haggard from his role.[4] In a letter read to the Congregation on November 6, Haggard stated that he and his wife "will never return to a leadership role at New Life Church."[5]
On November 20, the search for a new senior pastor began with the creation of a nine person Pastoral Selection Committee. Any committee recommendation would need approval by the church's Board of Overseers and a two-thirds majority congregation vote.[6][7][8]
[2]
Just four months after Haggard's departure, the interim senior pastor Ross Parsley announced that the church had to lay off 44 people, or about 12 percent of its work force, due to falling church income.[9][10] In addition, according to associate pastor Rob Brendle, church attendance has dropped 20 percent since Haggard's departure, and giving has fallen 10 percent.[11]
Ted Haggard and other members of the church were featured on a 1997 episode of the PRI radio program This American Life
[12], as well as the documentaries ''Jesus Camp'' and ''The Root of All Evil?''.
1. Church altered Springs; will scandal change city? Erin Emery
2. Evangelical leader accused of gay trysts
3. Haggard steps down amid sex allegations
4.
5. Ted Haggard's Letter to New Life Church Ted Haggard
6. Trustees' Instructions for Pastor Selection Process and Membership Meeting Nov. 20 New Life Church
7. New Life flock to pick leader Jean Torkelson
8. New Lifers will elect their new senior pastor Paul Asay
9. New Life Church lays off more than 40 employees Cary Leider-Vogrin
10. Layoffs Hit Megachurch After Haggard Scandal
11. Ted Haggard Leaves Colorado for Arizona Eric Gorski
12.
★ Official Website of New Life Church
★ The World Prayer Center at New Life Church
★ PastorBrady.com
★
Since its founding in 1984 in the basement of Ted Haggard's home — he was then newly arrived in Colorado — the church has grown through a succession of larger spaces, first in a series of strip malls and the like. The old sanctuary at the current location seats 1,500; the current main sanctuary seats 7,500; the congregation is estimated at 14,000 as of 2006. Haggard scandal raises questions about 'superstar' pastors Rachel Zoll The building is decorated with numerous artworks by Thomas Blackshear. Upstairs from the sanctuary is "Woo-Gah Land", the Bible-themed play land for the childrens ministry. Internally, the church uses the small group model of organization.
The church, along with Focus on the Family, established Colorado Springs as a conservative evangelical center in the 1990s.[1] Jeff Sharlet claimed in 2005 that while it is "…by no means the largest megachurch…[it] holds more sway over the political direction of evangelicalism" than any other in America. Soldiers of Christ: I. Inside America's most powerful megachurch, Jeff Sharlet, , , Harper's, 2005
On the Campus of New Life Church resides The World Prayer Center which is responsible for (Real-Time) Prayer for many people around the world. Open 24 hours a day for prayer and worship, The World Prayer Center is home to several ministry internships including theFurnace, YWAM Strategic Intiatives, TwentyFourSeven Worldwide and Desperation Internship.
On August 27th, 2007; the church's Pastoral Selection Committee announced that Pastor Brady Boyd - formerly of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas - was accepted as Ted Haggard's permanent replacement for the position of Senior Pastor of New Life Church. Pastor Boyd spoke at New Life Church during regular services for three Sundays. The congregation then held a vote where a two thirds approval was required to have Boyd installed as pastor. Pastor Brady received more than ninety-five percent approval in the congregational vote.
| Contents |
| Worship Ministry |
| Board of Overseers |
| Departure of Haggard |
| Media References |
| References |
| External links |
Worship Ministry
New Life Worship is the worship ministry of New Life Church. Internationally known, several of New Life Worship's songs are sung in church services across the world, including "Rescue" by Jared Anderson, and "I Am Free" by Jon Egan which has been recorded by several artists including the Newsboys. The Desperation Band is the collective youth bands of New Life Church led by Jon Egan, Glenn Packiam and Jared Anderson.
Board of Overseers
The New Life Church's bylaws specify a Board of Overseers, for the purposes of disciplining the Senior Pastor while "protect[ing] the hearts of all involved" [1], among other duties. It currently consists of:
★ Pastor Larry Stockstill from Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, LA
★ Pastor Mike Ware from Victory Church in Denver, CO
★ Pastor Mark Cowart from Church for All Nations in Colorado Springs, CO
★ Pastor Tim Ralph from New Covenant Fellowship in Larkspur, CO
★ Pastor Chris Hodges from Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, AL
Departure of Haggard
On November 2, 2006, Mike Jones, a male escort, accused Haggard of paying for sex with him in monthly trysts over the past three years.[2] Further, Jones said Haggard snorted methamphetamine before their sexual encounters to heighten his experience.2 KUSA-TV released voice mails, in which a person purportedly Haggard, said "Hey, I was just calling to see if we could get any more. Either $100 or $200 supply."2 Jones said "supply" referred to methamphetamine.2
Later that day, the ''Rocky Mountain News'' stated Haggard stepped down as pastor and quoted him as saying, "I am voluntarily stepping aside from leadership so that the overseer process can be allowed to proceed with integrity. I hope to be able to discuss this matter in more detail at a later date. In the interim, I will seek both spiritual advice and guidance."[3] Two days later, the Board of Overseerers at the church announced that they had decided to permanently dismiss Haggard from his role.[4] In a letter read to the Congregation on November 6, Haggard stated that he and his wife "will never return to a leadership role at New Life Church."[5]
On November 20, the search for a new senior pastor began with the creation of a nine person Pastoral Selection Committee. Any committee recommendation would need approval by the church's Board of Overseers and a two-thirds majority congregation vote.[6][7][8]
[2]
Just four months after Haggard's departure, the interim senior pastor Ross Parsley announced that the church had to lay off 44 people, or about 12 percent of its work force, due to falling church income.[9][10] In addition, according to associate pastor Rob Brendle, church attendance has dropped 20 percent since Haggard's departure, and giving has fallen 10 percent.[11]
Media References
Ted Haggard and other members of the church were featured on a 1997 episode of the PRI radio program This American Life
[12], as well as the documentaries ''Jesus Camp'' and ''The Root of All Evil?''.
References
1. Church altered Springs; will scandal change city? Erin Emery
2. Evangelical leader accused of gay trysts
3. Haggard steps down amid sex allegations
4.
5. Ted Haggard's Letter to New Life Church Ted Haggard
6. Trustees' Instructions for Pastor Selection Process and Membership Meeting Nov. 20 New Life Church
7. New Life flock to pick leader Jean Torkelson
8. New Lifers will elect their new senior pastor Paul Asay
9. New Life Church lays off more than 40 employees Cary Leider-Vogrin
10. Layoffs Hit Megachurch After Haggard Scandal
11. Ted Haggard Leaves Colorado for Arizona Eric Gorski
12.
External links
★ Official Website of New Life Church
★ The World Prayer Center at New Life Church
★ PastorBrady.com
★
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