About Us
Welcome to the
New Life Fellowship
Assembly of God Church
in Dayton & Riverside
About New Life Fellowship Church
Our church history
After first starting as an independent Pentecostal church back in 1959, we joined the Assemblies of God in 1964. Nearly 10 years later, in 1973, we moved to our current location in Dayton on 999 Spinning Road, where we have been since.
We took on the name New Life Fellowship Church a few years ago, as we believe it perfectly embodies the beliefs we hold close to us in our new life with the Lord.
About our church staff
Pastor Timothy Hume and his wife Cindy joined us on June 1, 1988. Pastor Tim used to work as the Associate Pastor from 1978–1984 with a focus on Youth Ministries. In 1974, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Southeastern University. He then went on to attend the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in 1975. Pastor Tim was ordained with the General Council of the Assemblies of God in 1976 and is currently working on further education.
Cindy Hume graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1978 and possesses a Master’s degree from Wright State University, from which she also earned her principleship. She was the first teacher at East Dayton Christian School, and has also served as a supervisor and principal. Currently, she leads the growth of the school as students transition into high school, and also works as a co-administrator. At church, Cindy leads the music department as the Praise and Worship leader.
What we believe
All Assemblies of God churches adhere to what is known as the 16 tenets. The list below is derived from the official Statement of Fundamental truths, which comes directly from the inspired Word of God, not from man. The list is included below for your convenience.
1.WE BELIEVE…
The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
2. WE BELIEVE…
There is only One True God revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
3. WE BELIEVE…
In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God’s son, Jesus was both human and divine.
4.WE BELIEVE…
though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin—ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
5.
WE BELIEVE…
Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through “Salvation”—trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
6. WE BELIEVE…
and practice two ordinances: (1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord’s Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation.
7. WE BELIEVE…
the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
8. WE BELIEVE…
The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is “Speaking in Tongues,” as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
9. WE BELIEVE…
Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
10. WE BELIEVE…
The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe “the Church” is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God’s offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
11. WE BELIEVE…
A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, and to build up or edify the body of believers—the Church.
12. WE BELIEVE…
Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ’s atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins). [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
13. WE BELIEVE…
in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time, all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever. [1 of 4 cardinal doctrines of the AG]
14. WE BELIEVE…
in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace.
15. WE BELIEVE…
A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.
16. WE BELIEVE…
and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there, forever following His millennial reign on Earth. “And so shall we forever be with the Lord!”
