New Life Assembly Leadership team
It takes an entire team of leaders and volunteers to ensure all that happens at New Life Assembly is done with a high level of excellence. We hope you will enjoy learning a little bit about our leaders from their bios but we also encourage you to find them and have a personal conversation when you visit.
Bill Savage
Lead Pastor
After almost 16 years of ministry in Ohio, Bill, along with his wife Amy and their three children, joined the New Life Assembly family in the summer of 2018. He passionately encourages everyone to live for Jesus, regardless of their past. Pastor Bill challenges today’s Jesus followers to pursue God wholeheartedly, instead of settling for a status-quo faith journey. Outside of church, you might see him at a high school football game, track and field meet, or on the golf course. Our pastor is heavily involved not just in our church, but also in our community. He serves as the president of the Ministerial Alliance and has been a member of the Collinsville Track and Field Booster Club for three years. Pastor Bill emphasizes that he and his family came here to pastor the community, not just a church. In January 2024, Pastor Bill began his journey to earn a Master of Arts in Missional Leadership from Trinity Graduate School (online) in North Dakota.
Bobby Chambers
Associate Pastor
In July 2024, Bobby and his wife Kelly, along with their two sons, relocated to Collinsville and became members of New Life Assembly. Bobby, who is ordained with the Assemblies of God, has dedicated nearly 25 years to various ministry roles, including children's ministry, youth ministry, and outreach direction. Additionally, Pastor Bobby has held positions such as Men's Ministry Director and Audio/Video Director within various congregations. In his leisure time, he engages in woodworking, attending car shows, and watching football. The Chambers family is immensely excited to join New Life Assembly and is eager to contribute positively to the community in the name of Jesus.
Randy Ardle
Youth Pastor
Pastor Randy and his wife Becky are Owasso area natives. Throughout their 20+ years of marriage, they have served in various roles of ministry, including children’s ministry, young adults and worship, however ministering to students holds a special place in their hearts. Pastor Randy is a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God, and has a passion for sharing God’s Word in a way that the youth of today can understand and apply it to their daily lives. In their spare time, Pastor Randy and Becky enjoy spending time with their growing family.
Steve & Kathi Rippy
Kids Ministry Dir. & Toddler/Nursery Coordinator
Steve and Kathi Rippy, along with their five children, come to us from Batesville, AR. They joined the team of leaders at New Life Assembly in June of 2021 but their story started long before they landed with us. They were called to Children’s Ministry approximately 15 years ago and have since served in different capacities. In 2017, they assumed leadership of the Children’s Ministry at their former church, with Steve becoming the Director. During his time as Director, Steve attended Kidmin Academy, earning a diploma in Children’s Ministry, and plans to pursue his credentials soon.
Steve and Kathi are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with children in nearby communities. They believe Children's Ministry is the cornerstone for nurturing kids into enduring relationships with Jesus. They are thrilled to serve the families at New Life.
Justin Farr
Young Adult Ministry Leader
Justin has been a member of New Life Assembly since 2021 and has been serving in ministry for the past 5 years. Justin attended West Coast Bible and Seminary, where he received a Bachelors in General Ministries. Justin and his wife Alorah have a heart for young adults and a desire to see them grow individually, find community with each other, & mature a deeper relationship with God.
Daren Brumley
Worship Leader
For over 30 years, Daren has been involved in church worship, striving to exalt God in every circumstance. Daren has served at New Life Assembly since the summer of 2021. He passionately leads the congregation into the Lord's presence, emphasizing that praise and worship should be a lifestyle, not a weekly ritual. He aims to teach others to become worshipers like those described in John 4:23-24.
Randy & Kathy Bauer
Men's & Women's Ministry Leader
Married since 1977, we have served in ministry for over 40 years, including roles in Royal Rangers, Missionettes, Children's Church, as Youth leaders, Pastors, and Evangelists. Our passion is to glorify Christ in all things and help others realize the greatness of God and the impact He has on our lives. Randy & Kathy, who joined our leadership team on January 21, 2024, are eager to see how God will use them to lead the men and women of New Life Assembly.
Carrie Brown
Missions & Outreach Director
Carrie has been deeply passionate about missions from childhood, taking part in numerous mission trips across the United States and Mexico, with plans for more in the future. Since accepting this position in May 2021, Carrie has excelled in raising mission awareness and increasing community involvement for our church. She and her husband, Mike, have dedicated their married life to various ministry roles, continually driven by their calling to reach the lost. Carrie truly embodies the Acts 1:8 principle, ministering locally, nationally, and globally.
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