Leadership

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Meet the team.

Andy Mims- Senior Pastor

Wife- Cindy
Andy and Cindy were born and raised in Chilton County.  They have been in full time pastoral ministry since 2004.  They have 2 children, a son and a daughter, and 2 grandchildren.  Andy became the pastor of NLCC in November of 2023 as NL was celebrating 20 years of ministry.  

Chris Gray - NLKids Minister

Wife- Deidra
I’ve live in here in Chilton County all my life, with the exception of 3 years our family lived in Hot Spring AR. My wife Deidra and I have been married for 20 years. Our son Aidan is 16, and our daughter Kara is 8. Aside from working here at New Life Community Church as the Children’s Ministry Director, I also enjoy my job as a Realtor with EXIT Royal Realty. Deidra and I spend our “free time” either at a ball field watching Aidan play football & baseball, or with Kara as she learns to ride and care for her horses.

elders

Kevin Nord (Chairman)

Wife- Jennifer
Kevin serves as an elder and on our worship team. He is married to Jennifer, she serves on our kids team and they have a handsome teenage son. They enjoy serving together and leading life groups 

Johnny Giles

Wife- Amanda
Johnny and Amanda were blessed to be a part of the founding of New Life over 20 years ago. Johnny serves as an elder and enjoys teaching and being a part of men’s ministry small group. His wife, Amanda serves on New Life kids team, NL students , and helps with Care ministry.  Johnny and Amanda have three children Maddie, Marlie, and Ryder. 

Byron Davis

Wife- Tonya
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Trustees

Jarrad Bates (Chairman)

Wife- Marci
Jarrad serves officially as an elder and on the worship team. His wife, Marci, leads the prayer team and serves on the greeter team and care team. They have 2 awesome sons, who serve on the youth worship team. We have been part of New Life for a long time, and love our New Life family!! It is such a blessing to serve and share!! 

Bill Thomas

Wife- Michele
We have been attending New Life since the spring of 2004.  We started our life group, J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth), in early 2005.  Bill has served as a trustee since 2005 and is also currently serving on the greeter team.  Michele serves in NLKids, Care Ministry, and the Ladies Ministry.

Rick Nord

Wife- Betty
Rick and Betty have been married going on 41 years.  They have 3 kids; 2 sons and 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren, and 3 dogs.  They have lived in Chilton county for over 40 years.  
Rick serves on the Worship Team. 

Ashley Teel

Wife- Joan
Ashley presently serves as a trustee and is married to Joan.  They have three sons and 5 grandchildren.  They have been at New Life for many years and enjoy serving.

Keith Minor

Wife- Sheila
Keith presently serves as a trustee and is married to Sheila.  They have 3 grown sons and have been at New Life for many years.  They enjoy life groups and serving with all of New Life.

deacons

Dan Cohen

Wife- Jo Ann
Dan serves as a deacon and serves on usher team and anything else needs to be done. He is married to Jo Ann, who serves on greeter team.we enjoy serving at church 

Richard Barrett

Wife- Sheena
Richard serves as a Deacon and on the Security Team.  His wife, Sheena, serves on the Hospitality and Events team.  Their son, Bryson, serves on the Campus Experience team.  Their daughter, Lila Belle, attends New Life Kids. 

Keith Boggus

Wife- Megan
Keith is a Deacon but has also served on the Parking Team for over 7 years.  He is married to Megan and they have 3 kids.  Megan serves as the leader of the Creative  Team.  When they are not at church they are usually riding motorcycles with their Christian Motorcycle Association Chapter and spending time with family.  

Nick Baker

Wife- Zoe
Nick is a Deacon and has served on the Security Team for over 10 years, leading that team for 7 years.  His wife, Zoe, serves on the Events and NLKids Team.  They have 3 children, McKenzie, Chance, and Rhett.  As a family they run a farm and a YouTube channel based on their faith. 

Wesley Wargo

Wife- Wessica
Wesley Wargo is a Deacon and serves on Campus Experience. His wife, Wessica, serves in NL Kids and prayer team. They have 2 sons and 1 daughter. They have been a part of the New Life family for over 8 years and love serving and sharing God’s love!
Roll Tide

Jake Little

Wife- Jonica
Jake serves as a decon and on the security team. His wife, Jonica, services on our kids' team. They have three children, a son and two daughters. All of their children were dedicated at New Life. 
New Life is HOME to us!

Lee Kuykendall

Wife- Patty
Lee serves as a deacon and serves on the kids and greeting team.  He is married to Patty, who serves on the hospitality and care team. We have 2 wonderful children, a beautiful daughter in law, and a handsome grandson. We enjoy serving at church, sharing with our small groups, and watching our grandson play sports 

Lance Honeycutt

Wife- Leigh
Lance is a Deacon and serves on the Security team.  his wife, Leigh, serves on the Events Team and the First Responders team.  They have 2 children and 3 precious grandchildren with 1 on the way.  They love their church and getting to serve.  The adore making memories with their family.  

BJ Bond

Wife- Mandy
Bj serves as a Deacon and on the security team. His wife, Mandy serves in kids, They have 2 wonderful children. We have been part of new life for 10 years, we love this church and feel it’s such a blessing to serve here.

Matt Walker

Wife- Cindy
Matt serves as a Deacon, is the NL Interim Youth Director, and leads the Parking Team. His wife, Cindy leads the Campus Experience Team and the Ladies Night Team. They have 6 kids and 2 grandkids.  They enjoy spending time with their Life Group and serving others and the church 

AJ Tuma

Wife- Linette 
AJ Tuma is a deacon, oversees the greeter team and serves as a greeter. His wife, Linette, serves on the greeter team. They have 4 wonderful daughters & 2 awesome sons in law. They have been attending New Life since 2018 and love serving with the New Life family. 

Jerrod Leach

Wife- Sarah
Jerrod is a Deacon, Team Leader for First-Aid Team, and serves on the Worship Team. His wife, Sarah, serves on Hospitality and Worship Team. They have four kids; one son and three daughters. They love being a part of the New Life family and sharing the love of Christ with others. As a family, they enjoy games, riding motorcycles, and the outdoors.