About Us

Who We Are

Our History

In the summer of 2011, a group of families gathered together to dream about what it would look like to start a multi-ethnic, Gospel-centered church in the city of Irvine. These dreaming sessions became a reality when New Life Church of Irvine publicly launched in January 2012. 

For five years, the church worshipped at an old elementary school near Irvine High School. After out-growing the space, God strategically led New Life to the fastest growing area of Irvine: the Great Park. 

As our congregation grew, so have our ministries. We've expanded our ministries to children and youth. We've dedicated resources to help families flourish. We've partnered with organizations to serve the disadvantaged and the poor. We've supported churches around the globe.  

Yet, through all the seasons, one thing has remained the same—our passion for Jesus and our love for this city. Today, New Life is a diverse and vibrant family of believers who gather weekly to behold, belong, become, and bless. 

Our Mission & Vision

Mission: What are we called to do? What is our church’s mission? 

     Our mission is to lead people to Jesus and mature disciples in Him.

Vision: What does an idealized picture of our church look like? What do we hope to see when we achieve our mission? 

     Our vision is to see a Gospel movement where lives radically change, families flourish, and our city prospers.

Our Values

Who are we? What makes New Life, New Life?

Gospel-Centered

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the central engine that drives and shapes who we are and how we behave. This Good News saves and transforms, justifies and sanctifies. The Christian life never moves beyond the Gospel; it moves deeper into it. The greater our grasp of the Gospel, the more passionate will be our worship, the more loving our community, and the more fervent our outreach. The Gospel is not just the A, B, C of Christianity, but the A-Z.

Missional

We are a church that sees itself as a missionary commissioned by God to reach the lost and the least here in the city of Irvine. Our ministries welcome seekers and skeptics. We will bless our neighbors in both word and deed in hopes that many might discover the same grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Diversity

God is gathering people from every tongue, tribe, and nation, from every socio-economic background, generation, and political persuasion. We believe the kingdom of God is more vibrantly revealed when the rich diversity of God’s people gather to worship and do life together. Heaven is colorful, not color-blind.

Safe Refuge

We live in a culture obsessed with competition, success, and achievement, where many feel pressure to perform and pretend. In contrast, we are a refuge for sinners who are unafraid to confess their weaknesses and struggles because our acceptance is found not in our performance but in the perfect obedience of Jesus Christ.