Our Journey of Faith
New Life United Pentecostal Church began with a humble step of faith on April 7, 1974. Founded by Rev. Philip Swinford as Westside United Pentecostal Church, our first services were held in a rented “wash-a-tier” on Cedar Lane. As the congregation grew, the men of the church built, remodeled, and expanded the facility to make room for what God was doing. Rev. Swinford faithfully pastored the flock for 36 years until his retirement in 2010.
On August 1, 2010, the church entered a new chapter, electing Rev. Jimmy Kelley as pastor. Under Pastor Kelley’s leadership, New Life experienced a powerful season of revival and continued growth.
After 42 blessed years at our original home, the growth required a move. On June 5, 2016, we celebrated our very first service at our current beautiful campus at 4347 Metro Hwy 41A in Normandy, TN.
Today, we look back with deep gratitude for our rich heritage, and we look forward with anticipation to a bright future. God’s blessings remain abundant, His grace is sufficient, and the best is yet to come!embers elected Rev. Jimmy Kelley to assume the pastorate. The first service for Pastor Kelley was August 1, 2010. Since this time, New Life has been in revival with many lives coming to Christ. The growth led to New Life selling its home of 42 years and moving to our current location on 41A Highway.
On June 5, 2016, New Life held its first service on the new campus and God has continued to bless. We have a wonderful children’s ministry called LEGO church and a great youth ministry called Launch Student Ministries. In addition to these, New Life has a wide variety of ministries to connect believers to Jesus Christ.
With God leading the way, the future of New Life continues to be bright. God’s blessings are abundant and His grace still sufficient to save. We give God praise for our rich heritage and praise for a promised future!!