ABOUT US
OUR STORY
New Life Community was born from a burden—a holy burden to bring the life-changing power of Jesus Christ to those who are hurting, addicted, and broken, but who may never walk through the doors of a yearlong residential recovery program.
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For over 60 years, Teen Challenge of Southern California has seen countless lives radically transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit. But we knew there were still so many more—mothers and fathers, sons and daughters—who desperately needed hope and healing, yet couldn’t leave their jobs, families, or communities behind for a full year.
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That burden weighed heavy on the heart of our Executive Director, Pastor Ron Brown. He longed to take the same anointing that God has poured out on Teen Challenge—the same Gospel-centered, Spirit-led ministry of freedom—and bring it into churches, living rooms, and small groups across the nation.
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That dream became New Life Community.
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This is more than a program—it’s a movement. A Spirit-led, Gospel-rooted discipleship journey for those who are ready to walk out of hopelessness and into the new life Jesus offers. Through weekly gatherings, authentic community, powerful testimonies, and biblical teaching, New Life Community helps people find freedom from addiction, shame, trauma, and spiritual bondage.
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But it doesn’t stop there. Every person who receives healing is encouraged to pour it back out—to walk alongside others still struggling, to serve in their local churches, to become givers of hope.
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New Life Community is where transformation begins—and continues through you.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND STRUCTURE
New Life Community is a flexible, ongoing discipleship journey built around 9 transformative chapters—each one designed to help people break free from addiction, heal from deep wounds, and experience the life-changing power of Jesus. Every chapter is Christ-centered, Gospel-driven, and intentionally crafted to lead participants into lasting freedom. Churches and ministries are encouraged to run New Life Community year-round, with the flexibility for new participants to join at any point on their journey.
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Each chapter is infused with the truth of God's Word, powerful real-life testimonies from Teen Challenge alumni, and personal reflection questions that stir faith for breakthrough. Group discussions and weekly scripture meditations become sacred spaces where transformation takes root, and connection to God and community is restored. At the heart of it all is this unshakable truth: only a life-long relationship with Christ brings true and lasting freedom—and that’s exactly what this journey is all about.
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Group Format & Core Elements:
Every New Life Community gathering may look different depending on the setting, but we recommend the following core components be present in every session:
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Prayer – Begin and end each gathering with prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to lead.
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Praise & Worship – Create an atmosphere of surrender and reverence with simple, heartfelt worship.
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Evangelistic Message & Salvation Invitation – Present the Gospel clearly and offer an opportunity to receive Christ.
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Group Discussions – Separate men’s and women’s group time creates safe spaces for deeper sharing and connection.