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The vision behind groups at New Life

Our mission at New Life is to cultivate a community that enjoys God and transforms the world through the Gospel. Our hope is that each group at New Life fulfills that mission by:

  • Cultivate a Community
    • Each group should have a sense of fellowship and enjoyment of one another. Group members should enjoy one another.
  • Enjoys God
    • Each group should enjoy God and grow in Christ-likeness. Groups should have an element of spiritual formation where they grow together as disciples.
  • Transforms the World
    • Each group should be missional. They aren't solely inward-focused, but are inclusive to outsiders. They also give back in service to others and the community.

By accomplishing the three purposes of a group, they are part of fulfilling the mission at New Life.


Connection Opportunities


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Meet the Adult Ministry Team

Connections Pastor

Dustin DeJong

Adult Ministry Associate

Stacy MacLaren

Outreach Associate

Maureen Albert

Adult Ministry Associate

Vanessa Peterson

Connections Pastor

Dustin DeJong

Dustin is an Arizona native who grew up on a dairy farm in Maricopa. He and Lori have three kids: Peyton, Colby, and Jeremiah. He studied ministry at Hope International University and Grand Canyon University before pursuing a Master of Divinity from Gateway Seminary. He has pastored all over the state of Arizona (Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff) and has spent time in youth, children’s, adults, small groups, leadership development, and tech ministries. He loves to explore Tucson and beyond with his wife as they take in the best food and drink offerings (especially breakfast and coffee).

Adult Ministry Associate

Stacy MacLaren

Outreach Associate

Maureen Albert

Adult Ministry Associate

Vanessa Peterson